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Why Not All Magazine Components Are Compatible
As it turns out, not all magazine components are compatible, even when dealing with different...
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Tech Wisdom: Why Does My 1911 Hammer Fall to the Half-Cock Notch?
What do you do when your 1911 hammer falls to the half-cock notch? George Harris...
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Which articles resonated with Shooting Illustrated readers in 2019? Here are our top five stories...
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Rimfire Pistol Conversion Kits: Are They Worth It?
I like to shoot a lot. With the price of ammunition what it is, especially...
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9mm Revolver Ammo: Avoiding Bullet Jump & Other Issues
A good variety of 9mm semi-automatic pistols will feed nearly any 9mm ammo without issue....
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Pinned 1911 Grip Safety: What Does It Do?
Every once in a while, you'll run across a pinned grip safety on an old...
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Bisley Grip Conversion: Tools, Tips & Techniques
Single-action revolver shooters have a great love for Bisley-style grips, due to its unique fit...
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Adding a Micro Red-Dot: Mounting Plates & Milling Options
Miniature red-dot sights have become popular options to add to the slide on a handgun,...
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Conversion Issues: Going From .40 S&W to 9mm
With the recent move away from the .40 S&W to the 9 mm within the...
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Backup Iron Sights: Selection & Setup Tips
If the optic on your AR-15 suddenly goes down, what kind of backup iron sights...
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Modern-Day Marksmanship: Tech & Traits of Today's Rifles
Change strictly for the sake of change isn’t good, but neither is holding on to...
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Handgun Service Life: Facts & Factors
What determines the service life of a handgun? Is there a certain number of rounds...
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1911s: Drop Safe or Not?
Are 1911 pistols drop-safe? Here's one reader's experience, along with an explanation of the Series...
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Is the Half-Cock a Good Safety Feature?
Half-cock notches are found on many firearms with exposed hammers. They are found on shotguns,...
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Converting a CZ P-09 to Single-Action
Learn how to convert the CZ P-09 from its standard double-action/single-action trigger with a decocking...
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Trigger Semantics
There are subtle differences between double-action-only and striker-fired semi-automatic handguns.