Gun Sights 101: Iron Sights, Pt. 2
Understanding how your gun's iron sights work will improve your shooting.
Gun Sights 101: Iron Sights, Pt. 1
Most guns come with "factory sights included." Here are (some of) the kinds of iron sights you may see.
How Do Guns Work? Revolver Trigger Types
SA, DA/SA, DAO...we translate the acronyms into English.
How Do Guns Work? Break-Action & Double-Barrel Triggers
How the fire control systems of more "traditional" long guns work.
5 Need-To-Know Trigger Terms To Help You Shoot Better
Okay, what's "trigger creep"? And "take-up"? We explain those terms you keep reading in gun reviews.
How Do Guns Work? Semi-Automatic (Self-Loading) Mechanisms
We break down how semi-automatics work.
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