.44 Magnum for self defense

.44 Magnum Concealed Carry

While it might be a bit difficult, effective .44 Magnum concealed carry can be easily accomplished with the right gear.

Big-Bore AR Rifles for Survival

Why a large hole in the muzzle of your AR-15 might help keep you alive if the world falls apart.

.50 Beowulf AR-15: A Home Defense Option?

Alexander Arms developed an AR-15 that shoots a big-bore cartridge the company calls the .50 Beowulf. Why does it belong in your collection? Learn more about it here.

Large-Bore Love Affair: Why I Enjoy Big Bullets in Little Guns

Little guns and big cartridges are a contradictory—and irresistible—combination. Here's the back story on our Handguns editor's fascination with this pairing.

Single-Action Sweetness: My History With Freedom Arms Revolvers

Since he was a kid, Bart Skelton has always had a soft spot for single-action revolvers. In recent years, this affinity led him to enjoy the line of single-action revolvers made by Freedom Arms of Wyoming.

Projectile Performance for .50-Cal. Pistol Bullets

How to poke a half inch (or larger) diameter hole in something using your hand cannon of choice.

3 Powerful AR-15 Cartridges for Survival Use

A large hole in the muzzle of your AR-15 might help keep you alive if the world falls apart. Here are three big-bore cartridges compatible with your go-to AR-15 lower that can keep you fed.

Top 5 'Budget-Priced' .50 BMG Rifles

Have an itch to send some half-inch lead downrange? Well, with these five .50 BMG rifles, having a big-bore rifle is more possible today than ever before.

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