Shootouts! allow you to discover how two similar firearms stack up against one other. We point out the similarities and emphasize the differences between two great firearms. Shootouts! are meant to help readers choose the gun that best fits their personal preferences and therefore aren’t necessarily about declaring a winner.
Glock 21 Vs. HK USP Tactical
For this Shootout, we decided to take two pistols often favored by the ever-growing number of shooters who are interested in suppressors and run them through the paces. These pistols are the Glock 21 SF and the Heckler & Koch (HK) USP Tactical. The...
Hornady Vs. Lee Reloading Dies
In this Shootout! we’ll take a look at what can be one of the most important accessories for any firearm: reloading dies. Some folks handload to save money, others do it to customize their ammo for special needs and some folks with a love for antiquated c...
Mosin Nagant Vs. Mosin Nagant Sporterized
The Mosin Nagant is a very prevalent firearm and you have probably encountered it at one time or another. If you are a rifle shooter, classic war rifle collector, “frugal rifle buyer” or have ever been to a rifle range, chances are you have come acr...
Three Award Winning Optics
In this article, I will compare the three optics which received the NRA Bullseye Award for Optic of the Year in 2013. Each of the devices offer a unique purpose for the shooter. The three NRA publications chose the following as the winning optics. American...
Leather Vs. Kydex Holsters
In the great gun debates, certain pairings are inevitable. Glock vs. 1911. .45 ACP vs. 9mm. Revolver vs. pistol. Remington 870 vs. Mossberg 500 . Open carry vs. concealed carry. Bring any of these pairings up in a group of firearms enthusiasts and a rousing...
S&W Model 29 Vs. Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan
Today we’re going to take a look at two of what I feel are the best revolvers made today. The Smith & Wesson Model 29 and the Ruger Super Redhawk, both of which are in the most unpopular form: short-barreled, or snubnose. In their larger form both g...
Sig Sauer C3 1911 Vs. GI M1911A1
The two pistols selected for this shootout might seem like an odd matchup. As we all know there is little point in comparing apples to oranges. In this case the two pistols in question are only different on the outside. Disassembling either of them reveals...
Beretta 92FS Vs. Glock 17
With the ongoing gun-buying frenzy, rampaging gun shops and online dealers alike, it’s hard to determine what might be available to someone in the market for a new handgun (or a used one, for that matter). Despite this, the question will always stand t...
Browning’s A-5 Vs. Franchi’s Hunter
For this Head-to-Head we’re comparing the Browning A-5, the granddaddy of all auto-loading shotguns, to one of its numerous offspring, the Franchi Hunter. Both shotguns operate using the long-recoil system. In a long-recoil system the action and barrel s...
Ruger Mark III Vs. Browning Buckmark
The rimfire craze continues through the proliferation of new gun owners and “seasoned” shooters as people compute the all important cost-per-round versus the practical usage/fun-factor that goes into the consideration of any new gun purchase. Whe...
When a firearm manufacturer discovers a niche and their firearm becomes popular, it doesn’t take long for other companies to release their own offerings. As a result many of the most beloved guns have competition from very similar firearms. In our Shootouts! we identify two of the most popular firearms in a niche and compare them to each other.