In short: The Glock 43 is an unbelievably concealable pistol but may be too small or lean on features for some. The Glock 48 ups the features and size, but isn’t as concealable nor as shootable as the G43. The Glock 43X, which shares a frame with the G48 but with a shorter slide, is… Continue reading Glock 48 vs. Glock 43: A Comparison
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.223 vs 5.56: A Comparison
Headstamp-to-Headstamp One of the most often seen tropes in the gun community– and even by some in the firearms industry to an extent– is that the designations “223 Remington” and “5.56x45mm NATO” are used interchangeably in a sort of “six of one, half a dozen of the other” kind of indifference. However, there are at… Continue reading .223 vs 5.56: A Comparison
300 Blackout vs 5.56: A Comparison
Headstamp-to-Headstamp is our series aimed at helping you grok everything ammo. Today, two of the most popular caliber choices for AR-15 style rifles and pistols are in the go-to standard that is 5.56 NATO, and the newer, but no less versatile, .300 AAC Blackout. Choosing between the two takes a little thought and boils down… Continue reading 300 Blackout vs 5.56: A Comparison
Single Action vs Double Action: A Comparison
Single Action vs Double Action: What’s the Difference? When looking at pistols you’ll likely run across the terms single-action and double-action. Though these distinctions may not matter much on the range, it’s important to understand exactly what they mean to develop a complete understanding of these guns because ultimately the goal with any firearm is… Continue reading Single Action vs Double Action: A Comparison
Glock 17 vs 19: A Comparison
The differences between the Glock 17 and Glock 19 are subtle but the two 9mm pistols certainly bring a different design philosophy to the user. Each Glock is engineered around specific strengths that play to its respective purpose. With that in mind, we dive into the debate over which gun is better for which kind… Continue reading Glock 17 vs 19: A Comparison
Hollow Point vs FMJ: A Comparison
Gun Basics Full metal jacket (FMJ) and hollow point are two popular types of ammunition; with one better used for defensive situations and the other more of a practice round. Though seasoned shooters likely understand the difference between these types of bullets, it can be difficult to define the differences and best applications of both… Continue reading Hollow Point vs FMJ: A Comparison
5.56 vs 7.62: A Comparison
Headstamp-to-Headstamp is our series aimed at helping you grok everything ammo. It’s September of 1970. After a strongly worded letter from President Johnson and six weeks at Paris Island, a fresh recruit finds himself walking down a trail through a dense section of jungle, a newly minted Private in the Marine Corps. In his hands… Continue reading 5.56 vs 7.62: A Comparison
Magazine vs. Clip: A Comparison
Magazine vs. Clip: how do they stack up? Have you ever been to the gun range and heard someone say that they’ll “load a clip” into their AR-15 or “put a clip” in their hunting rifle while scanning for deer? In both cases, the terminology is wrong – what they’re actually loading is a magazine.… Continue reading Magazine vs. Clip: A Comparison
PMAG Gen 2 vs Gen 3: A Comparison
Magpul has been behind some of the most reliable firearm products in the world for over a decade. Their polymer PMAG magazines have seen use and abuse in nearly every environment on Earth and will continue to do so for a while given the green light from Uncle Sam and militaries across the globe. A… Continue reading PMAG Gen 2 vs Gen 3: A Comparison
M-LOK vs. KeyMod: A Comparison
How do M-Lok and KeyMod stack up? One of the most exciting ways for gun owners to enhance and extend the functionality of their rifle is with attachments. Optics, bipods, and grips all make for a more entertaining and useful firearm, but you need the real estate on your upper receiver to mount them. There’s… Continue reading M-LOK vs. KeyMod: A Comparison