Disclaimer: the publisher of this post is fully aware that all guns and action types have different parts and that many guns have little common ground with each other. Therefore, this post is to serve only as a high-level view of what gun parts commonly fail, in general, so that you can narrow down your search for replacements. We won’t send you looking for the choke tube on your rifle....

There are lots of reasons that military surplus rifles remain popular. One is because you can still get a lot of them, and if you find a model that has not been issued or meticulously kept, it’s like stumbling on a gold mine. There are other reasons, though. Usually, surplus rifles command reasonable prices and sometimes they are downright cheap. Many of them, when sporterized, make...

It’s a wonder that some shooters clean their guns religiously but never give so much as a thought to their pistol’s mags. Your pistol mag - like all detachable box magazines - is a small, stamped piece of steel, aluminum, or possibly even polymer, with exact, precise dimensions. The smallest discrepancy in alignment, seating, or even a simple fatiguing of the spring, can eliminate...

SARCO, Inc., has been in business for 60 years, and in that time has grown to become one of the nation’s largest suppliers of firearms, ammo, and gun parts and kits. Their massive inventory, online at SarcoInc.com and in their 7,000-square-foot showroom in Easton, Pennsylvania, houses a massive collection of antique gun parts, shooting accessories, military collectibles, and so much...

Rock Island is renowned for producing some of the most popular (and successful) 1911 variants in the industry. But no two are created alike, and your needs will determine which is best for you. So, with no further ado, here are some of the best Rock Island 1911 pistols for concealed carry. MAP MS 9mmSuperior ergonomics, reliable handling, and 10-round capacity make the MAP MS 9mm a top Rock...