Tag: shooting
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Gun Brands and their Fans
When I got into this almost 30 years ago, it was a Glock. I knew people throughout the industry and there was a alot of influence from SigSauer, Smith & Wesson and a bunch of smaller brands. The vibe was definitely coming from the semiautomatic world and not so much revolvers though Ruger, Colt and…
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Home Gun Care Tips
Find a work area with enough space to do what you have to do, and consider the following: Gun care, as it turns out, can be a form of therapy, so take advantage of this as an excuse to step away from your regular hectic life to take care of your investment in hardware. Enjoy.…
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Top Gun or Best Shooter is meaningless if your Firearm isn’t in Fire-Ready Condition
The definition of “fire-ready condition ” is when you have 100% reliable functionality when de-holstering and drawing a gun after considerable time out of action, if need long-term storage. That is the fire ready that I am speaking of. Complete peace of mind. After that, it’s up to you to perform based on overall preparedness…
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Choosing Firearms Cleaning Accessories
There are Clean Guns, and then there are well Lubricated Guns. There is a difference. First, start off with making sure you are using rods and accessories that are threaded to the same measurement. For example, stand handgun and rifle calibers for the consumer market are 8/32. If you don’t get that, it can become…
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Dealing with Carbon Fouling
Don’t let rust, corrosion and hard buildup get the best of you. Take care of your firearms investment. I think most gun owners have an idea about carbon fouling, that is residue from the combustion process of the primer and gunpowder engaging while a cartridge is fired inside a gun barrel, also known as the…
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The Firearms Industry Experience that Links us All
Firearms are a common thread for gun owners worldwide
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Gun Care Tip #1: Avoid Mixing Chemicals to Prevent making a Mess of Gunmetal
Don’s mix gun cleaning chemicals