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The 22 LR cartridge is the most common and most popular round in production today. It is no mystery why that is the case. It is a simple, low-cost, and low-recoil cartridge with countless uses. Because it has such low recoil, the 22 LR is the perfect cartridge for beginners to learn on. It is also an excellent choice for small game hunting and varmint control. 22 LR is an unbeatable choice for hours of plinking fun on the range that does not cost an arm and a leg. As such a versatile round, it is worth considering a variety of rifles to accommodate the 22 LR’s variety of uses. Beretta ARX 160 Browning 22 Semi-Auto (SA 22) Before the discussion of specifics, it is worth pointing out that Browning rifles of any caliber can be trusted for excellence, as can any firearm carrying the Browning name. Specifically, the Browning 22 Semi-Auto, or Browning SA 22, is a beautiful and functional rifle. The Browning SA 22 is famously accurate and high quality. It is richly blued walnut

Dove season typically lasts most or all of September, depending on the state, and whether you are preparing for the season or have not been able to get out yet, here are ways you can make sure your doves are in a row when it comes time to go hunting.  Beretta A400 Practice, Practice, Practice One of the best tips possible is to practice as much as you can before going hunting. Grab your Beretta A300 and head to the trap or skeet range, or an outdoor range where a buddy can throw clays. Use the same shotshells you intend on hunting with, so you can refamiliarize yourself with recoil, pattern, and the feel of the gun. In general, for doves, size 7 ½ and 8 are perfect for fast-moving birds such as mourning doves. Practice shooting both standing and sitting on a stool, as you might find yourself doing both out in the field. More practice means you will be better able to get doves, packing your cooler and hitting your limit. Know Your State’s Laws Speaking of limits, it is crucial yo

The 9mm did not become the most popular centerfire handgun caliber that exists by accident. It is an extremely versatile cartridge. It offers admirable ballistic performance without being overpowered. Its popularity means that it is available in a great variety of different loadings, grains, and bullet types than many other rounds. That same popularity also contributes to 9mm ammo’s wide availability and low price compared to a lot of other cartridges. Despite that versatility, the 9mm is still widely associated solely with semi-automatic pistols. The cartridge works well with that platform, of course. However, next time you are in the market for a revolver or an AR 15 for sale , consider looking for one chambered in 9mm. 9mm Revolver The 9mm Revolver The revolver is not a firearms platform most people associate with the 9mm. The question is—why not? The classic revolver calibers are 38 Special and 357 Magnum. Both are certainly respectable calibers, but 9mm certainly hold

Until one reaches the Arctic Circle and polar bear country, there is no animal threat on the North American continent as formidable as the grizzly bear. These dangerous northern animals have thick hides, sharp teeth, and powerful claws, although they generally avoid human beings whenever possible. However, if you adventure outdoors from northern Montana to Alaska, an aggressive, charging grizzly bear is absolutely the last situation you want to face unprepared. Carrying a firearm chambered with the right caliber of cartridge in grizzly bear country can make all the difference.  458 SOCOM 458 SOCOM The 458 SOCOM was designed to be one of the largest caliber cartridges compatible with the AR15. In addition to its great size, it also boasts impressive velocity. While the 458 SOCOM was designed to be NATO magazine-compatible, its size makes double-stacking impossible. As such, a standard 20-round NATO magazine can accommodate seven single-stacked 458 SOCOM cartridges, while a 30-round N

For most of the time they have existed, silencers have not been particularly popular with the average gun owner. Many people were not, or are not, even aware that silencers are legal. That, and their expense when first introduced, has made their ownership by regular gun owners a historical rarity. That is changing. Silencer sales are booming, with more sold every year. And whether it is a Kel-Tec CP33 in 22 LR, an HK P30L in 9mm, or even a Colt 1911 in 45 ACP, there are some fantastic handgun hosts out there to complement them.  Kahr PM9 Why Silencers Make Sense The most obvious benefit of silencers is, of course, their suppression of the sound of gunshots. While pop culture has associated that benefit with mobsters, tuxedo-wearing super-spies, and commandos in night-vision goggles, it is no less beneficial for the average gun owner. Advances in sound-suppression technology render some silenced firearms quiet enough to reduce potential hearing damage, although it is usually best to

If you are on the hunt for out-of-production or antique firearms, you need to know where to find older guns online . Then, you need to find the best quality and evaluate the condition it is in. Before committing and buying the firearm, however, it can help to compare prices, especially with antiques. Here is what you need to know about finding and buying out-of-production and antique firearms.  Guns For Sale Where to Find Older Firearms Finding older firearms, whether they are older models or antiques, can be a challenge if you do not know where to look. Your best bet is not likely the local pawn shop, but rather finding guns for sale online, such as with GunBroker.com. The older and rarer the firearm, the more likely that its owner will want to auction it to a wide pool of buyers. While you might get lucky in a pawn shop, going to an auction website is a safer bet. Check back often as firearms being sold change constantly, as users post new auctions. There are also larger auctions

There is something undeniably classy about antique and vintage pistols. Whether it is nostalgia, or the incredible history that so many of them represent, or just the timeless elegance of their design, antique guns can be something special. While the trade in antique and vintage guns for collections is certainly common, they are less often considered as functional firearms for everyday carry. However, so many of these guns became classics because of how well made they are. There is no reason an antique or vintage piece that is kept in good repair can not be employed as a reliable carry gun. Guns Radom Vis Model 35 The two primary draws of a classic pistol as an everyday carry are the unimpeachable quality of their manufacture and how exceptionally cool they look. Poland’s Radom Vis Model 35 9mm has both of those in spades. Inspired by the legendary pistols of John Moses Browning, the Radom Vis 35 looks a bit like the combination of a Browning Hi-Power and a Colt 1911. Its quality an

When it is time to head out to the range, especially one on open Bureau of Land Management land, there are some important items you want to carry. Many of these hold true for going to an indoor range or a range with a clubhouse or officer, but if it is an unattended range or open land, there are a few additional essentials you will need. Grab your FNX 45 and get ready for a fun day of shooting.  Glock 27 Gen 4 Ammo for All of Your Firearms First, other than bringing your guns, you need ammo for all of your guns. Whether you bring boxes that you just bought or have ammo cans full of ammo, be sure you have something to shoot. If you are bringing a Glock 21 Gen 4 , be sure you bring 45 ACP. Bringing an ammo can of 9mm will not matter if you do not have a gun in that caliber. Bring more ammo than you intend on shooting, just in case you decide to shoot more. Doing target drills can eat up a lot of ammo, after all. Loaded Magazines Once you have all of your ammo ready, it is a good i

The efficacy and value of bottlenecked cartridges have been recognized for well over a century. “Necking down” a cartridge case to accommodate a bullet of a smaller caliber allows for more volume and, therefore, more propellant. The result is a smaller caliber bullet with substantially improved velocity, range, and accuracy at a distance. The significant performance benefit conferred is responsible for the majority of popular rifle cartridges being bottlenecked. For whatever reason, the same has not been the case for most handgun cartridges, with some notable exceptions like the FN Five seveN . Next time you consider a handgun, keep those high-performance bottlenecked calibers in mind. FN Herstal 762x25mm Tokarev For decades, a bottlenecked pistol cartridge was actually the standard for just about half the planet. The militaries of the Soviet Union and their satellite states and the Chinese carried pistols chambered for the high-power 762x25mm Tokarev cartridge. The most common of th

In many ways, finding the pistol that is right for you to carry is like trying to decide on a new vehicle. In both cases, people you ask for advice on the subject will have their own opinions, preferences, and brand loyalties about which they are often passionate. However, even the highest-quality compact sedan is the wrong vehicle for someone who needs a full-sized pickup truck. While someone would be right in insisting that a Glock is a reliable pistol, maybe the CZ 75 is what you really need. Finding your perfect carry pistol should be like car shopping—do the research and try a few out until one of them feels right. Colt 1911 Choosing Concealed Carry or Open Carry Before making any decisions, be sure you are familiar with the carry laws in your state. Those laws can vary considerably depending on where you are. The next consideration is whether you plan on concealed carry or open carry. Both for the sake of comfort and to avoid awkward gun bulges in clothes, smaller, slimmer, an

Getting into a centerfire AR 15 or another sporting rifle can often be a significant investment. That is why it is never a bad idea to be sure you like what you are shooting before you take the leap. Consider the option to buy guns online that are rimfire clones of popular sporting rifles and carbines first. It is an effective, and usually inexpensive, way to try out and train on a sporting rifle before leveling up to a centerfire model. The fact that they are a source of endless plinking fun does not hurt either. Beretta ARX 160 Walther HK MP5 A5 Based on the HK MP5 The Heckler & Koch (H&K) MP5 is widely regarded as one of, if not the most popular and reliable submachine guns (SMGs) in the world. The Walther HK MP5 A5 is the only genuine HK-approved tactical rimfire replica of the famous SMG. Predictably, a firearm based on one of the world’s most respected firearms with the names Walther and H&K attached is fantastically made and a whole lot of fun to shoot. Berett

Whether you are new to shotguns and looking to practice or want something to hone your skill when it is not hunting season, clay shooting can be fun and practical. Clay shooting, typically divided into skeet, trap, and sporting clay categories, can help you become a better hunter, or a fun, competitive pastime. Grab your Beretta A300 and get ready for the beginner’s guide to clay shooting.  Beretta A300 The Equipment You Will Need Obviously, you will need a shotgun, but more on that in a moment. What you need are clay pigeons, which are 4-inch-wide clay discs, not unlike small frisbees. If you are at a trap club, you can buy these already in the traps, which are the machines that launch the clays. If you are out at an open range, you can bring a box of clays and a hand thrower, with a second person throwing for you as you shoot. Pump Action vs. Semi-Automatic vs. Over Under The two most common shotgun types used for clay shooting are pump-action and semi-automatic. Generally, pu

No one would argue that firearms like AR 15 or Glock pistols are reliable, trustworthy weapons. That is exactly what accounts for their popularity. However, sometimes it is worthwhile to consider some of the less common guns available out there. If you are a collector and love acquiring unique items, or you are interested in trying out some guns that feel very different on the range, check out these distinctive options. 9mm Revolver P30 Grendel and Kel-Tec PMR 30 The founder of Kel-Tec, George Kellgren, is known in the firearms industry for producing innovative guns that are surprisingly affordable for their level of quality. Before he founded Kel-Tec, Kellgren ran Grendel Inc., which produced the Grendel P30 pistol chambered in the impressive 22 WMR (aka 22 Magnum). The Grendel P30 became a cult hit for gun enthusiasts for its unique, almost futuristic look and the fact that it sported a 30-round magazine. At Kel-Tec, the concept, and magazine capacity, was carried over to the light

For those who are interested in the AR 15, but not all that familiar, there are a few things to keep in mind. The AR 15 consists of a lower and an upper receiver. The lower receiver includes the trigger, stock, and some of the firing mechanisms. What makes the AR 15 special is that a full upper receiver of any compatible caliber can be mated to the lower receiver. So with one rifle, the upper receiver and magazine can be swapped out to fire a variety of cartridge calibers. That means you can go from shooting modest 22 LR cartridges from your AR 15 to shooting massive 458 SOCOM or 50 Beowulf cartridges. The following are a selection of calibers and associated upper receivers that you should consider if you own or wish to buy an AR 15. 458 SOCOM 556 NATO The original parent cartridges for the AR 15 are the 556 NATO military cartridge and its sibling civilian cartridge, the 223 Remington. You can shoot the 223 Remington with a 556 NATO receiver, but the reverse is not recommended. The