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Here’s Why a Hoppe’s Cleaning Kit Is Worth It(Post)
No other gun cleaning kit has as much brand equity and recognition as Hoppe’s perhaps made most famous by the famous Hoppe’s no. 9 gun bore cleaner. A Hoppe’s cleaning kit is an investment in the he
Why the Market for M14 Parts Was - and Remains - Strong(Post)The M14 is a classic battle rifle that has been in service, in some form or other, since 1959. Developed and issued to replace the M1 Garand as the standard issue service rifle for many American tro
Restore Your Beloved Browning with Our Browning Parts(Post)John Moses Browning was one of the most influential minds in the entire history of firearms development. Some would tell you plainly that J. M. Browning was the most influential mind in the history
Magazine, En Bloc, and Stripper Clip: Class Is in Session(Post)Not to condescend, but there are far too many people that confound the words “magazine” and “clip.” When you add in the subtle nuance that there are not just distinctions between magazines and clips b
What to Inspect on Surplus Firearms: a Quick Guide(Post)Hunting for milsurp, specifically surplus firearms, can expose you to a treasure trove of possibilities and rare finds, sometimes at amazingly low prices.Moreover, looking for surplus firearms is the
Kydex vs. Leather Holsters: Advantages and Disadvantages(Post)Recently we published an article on why leather holsters are great - and they are. But there are other options out there, specifically thermoplastic holsters and Kydex holsters. For the purpose of thi
6 Things You Probably Didn’t (but Should) Know About Cleaning a Gun (Post)Got your gun cleaning kit ready to go? Good. You know what to do. Or do you? Many gun owners around the country probably cling to myths of gun cleaning that are way off base - or just don’t know enoug
About M1 Carbine Variants (Post)Even before the outbreak of World War II, it was determined that the M1 Garand rifle was too heavy for some soldiers to practically carry, especially those in support roles. It could weigh more than 1
Interesting Facts about Bayonets (Post)Among the many military collectibles and reproductions we sell here are bayonets, including replicas of historically significant models, like Enfield spike bayonets, original M1 bayonets, and even mod
Springfield 1911 Originals: The Parts That Wear Out First(Post)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 Springfield 1
Keep Your Eye on These 3 Pistol Parts(Post)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
Need a 1911 Parts Kit?(Post)What could be a more iconic handgun than the M1911, or the many models of 1911 that came after the original? It is perhaps the most duplicated platform in the history of firearms manufacturing and m
Rifle Magazines and Clips: Types and What They Do(Post)All repeating and autoloading arms, except revolvers, feed from some sort of magazine, be it fixed or removable.And, all rifle magazines hold cartridges and feed them into the rifle’s action. But, not
Buying vs. Building a 1911 from a Gun Parts Kit(Post)It is estimated that some 2.7 million Colt M1911 pistols have been produced since the model was introduced more than 100 years ago, and that more than 4 million licensed copies have also been made.Thi
Unpacking the Term M1 Bayonet(Post)The United States Army has used a peculiar nomenclature using the letter “M” for issued equipment such as knives, helmets, ordnance, and weapons.This can lead to a bit of confusion, as the term “M1” i