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Stoeger Industries: Profiling the Quality and Affordability of a Gunmaker

The Stoeger Industries catalog is deeper and more diverse than you might think. Stoeger is known for its rugged, reliable, and affordable break action and semi-auto shotguns for hunting and defense, but many think Stoeger Industries is a European gun company. Considering it is currently owned by an Italian gunmaker and that it got its start working with companies in Germany importing […]
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Most Expensive Rifle Scopes We Could Find

If you have money to spend, these top-of-the-line scopes will help. The adage used to be that in order to create a quality long range rifle setup, you should spend at least twice what you spent on the rifle on the rifle scope. Things have changed a lot in the past 20 years when it […]
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Tracer Ammunition: What It Is, and Where to Find It

Tracer ammo is an important tool on the battlefield, and a lot of fun at the range (in proper and safe conditions, of course). What is tracer ammunition? It’s a fairly simple concept. Tracer bullets are projectiles with a small pyrotechnic charge affixed to their base. When a round is fired, that pyrotechnic composition is ignited by the burning propellant in the cartridge case, and […]
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Marlin 336: A Full Rundown of the Popular Lever-Action

The Marlin 336 is a staple among lever-action guns. First introduced in 1948 by Marlin Firearms, the Marlin 336 is one of the most popular lever-action rifles ever. The Model 336 is in such widespread use for good reason: it’s a reasonably priced, powerful, accurate, reliable, easy-to-use, utilitarian rifle. Indeed, the Marlin Model 336 ranks up there with […]
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Remington 870: Everything to Know About America’s Most Popular Shotgun

The Remington 870 is an American Classic. In the world of shotguns, few are as popular as the Remington 870 pump-action shotgun. It makes perfect sense too. This firearm is easily one of the most versatile firearms ever made. First manufactured in 1950, the 870 can be used to hunt everything from squirrels to deer. […]
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6 Best Semi-Automatic .380 Handguns for Less Than $500

Browse the web for a short time, and you’ll find scores of quality .380 handguns available for under $400. But which ones are the best for self-defense and more? The group of .380-caliber handguns have long been a favorite choice concealed carry license holders. The .380 is large enough to stop an attacker in self-defense […]
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Glock 48: The Slimmer, More Concealable G19 Alternative

The Glock G48 is an interesting CCW 9mm pistol. Love them or hate them, Glock handguns are here to stay. One of the more interesting new Glocks to come out of the factory in recent years is the Glock 48. Meant to be a carry pistol, this firearm has many similarities to the ever-popular Glock […]
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Guns.com Wants to Remind You It’s Gonna Be a “Hot Gun” Summer

The season is heating up, and so are the deals from Guns.com including free shipping on firearms all summer long! You’ve heard about Guns.com by now, and probably pay a visit whenever you’re in the market for a new gun or checking the availability of ammo. They’re a one-stop shop for all things firearms, and […]
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Combination Guns: What Are They, and Which Are the Best?

Combo guns make for versatile hunting or survival firearms. The logic behind a combination gun is simple: it allows a hunter, who is hunting for food, to be able to take a wide array of game that he might encounter in the field with the appropriate ammo from the same gun. They look like a double barrel shotgun, but […]
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Glock 26: Everything to Know About the Ultra-Concealable ‘Baby Glock’

The Glock 26 is a great firearm for self-defense. In the world of concealed carry, the size and weight of your firearm are going to make a big difference in how comfortable you are keeping a firearm on your person all day. The smaller and lighter the gun, the better. It is why firearms like […]
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