Gunstocks: Surface Treatments When it comes to guns, beauty is more than skin-deep … but it does start there. Jacob Albright Kentucky Rifle ft. carved wooden stock, courtesy NRA Museums Most firearm stocks have some form of surface treatment intended to improve the shooter’s grip in specific areas, such as the wrist, pistol grip or…

First, let’s make sure we’re asking the right question! Fastest Gun in the World? What is the world’s fastest gun? Right now, you may be looking at the photo above and wondering if we could possibly be claiming that the world’s fastest gun is a Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army. We aren’t, but that’s because “what is…

Shotgun Basics: 3 Types of Shotshells (& Why It Matters) Selecting the appropriate shotshell for your intended use is critical for both efficacy and safety. Shotguns are justly famous for their versatility, and they owe a large part of their adaptability to the variety of shotgun ammunition available. The three most common types available in…

CMMG Mk4 Banshee .22 LR Pistol Build CMMG, Inc. is a manufacturer that strives for constant innovation and unique product designs that stand out in the crowded AR-platform marketplace. A few years ago, I had an opportunity to work with the company’s factory-assembled Banshee .22 LR pistol. Now the company has recently given the platform a makeover,…

Within the realm of optics, few names are as trusted as Trijicon. After all, the company’s U.S.-made products have been field-proven by U.S. armed forces and law-enforcement personnel—along with civilian devotees, who top their trusted firearms with Trijicon-branded units for self-defense, competition and hunting. Of the company’s diverse lineup, though, the standout remains the compact, self-illuminating Advanced…