Archives for: November 2012

17 HMR vs 22 LR

by Erik  

The 17 HMR is a fairly exotic cartridge as you don't see many guns chambered in it and the supply of ammo isn't as readily available as most other cartridges. There are several advantages to using 17 HMR, but there are some drawbacks as well. Let's… more »

Why I don't like 1911 handguns

by Erik  

I'll be one of the few that says I don't like the 1911 platform. There are many (probably millions) of 1911 fans out there. I'm not saying that a 1911 is not a good gun. I am saying that I don't like it and here are my reasons. Design/mate… more »

FORM 1: SBR when to engrave?

by Erik  

If you have applied for an SBR using a form 1, then you should have your engraving done BEFORE the form is approved. Once the form is approved and the gun is entered into the BATFE registry, I cannot be shipped traditionally as it would like a title 1… more »

Why are Glocks so popular?

by Erik  

When new shooters ask me which hand gun to buy, I almost always recommend a Glock. Why? Well, there are several reasons why Glocks are a good choice for new shooters. Design Price Accessories Reliability Product line The design of… more »