Are you looking for increased accuracy, muzzle control and quick target acquisition with your favorite rifle? Modifications to the stock could make a big difference. Venturing to Africa for a mix of dangerous and plains game, I had the good fortune to use several rifles that had been modified for fit, feel …

I’ve had numerous requests for this comparison, pitting a pair of medium velocity deer cartridges against one another. Here we have a couple of specialized newbies, undeniably designed to fill a role in the Midwestern states and areas which implement strict rules regarding the use of centerfire rifle cartridges. Some …

The Bible among disciples of the shotgun—the “NRA Firearms Fact Book”—defines choke as: “Muzzle constriction of the bore of a shotgun or tube that influences shot-pattern density and dispersion.” In other words, a shotgun choke is like a water hose: By manipulating the nozzle, you can choose a narrow, powerful …

One of the problems inherent in both being involved with the world of firearms for a long enough time and/or reaching a certain age is you realize you remember a “Before Times” that not everyone around you is able to recall. For instance, over the last several years I’ve seen …

The evolution of rifle stocks and pistol grips, from wood to modern polymers, has played a pivotal role in shaping human history, from their early emergence as tools for hunting and protection to their modern significance in sport, defense, military and law enforcement. Over the centuries, the materials and designs …

The evolution of rifle stocks and pistol grips, from wood to modern polymers, has played a pivotal role in shaping human history, from their early emergence as tools for hunting and protection to their modern significance in sport, defense, military and law enforcement. Over the centuries, the materials and designs …

I have to confess that I never understood America’s love for the wheelgun. I mean, sure, it was state of the art for, say, 1885 and continued to be relevant through the first part of the 20th century, but when semi-automatic pistols started showing up and getting more and more …

Ergo Grips is bringing back two classic AR-15 aftermarket pistol grips, the Ergo Extreme Texture Rigid Grip and the Ergo Fox Bat AR Grip. The Ergo Extreme Texture Rigid Grip is a throwback to the heyday of the Mk. 12 SPR (Special Purpose Receiver) which was oftentimes outfitted with these grips. …

In this episode of “Gun Of The Week,” we’re on the range with Ruger’s Small-Frame Autoloading Rifle or SFAR. This is an AR-15-size rifle chambered for the short-action .308 Winchester, and that means Ruger’s packed a lot of power into a pretty small package. Credit where credit’s due, Ruger’s not …

For more than three decades now, Hi-Point Firearms has endeared itself to the shooting sports community by offering reliable, American-made pistols and pistol-caliber carbines at bargain basement prices. They’ve also had a good sense of humor about embracing the sometimes harsh critiques of their products for being relatively heavy, clunky or less …