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 Headstamp-to-Headstamp: .223 vs 5.56
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Headstamp-to-Headstamp: 300 Blackout vs 5.56
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 Headstamp-to-Headstamp: 300 Blackout vs 5.56
Firearm Faceoff: Glock 17 vs 19
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 Firearm Faceoff: Glock 17 vs 19
Headstamp-to-Headstamp: Hollow Point vs FMJ
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 Headstamp-to-Headstamp: Hollow Point vs FMJ
Headstamp-to-Headstamp: 5.56 vs 7.62
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 Headstamp-to-Headstamp: 5.56 vs 7.62
Firearm Faceoff: Magazine vs. Clip
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 Firearm Faceoff: Magazine vs. Clip
Firearm Faceoff: PMAG Gen 2 vs Gen 3
Guide to Everything AR 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… Continue reading Firearm Faceoff: PMAG Gen 2 vs Gen 3
Firearm Faceoff: M-LOK vs. KeyMod
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 Firearm Faceoff: M-LOK vs. KeyMod
Firearm Faceoff: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870
When it comes to modern pump-action shotguns, two models immediately stand atop the heap– the Mossberg 500 and Remington 870, each accounting for tens of millions produced. We wade into the murky waters of which is the better gun by stacking them side-by-side.
Firearm Faceoff: AR-10 vs. AR-15
Guide to Everything AR While the AR-10 and AR-15 started on different sides of the same coin, today that coin is growing thinner as they increasingly get on the same page on many fronts. With that being said, let us take a look at how these two rifles shake out when compared next to each… Continue reading Firearm Faceoff: AR-10 vs. AR-15