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There are a wealth of reliable, effective, and elegant handguns out there that can prove a trustworthy choice as a concealable carrypistol. There is no denying that newer models like the HK P30L and Walther PPQ are beautifully designed handguns and an admirable carry option, concealed or not. But when there are firearms from several decades, or even over a century ago, that still rate as top-notch carry options, they are worth considering. HK P30L Antique Concealed Carry 1903/1907 Colt Pocket Hammerless 1903/1907 Colt Pocket Hammerless pistols were trusted by personages as disparate as John Dillinger, who ended his days with one in his pocket, and Gen. George S. Patton. This slim, reliable art deco beauty retains Browning’s genius designlegacy and remains a legend for good reason. Remington 51 Speaking of Gen. George S. Patton and history’s most ingenious gun engineers named John, Patton favored the Remington 51, the masterpiece designed by John Pederson, as a personal carry sidearm.

So, you have decided that it is high time to buy a new firearm. There comes a time in every gun enthusiast’s life where they must be a little pickier with which guns they purchase. When you have one firearm for every category (rifle, handgun, shotgun, etc.), you start searching for more niche items to scratch the itch. That being said, there is nothing worse than purchasing a firearm just to have buyer’s remorse. So, if you think you have your dream gun in your sights, ask yourself these three questions before pulling the trigger on that purchase. Guns For Sale Are You Settling for Something You Only Kind of Want? You should not ever go into a gun purchase with the thought that you can just sell it later. While sites such as GunBroker.com, for example, have made it incredibly easy to sell a gun online, unless you are a licensed FFL, you should not be in the business of flipping guns. Instead, purchase guns that you will genuinely enjoy shooting and owning for years to come. So, if yo

If you are planning to sell a firearm soon, you likely not only want to sell it quickly but also at a fair price. Whether you are using the money to fund your dream gun purchase or other reasons, there is more to getting the best sale price for your guns than simply posting them and sitting back. If you want to get the absolute best value for your item, try these three things. Guns Post Clear Pictures and Optimize Your Description Before setting the price on your online listing, take the time to make your gun look as sellable as possible. While many buyers will pull the trigger on an item simply because it is the specific model they are looking for, more information could help bump the sale price up. If you take clear pictures of your gun showcasing its condition and fill your product description with specs and unique details, you can make your listing more enticing. Do not forget to add keywords to your listing as well and fill out any platform-specific details to help give your li

In 1980, Austrian Gaston Glock, who made blades and knives for the Austrian army, overheard two army colonels speaking of a competition to earn a contract for the next army handgun. Glock had no experience with making handguns and had only served in WWII for a couple of days. This lack of knowledge gave him no preconceived notions of what a handgun should be. He bought competitors’ handguns, studied them, and asked firearms specialists what they would want in a gun.  Glock 27 Gen 4 Two years later, the result was the Glock 17, which handily swept the competition, earning the defense contract, and the rest is history. If you are looking for a handgun, Gaston Glock’s creations might be for you. Here are some of the benefits of choosing a Glock. Simple to Use Any Glock, from the Glock 17 Gen 1 to the Glock 21 Gen 4 or Glock 19 Gen 5, is easy to use. The main safety is in the trigger. It is fairly easy to take apart. The mag release is easy to hit, and it’s hard to mistake the slide r

Every gun enthusiast has that list of firearms that they would love to take for a spin. Who has not been curious about what it is like to rock and roll with a belt-fed machine gun or the mind-bending bullets-per-minute whine of a Minigun? However, this list focuses on firearms that are more likely to be available to the average gun enthusiast, the one without mountains of cash and years to wait for those NFA stamps to come through. Whether they are cult handguns, like the FN Herstal Five seveN, or more obscure classics like the Remington 51, every gun enthusiast should try to get into these firearms at least once. FN Herstal FN Five seveN The FN Five seveN is a handgun with a sturdy cult following for its unique cartridge. This high-capacity, light, mostly polymer pistol fires the proprietary high-velocity bottleneck 57x28mm cartridge very far, very fast, and very flat. Shooting it is, no pun intended, a blast. For all that velocity, the Five seveN boasts around 30% less recoil than

If you are a firearms enthusiast, chances are you are interested in the history of guns. From the Wonder Nines like the CZ 75 , to the rifles of the World Wars, to cowboy six-shooters, here are some historical firearms that are worth adding to your collection.  CZ 75  The Wild West: Colt Single Action Army When you think of the quintessential cowboy six-shooter, chances are you are thinking of the Colt Single Action Army. While originals are now quite expensive, there have been plenty of reproductions and updated versions of the SSA since its debut in 1873. Known as the Peacemaker or M1873, this is what you want if you want a revolver from the Wild West. Turn of the Century: Colt 1911 The first wildly popular semi-automatic handgun following the end of the Wild West, the Colt 1911 needs no introduction. While there have been updates, such as the 2011, the 1911 is still sold in a remarkably similar format for more than a century, and for a good reason. WWI: The SMLE Mk III The Small Ma

Whether you are a gun enthusiast who has every type of gun except a rifle or this will be your first gun, there are a few things to consider before buying your first rifle. Make sure that you are purchasing a gun that you will enjoy for years to come by keeping these three things in mind. Browning Rifles What Do You Want to Use It For? There are tons and tons of rifles available for sale, with each offering a different primary purpose. Some are best suited for hunting, while others might be suited for home defense. As you shop around, consider what your number-one reason for buying this rifle is and not what you think you want it for. If you are more likely to use it for target practice than big game hunting, for example, you would likely prefer a wildly different type of rifle. When you buy with your genuine interest in mind first and foremost, you are more likely to have a good experience with the firearm for years to come. Consider the Action Type Once you know your purpose, c

Whether you are shooting waterfowl or deer, shotguns are a hunter’s main tool of the trade. There are plenty of different shotguns to choose from, but which are the best for hunting? Here are a few, from the venerated Remington 870 to the Beretta A300 Outlander, that are sure to help you bring home dinner.  Benelli M4 Remington 870 The Remington 870 is one of the best shotguns in its price range. The 12-gauge shotgun is highly versatile and has been a mainstay of the hunting community since its debut in 1950. For more than half a century, it has been the shotgun of choice for everything from pheasants to waterfowl and deer. Winchester Model 1912 This is another classic shotgun that has proven itself, but the pedigree of the Model 1912 has more than a century of history. You may still even have grandpa’s shotgun, and it very likely still works like a charm. It is a simple, clean, and most importantly, reliable waterfowl shotgun that has evolved to keep up with the times but still

The AR 15 often gets a bad rap from people who are not firearms enthusiasts. Often erroneously labeled an “assault weapon,” the AR 15 is one of the most popular firearms in the United States, and not because it is a fully automatic weapon. Whether you are looking for an AR 15 for sale or are simply trying to learn more about the firearm, here are some facts about the AR 15 and AR platform in general.  AR 15 for Sale It Is Not Fully Automatic While many think that “AR” stands for assault rifle, it actually stands for “ArmaLite,” the AR platform’s original manufacturer. In fact, the vast majority of AR 15s are not fully automatic at all, and the fully automatic ones are often prohibitively expensive. It has the same fire rate as most of the hunting rifles of yesteryear, with a single round fired with each pull of the trigger. The original M16, which the AR 15 is based on, was often fully automatic or fired with three-round bursts, but these were exclusively available to the military.

There is simply no smallarms platform on the planet that can touch the AR-15 for modularity. Within a few minutes, the same platform can transition from firing 22 LR to 50 Beowulf . In addition to that making the AR-15 a whole lot of fun, it also makes it incredibly versatile. It can function as a plinker, long-range tack-driver, varmint hunter, big game hunter, and almost anything else you need it to be. However, every choice we make, including the cartridges we choose to chamber our AR-15 in, says a little bit about us. What does your preferred AR-15 cartridge say about you? 458 SOCOM 223 Remington The 223 Remington says that you are versatile but a pragmatist. You know that since the 223 Remington is far and away the most popular and common cartridge for the AR-15, that distinction comes with benefits. It means you can select bullets ranging from 35-75 grain-weight, frangible to monolithic. It also means that you are saving money as the 223 Remington is also the least expensive ca