Military surplus rifles, if you know where to look for them, what you need from the platform, and how to ascertain their condition, can represent tremendous value. In some instances, surplus rifles are readily available for purchase at fairly low prices. Many of them are lightly used and have been impeccably kept. Oftentimes, like the…
The original M1911, with its 7 or 8 round magazine, is a handgun for the ages. Possibly the most effective handgun of all time and one of the most influential, the M1911 is a platform that has inspired hundreds (if not more) of comparable designs. But let’s go back to this magazine. The .45 ACP…
All right, let’s be honest. We’ve got to get one thing out of the way. Not every shooter needs these pistol accessories, but they split the difference between cool and practical, and even if you don’t need them, they’re going to improve your shooting experience. 1. Rail adaptersWhat we (and everyone) loves about handguns. They’re…
