Its popularity is undeniable within the world of firearms. The AR design has been around since the 1950’s and is only becoming more commonplace in the firearms landscape. In addition, the range of variants of this design available these days is staggering. Choosing your first AR-15 doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right guidance, new shooters can find an entry-level rifle that fits their needs for home defense, recreation or both. Their uses are as expansive as their designs. You can hunt with them or deploy them for self-defense, competition, recreational shooting and more. So, it begs the question:…
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Practically all shooters have experienced blowback. Not the type where something you did or didn’t do caused things to go sideways and have unintended consequences. No, I’m talking about the blowback operating system in rifle or pistol. Roller-delayed (left) and direct blowback (right) systems can both cycle a semi-automatic firearm, but the mechanics behind each are surprisingly distinct. You’ve fired a semi-automatic .22LR rifle or pistol, right? Well, nearly every one ever built uses a blowback system because it is simple, economical to manufacture, and needs little maintenance. Most large-format pistols and rifles chambered in 9mm also use a blowback…
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KelTec has just announced the KP50, a 5.7x28mm braced pistol with a 50-round magazine.If there’s one thing you can expect from KelTec, it’s the unexpected, and the company’s latest oddball firearm is the KP50. It’s similar to their previous P50 design as they’re both chambered for 5.7x28mm and feed from 50-round P90 magazines, but the new KP50 has been improved in several ways.The standard KelTec KP50.The first key improvement is that the magazines now insert from the bottom of the KP50 and they’re drop-free. The P50 had a top-loading design with a hinged upper that had to be lifted to…
Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.The New Guns And Gear:Springfield SA-35 Polished Blued FinishSpringfield’s SA-35 is an excellent take on the iconic Browning Hi-Power, but if there was one aspect of the original version worth complaining about, it was its matte blue finish. Thankfully, that’s no longer a problem as the company has just launched a version featuring an absolutely gorgeous polished blue finish. The cherry on top of this aesthetic upgrade is a…