Daily Archives: Mar 14, 2026

James Thompson

10 Ways Steel-Framed Handguns Outperform Their Polymer Rivals

Is lighter better? In a day and age when polymer-framed handguns are the king of duty holsters and civilian carry, the enduring popularity of steel-framed guns contradicts that tenet. For many shooters, the debate isn't about defying change it's about learning the qualities that have yet to be improved...
James Thompson

Spot the Jet: 8 Famous Fighters Only True Aces Will Recognize

"Speed is life," goes the saying of old fighter pilots, and nowhere is that more applicable than in the lines of the world's most iconic combat aircraft. Through decades of flight evolution, certain fighter aircraft have become immediately recognizable for their aerodynamic prowess, but also for the strategic missions...
James Thompson

From Range to Field: 9 Rifle Calibers Famous for Accuracy

What distinguishes a cartridge that impresses on paper from one that performs in the field? For hunters, competitive shooters, and rifle shooters, the difference is in consistent accuracy irrespective of rifle platform, weather, or range. Some cartridges are forgiving, predictable, and repeatable, and thus become reliable partners from the...