Magazine Catch

October 01, 2013

There have been many changes and improvement on semi-auto handguns over the years, especially on European handguns.

First Nine

September 27, 2013

The 9 mm was create in Germany, and came over to America around the middle half of the 20th century. It created a neat little battle between manufacturers that became dubbed “The Wondernine War.”

Gun Quotes Revisited

September 24, 2013

Continuing his interesting look into quotes about firearms and their use, Wiley shares a gold nugget from the father of the Modern Gun Technique.

Holster Wear

September 17, 2013

Holster wear is the universal term used to describe rounded edges and removed bluing from handguns. However, quite often it’s actually something else that wore down the gun.

1911 Accuracy

September 11, 2013

John Moses Browning’s iconic handgun has been continuously improved during its more than 100 years of use, and its accuracy just keeps getting better.

JHP Workings

September 05, 2013

Most people carry hollow points in their self-defense handgun, but few truly understand how these bullets work or why they’re better. Wiley explains.

Gun Quotes

August 26, 2013

There are many interesting quotes on the use of firearms. Some are known, while others are anonymous.

Terminology: Trigger Shoe

August 14, 2013

There are many gadgets designed to help shooters, especially bullseye shooters, but many of these excellent tools are counterproductive, or even down-right dangerous, on a self-defense gun.

Smith & Wesson Standouts

August 12, 2013

Since its beginnings, Smith & Wesson have made many types of revolvers. Several have stood out, with variations ending the careers of others.

An Ammunition First

August 06, 2013

For the first time in its history, Winchester has combine two different calibers into one box to satisfy the need a particular type of revolver.