Remington 1911R1 Review

Remington has rejoined the 1911 market after 91 years with the 1911R1, based on the vintage model manufactured for the US military in 1917. Let me first state that I am not a 1911 guy. Remington’s 1911R1 was my first introduction to the 1911 series of pistols. I know now what made the 1911 so…

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.223 Remington vs. 5.56 NATO: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You

Is firing a 5.56 NATO cartridge in your .223 Remington chambered AR15 dangerous? Or do Internet forum-ninjas and ammunition companies selling you commercial ammo instead of surplus overstate the dangers? Believe it or not, a real danger exists, and some gun owners who think they are doing the right thing may not be safe. Richard…

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Federal and American Eagle .45 Auto Recall

Cheaper Than Dirt has the details. If you’ve got any of the affected ammunition, give the manufacturer a call to get replacements free of charge. http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=6537

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Why 33 Rounds Makes Sense In A Defensive Weapon

Sleek, its lines rakishly tilted to boost the ergonomics that index grip placement to barrel, this automatic pistol has but one function: to eliminate human beings easily. That sinister intent is expressed most eloquently in the extended magazine that reaches far beneath the pistol grip, easily tripling the amount of ammunition available to the killer.…

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Without A Bullet

… a gun just isn’t very useful or intimidating. I’d reckon that Bill Duke’s character, Cookie, from the movie Commando got the message. Warning: language

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