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9 Things About the CZ P-10 That Made It the Pistol Competitive Shooters Say Finally Beat Glock at Its Own Game
A look at the design choices and shooting characteristics that helped the CZ P-10 earn a reputation as a striker-fired pistol that could challenge Glock in competition-minded circles.
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8 Things About the Bond Arms Derringer That Made It the Backup Gun Serious Concealed Carriers Swear By
A closer look at the compact design choices and practical traits that helped Bond Arms derringers earn a loyal following among serious concealed carriers.
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Why So Many Different AR-15 Brands on the Shelf Might Actually Be the Exact Same Rifle Underneath
Walk into any gun shop and the wall of AR-15s can look like a dozen different choices. In reality, many are built from the same supplier network, the same forgings, and sometimes even the same contract manufacturing pipeline.
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9 Things About the Beretta 92X That Longtime 92 Owners Say Finally Modernized a Design That Refused to Change
A look at the updates on the Beretta 92X that many longtime 92 fans see as the clearest modernization of Beretta’s classic full-size pistol.
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Why Chinese-Made Firearms Were Once Sold Openly in American Gun Stores Before a Federal Ban Shut It Down
For years, Chinese rifles and pistols were ordinary inventory in U.S. gun shops, not black market curiosities. They got in through a mix of trade policy, import law, low prices, and regulatory loopholes until a 1994 federal embargo ended the business.
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Do Crossbows Belong in Archery Season?
Crossbows sit at the center of one of hunting’s longest-running arguments. The answer depends on fairness, access, tradition, state law, and what hunters believe archery season is supposed to protect.
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7 Reasons the Sig P238 Quietly Became the Gateway Gun for Concealed Carriers Who Grew Up on 1911s
A look at why the compact Sig P238 has become a natural concealed-carry choice for shooters who already love the feel and logic of the 1911 platform.
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9 Things About Gas Piston AR-15s That POF-USA Says Solve Problems Direct Impingement Rifles Still Have
A 10-slide gallery exploring the advantages POF-USA says gas piston AR-15s offer over traditional direct impingement rifles.
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9 Things About the Steyr AUG That Made It One of the Most Recognizable Rifles Americans Rarely Actually Own
A 10-slide gallery exploring the design, pop-culture fame, and market realities that made the Steyr AUG instantly recognizable in America, even if few people actually own one.
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9 Things About the Chiappa Rhino That Made It the Revolver That Breaks Every Rule About How a Cylinder Should Work
A 10-slide look at the unusual design choices that turned the Chiappa Rhino into one of the most unconventional revolvers in modern firearms history.
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5 Custom 1911 Makers Whose Waitlists Are Longer Than Most Luxury Car Dealerships
A look at five elite custom 1911 makers known for handcrafted pistols, devoted followings, and famously long order books.
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7 Reaons the FN Five-SeveN Divides Shooters Between Genius Engineering and Overpriced Novelty
A balanced look at why the FN Five-SeveN inspires admiration from some shooters and eye rolls from others.