The 1911 is a fossil, not in the sense that it is dated but in the sense that it will never die. One of the most successful handgun platforms of all time, and by far one of the most influential, it ha … read more

You may be familiar with the M14 rifle. It’s the rifle everyone loves to hate, including the soldiers that carried it. From a laughably short service history to a laundry list of ergonomic and mechani … read more

There comes a time in the life of everyone building an AR-15 rifle (or some other similar black rifle) that he or she must decide on what sort of BCG coating to use.The BCG, or bolt carrier group, is, … read more

What rifle is more universally beloved by historians and shooters alike than the M1 Garand? It has been called the greatest battle implement ever devised, has been revered for its reliability, accurac … read more

New guns can be downright expensive, especially for a collector. However, when it comes to getting the most bang for your buck, used guns, specifically military surplus firearms (sometimes referred to … read more