Where Are You On the Shotgun Utility Curve?
I’m going to steal an idea from Caleb Giddings. He’s described something he calls the Revolver Utility Curve. I’ve also
The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol…In 20 Gauge
Don’t grab one expecting the absolute lightest recoil, but because you want a lightweight, easy-to-maneuver, ultra-reliable shotgun.
The Taurus Spectrum: Surprisingly Average
“Holy crap, it doesn’t suck!” That was my impression after putting 200 rounds through my little Taurus Spectrum. Okay, more
Why Are Modern Guns So Boring?
“It’s all so boring.” That’s been my general attitude about the gun world for some time now. There aren’t a
The Clerke First .22 Revolver – First and Worst
I’m not really disappointed, mainly because my expectations were so low to begin with.
The Beretta M1935: A Classic .32 Caliber Pistol
A lot of these old Berettas are an affordable way to get into surplus guns.
Mossberg 464 SPX – The First Tactical Lever Gun
I remember two things about the 464 SPX from back in 2012. The first was ridicule. People reacted with disgust. It was seen as sacrilege in the lever-action world.
Reach For the SKYY – The Rise and Fall of SCCY
The good news is that there are still so many SCCYs out there that it will be quite some time before they disappear…if ever.
DA/SA FTW: The Bulgarian Arcus 98DA 9mm Pistol
I realized after shooting the Arcus 98DA that my knowledge of Bulgaria was limited to its existence. Somewhere in eastern
The Stevens 520 Shotgun: An Underrated Gem
One of the many reasons I love the early history of shotguns is how creative companies were forced to be.