AN INTRODUCTION TO 3-GUN COMPETITION I have a couple quick questions before we dive into a conversation. Are you looking for something new, exciting, and challenging? Do you have a pistol, shotgun, and semi-auto rifle sitting in the safe or an interest in getting them? If you answered yes to these questions then you might…
Recoil and the 1911 Recoil…action and reaction…is really no more than acceleration brought about by a force applied. The force generated by burning powder and expanding gases create pressure and directional movement of the gases. A force vector. These forces provide acceleration of both bullet and breechblock…which is essentially what the slide is. Force is…
There is an excellent pdf file circulating the internet titled Dillon vs Lee vs Hornady Or “How I spent my Winter and Then Some” and it is a great comparison to the three presses. I have not been able to find the author so I thought I would provide a link to the pdf file…
Charter Arms Bulldog. 44 Special revolver, a guard dog in your pocket. With all the new fangled miniature auto loaders for concealed carry available today it is tough to beat a snub nose revolver chambered in a cartridge that is loaded with a big heavy slow bullet. Short barreled revolvers suffer from velocity loss more…
Comprehensive list of free “How To ebooks” Everything from basic ballistics, carpentry, crafts, medical, firearms, gardens, reloading, tactics, water purification, and a whole lot more.
“The Pistol as a Weapon of Defense”. Written in 1875 Free ebook and though it was published a long time ago, much of the information still holds true.
Why polishing the feed ramp on a Government Model is a bad idea. The first thing to understand is that the angles of the frame and barrel ramp…aka “Feed Ramp and Barrel Throat” are critical, with the former being the most critical. 31 degrees +30 minutes – zip. When we “lightly” polish we risk rolling…or…
Auto-Ordnance WWII Parkerized reviewed This Kahr-built Auto-Ordnance 1911PKZSE is a revisiting of the old M1911 pistols from 1911-1923. It is close to the original pistols with a few changes made to revisit the design. According to Auto Ordnance the pistol’s frame is cast while the slide is barstock and the barrel is a one-piece item….
An Old Warhorse is Revived. The pistol itself is intended to be a reproduction of the 1918 Colt 1911. The 1911 finish began to change at the request of the military, which was looking for a less reflective option. In mid-1918, in order to expedite production of the pistols the last few finishing steps were…
Colt New Agent I first reviewed this New Agent early 2007, shortly after they were introduced. I felt it would be prudent to repost it on rangehot.com for a few reasons. First of all it is a pretty innovative design, has become very popular, is still on the market, and the test sample has been…
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