Recoil and blowback-operated pistols are reliable enough and most of their parts will last for a long time. Plus, since most popular handgun cartridges are fairly low pressure, all things considered y … read more

The M9 bayonet is one of those designs that you either love or you hate. But, as vocal as the negative reception may have been, it’s a design that won’t die. And, for every one that doesn& … read more

Military surplus guns can represent incredible value, as can any military surplus, or milsurp, as it is commonly, colloquially called.  Yet, there are risks associated with purchasing used firear … read more

Browning Hi-Power handguns are no longer in production (though they are still in service in some areas) and though these handguns may be older than you think (developed in the early half of the last c … read more

If you have a Springfield 1911 original in your collection, the good news is that you have one of the most coveted handguns ever made. The bad news is that it’s probably fairly old (many Springf … read more