Matthew Collins
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Matthew Collins is a writer, editor, competitive shooter, hobby-level gunsmith and general firearms enthusiast. He has a background in the entertainment industry and currently works as one of our awesome writers in the field.
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7 Best Semi-Automatic Shotguns of 2024
8 months ago
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Want to pick the best semi-auto shotgun for yourself? Learn how they work, various recoil systems, and pros/cons of the most popular ones out there. (Read)
What Are Wildcat Cartridges & Which Ones Made the Mark? [Guide]
2 years ago
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We walk through some of the best and most well-known wildcat cartridges as well as talk about what a wildcat cartridge is! (Read)
Is There a National Gun Registry?
5 years ago
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Is there a master National Gun Registry for the US? Short answer is no...unless you're in specific states or dealing with the National Firearms Act (NFA). (Read)
[Review] Shoot Steel AR500 Steel Targets
5 years ago
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Looking for some of the best AR500 steel targets that are affordable and stand up to abuse? Check out our hands-on review of Shoot Steel targets. (Read)
[What's the Difference?]: AR-15 vs M4
5 years ago
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Want to know the difference between the AR15 for civilians and the military M4? We cover that plus a little history, similarities, and the best for you. (Read)
.223 vs 5.56 NATO vs .223 Wylde: Will Your Gun Blow?
5 years ago
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Want to quickly know the difference between .223 vs 5.56 and potential safety concerns? We cover both plus .223 Wylde so you'll know the best for your gun. (Read)
[Review] Ruger Precision Rifle Gen 3: Even Better
5 years ago
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The first generation Ruger Precision was truly revolutionary. The Gen 3 is even better. We hands-on review its reliability, accuracy, fit/feel, and more. (Read)
Best Side Charging AR-15 Uppers of 2024
5 years ago
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Want an AR-15 upper that is unique but practical? We dive into the pros and cons of side-charging AR-15s, how they work, and the best models. (Read)
Ruger SR1911 [Hands-On Review]: New Go-To 1911?
5 years ago
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Is Ruger's SR1911 worthy of the 1911 name? We hands-on review it for reliability, shootability, ergonomics, and worth-it-ness. See what we find out! (Read)
Best .44 Magnum Ammo [Hunting, Defense, & Lever Action]
5 years ago
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What's the best .44 Magnum ammo for your purpose? We go over our tested favorites for hunting, self-defense, lever action, and even general plinking. (Read)
Molon Labe [What It Means, Origin, & Pronunciation]
5 years ago
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What does Molon Labe mean? What's the origin? How do you pronounce it? And why does it seem gun folks are obsessed with it? (Read)
[What It Means] Gadsden Flag: Don't Tread on Me
5 years ago
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Don't tread on me. Not sure what the Gadsden Flag means? Or why is it "snek" now? We go over the history and current status of all the memes. (Read)
