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For more than 40 years, I’ve owned and used the best AR-15 rifle I could afford. I have evaluated several…Read More >

The post LWRC SSP in 6.8 SPC: The Ultimate AR-15? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Though the Ruger LC Carbine was a fantastic, light, and compact design, I had hoped for a Ruger LC Charger…Read More >

The post Is the Ruger LC Charger 5.7×28 Perfection? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Kimber finally made every effort with be on-trend with concealed carry. It mostly succeeded in doing so with the R7…Read More >

The post Kimber R7 Mako: A 9mm for Concealed Carry? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

We see a lot of ARs, a lot. Most are decently accurate, reliable, and durable. Standard direct impingement guns with…Read More >

The post Review: Adams Arms Mid Base Piston AR-15 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

There is a level of talk and belief that is called “legend.” Like its disreputable relative, “superstition,” legend may not…Read More >

The post Throwback Thursday: A Look at the Colt Series 70 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

In an earlier column, I mentioned that I did not like, care for, or recommend commercially made M1 Carbines to…Read More >

The post Commercial M1 Carbines: Are They as Good as the Originals? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Two things are involved when beginning to choose the components going into an AR-15 build — time and money. Each…Read More >

The post AR-15 Triggers and Trigger Selection appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Springfield Armory’s newest pistol is named the Echelon. Echelon comes from scala, a Latin word meaning “ladder,” which is also…Read More >

The post First Look: Springfield Armory Echelon appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The Failure to Eject In a failure to eject type of malfunction, the fired cartridge case is extracted from the…Read More >

The post Firearm Malfunctions: The Stovepipe and Slamfire appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The SIG P365 and P320, Springfield Hellcat and Pro, S&W M&P and Shield Plus… Seems like every new pistol on…Read More >

The post Handguns — Manual Thumb Safety, or No? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Long-range shooting with an AR-15 means different things to different shooters. However, the basics of achieving long-range accuracy come down to two things—barrels and bullets. Here’s a history of how refinements in those crucial areas got started.

The post Throwback Thursday: Long-Range Shooting with the AR-15 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Like many of you, I became a .45 believer some years ago. It was a combination of things: talking with…Read More >

The post .327 Federal Magnum: My ‘Second Most’ Favorite appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

In this day of tack-driving, semi-automatic rimfire handguns capable of deploying 20 rounds of ammunition or more, some may simply…Read More >

The post Range Report: Ruger Super Wrangler Single-Action Revolver appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

In honor of the recent July 4th holiday, I decided to take a look at some of the coolest and…Read More >

The post Revolutionary Arms — Top 5 Guns of 1776 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

If you do not train for every type of combat, your training time isn’t rich — it’s impoverished. The majority…Read More >

The post Throwback Thursday: Knives for Defense — What You Need to Know appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Many moons ago I fell in love with the diminutive, yet effective, 6.5 Grendel. I had picked up a varmint-weight…Read More >

The post 6mm ARC — Thoughts of Cartridge Infidelity appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

It seems we all love lever guns, and they’re available in so many calibers. I tend to think of them…Read More >

The post Ammo for Lever Guns: 45-70 and .35 Remington appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I see a lot of fun guns, and fun fads, that are not terribly useful. That’s fine, it keeps the…Read More >

The post Bag Guns — Practical or Fanboy Gimmick? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

By now, I’m sure you’ve likely already seen and considered the Ruger PC Carbine. We have featured versions in the…Read More >

The post Review: Ruger PC Carbine Takedown Magpul Backpacker appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

In an article published on The Shooter’s Log entitled “The Evolution of Modern Ammunition” published on August 8, 2022, Dr.…Read More >

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