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Updated 3/16/2022 Nothing beats the sweet sound of copper-jacketed lead ringing off steel targets. Here's what you need to know and the models to spend your money on for years of shooting enjoyment. Why You Should Buy A Steel Target: • The sound of a hit gives you instant feedback on how you're shooting. • Many can double as pistol and rifle targets. • Cared for properly, steel targets last for years. • If you shoot a lot, they're cheaper per trigger pull. • Honestly, there are few things more fun to shoot at than steel targets. A warning in moving to steel targets: They’re addictive. Once you hear that sweet “Ping!” of copper-jacketed lead crashing into a plate of high-quality steel, you’ll be left drooling like Pavlov’s dog for more. Never fear: If the steel target bug bites you, you certainly aren’t alone. As a terminal destination for bullets for decades now, steel targets have become more common in recent years … and for good reason: Over the long run, they’re extremely economical. Furthermore, these shooting-range gems come in every conceivable shape, size and function. From simple silhouettes to ingenious reactive targets, the sky is the limit. With a wealth of options out there, picking the right one for your training and shooting enjoyment is difficult. But, we’ll try to streamline the process. We collected 5 steel targets that hit the mark not only in their practicality, but also in regard to longevity and pleasure they’ll add to your trigger time. But, before we...

Shooting on steel targets is one of the most exciting things you can do on a range! The satisfaction of hearing that “clang” or seeing that target bounce or fall is not only fun, but it helps create muscle memory to make you a better shooter at the same time. Action Target offers a full line of portable steel shooting targets to enhance your new or existing range installation. With a variety of styles available, you’re sure to find something to fit your space, budget, and training needs. Action Target portable steel targets: • Made with quality steel that lasts. • Provide instant audible feedback with hit • Add variability to your training scenarios • have an entire line of compatible stands and accessories available to match • Provide visual feedback when using our reactive steel targets

Trending: There’s something about a metal-framed semi-auto that just feels right. Polymer guns are cool and all, but there are notable benefits to a hefty metal frame, especially for competition shooters. A handful of 1911s, ya know, just hanging out. Whether it’s an old-school 1911 or a modern competition gun, there are a number of great options out there that meet the standards of reliability and accuracy while also being fun! But which model should you buy? I love a good metal-framed pistol, as do a lot of you, so we wanted to take a look at the best of the best across a few different price points. Whether you’re looking for a new home-defense gun to live in the bedside safe, a brand new competition gun to smoke your buddies at the next USPSA match, a new carry gun, or just a fun range toy, there’s something here for everyone. Glock fanbois right now. Yes, all of that is true, but there are benefits to metal frames too. Well, mainly just the one benefit, but it’s a big one. A metal-framed handgun is heavier. Now, you might be asking yourself, why would I want something heavy? It’s actually a good thing. That extra weight soaks up recoil energy, making follow-up shots and rapid-fire strings a whole lot easier. For both competition and duty/carry use, it can be a huge advantage! There’s a reason the Staccato 2011s, Sig P320 X-5 Legion, CZ Shadow 2, and many other popular competition guns bring some weight to the table. CZ Shadow 2 Many phenomenal classic guns also exist i...

If you have a passion for gun collecting and want to display some of the great weapons from the past and present, Armory offers a wide selection of rifle and pistol replicas from many time periods. Our historical replica guns are based on iconic manufacturers like Remington, Colt, and Winchester. Our modern pistols and rifles are replicas of some of the most recognizable and highly sought after models from industry leaders like Glock, SIG SAUER, and Beretta. Our non-firing replicas feature an incredible attention to detail with moving parts and working action. Each one is crafted from quality materials such as real metal and wood, giving it the look and feel of its original counterpart. Some models can be fully broken down and re-assembled. Our top and front-firing blank guns are perfect for re-enactment, stage, and film. They feature single, double, and semi-automatic actions and their realistic movement and sound also make them ideally suited for firearms practice, safety training, and canine training. Featured in films and used by many civilian, military, and police organizations, their report is comparable to the sound of live rounds.  Replica guns are also a great alternative for collectors because you can enjoy the visual appeal without the legal complications that sometimes come with collecting real firearms. We only source our replica weapons from top manufacturers like Bruni, Denix, Ekol, Kimar, and Zoraki. Each faithful reproduction is superbly engineered an...

Between 80 percent receivers and 3D printer plans it’s easier than ever to build a firearm yourself at home. But there will never be anything cooler than building a real, working and safe-shooting (emphasis on safe-shooting) firearm from scratch when it comes to DIY street cred. That’s exactly what Clinton Westwood has done with his pocket .25 ACP pistol, the Krikit 25. And by scratch, that means everything but the screws. The pistol frame and magazine is largely made from sheet metal and bar stock, and the round bar stock barrel was rifled by hand using a handmade jig. This gun may be little, and chambered for the mostly-overlooked, pipsqueak .25-caliber cartridge, but it’s real, it works and in the right light, it even looks kinda neat. If you want to try your hand at making your own — good news! — the plans are available online and Westwood documented the whole process A view from all sides. (Photo: Westwood) From a technological perspective, the Krikit is primitive, built on hundred-year-old principles and about as refined as the bulk of pistols rushed to the trenches of Verdun. The components are all over-sized and hand-fit with a bit of trial and error on the builder’s part. Still, critical details are paid attention to such as the accurate rifling and heat-treated magazine feed lips (by way of blowtorch). To be fair the rifling jig is far from clumsy and quite a bit of thought went into its design. Thankfully there Westwood also put together an overview of the machi...

Our targets use the highest quality, impact resistant steel and are built to take thousands of rounds. We’ve designed our product using the highest quality components to give our customers the most rewarding ShootSteel experience. Our competition just can’t match our quality and innovation. Take a look at our unique target designs to see what makes ShootSteel the industry leader in Steel Targets.

Classic or Steel? A 1911-style Guy Sounds Off Against A Glock Guy Article and photo by Mike Burchett The question of classic or plastic bubbles into conversation more often than not. Some guys are staunch supporters of the classic 1911-style .45 pistol. Notice I said “style.” You see, the 1911 (A1) has been around for over a century. Many manufacturers have their own 1911 pistol. Some are like the original, single-stacked single actions carried cocked and locked. Others are double stacked with a double action only trigger system. Is one better than the other? You can come to your own opinion on that, but here’s a little piece of fat to chew on. I only know of one double action 1911 on the market, and see very few of them at the range. Whether it is a 3 ½-inch Officer’s Model or a 5-inch Government Model, each one can be traced back to John M. Browning. Browning was a world changer with this weapon. This was the first automatic-loading handgun in the U.S. military. Developed to provide substantially more firepower over the currently used .38 caliber revolver, the 1911 rode the Cavalry into history. Another world changer was Glock. In the early 1980s, the Austrian government was looking for a new sidearm. This new weapon was required to carry at least 8 rounds, check, require no tools to field strip and clean, check again, and meet a vigorous torture test to make the selection process. Glock entered the race with no firearms experience. Glock had a vision and vast experience...

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Over the years there have been many guns made of pot metal (an alloy of zinc, I believe). The Davis family guns of various names come to mind. I worked on a ERMA Luger clone in 22LR recently and it was a disaster: flat worn out long before its time. Pot metal is used because it is easy to die cast and it works great for toy soldiers. But it is not so great for guns as its wear properties and strength properties are very poor, at best. Why do people insist on buying these less than adequate guns? Do they not believe that you get what you pay for: cheap is cheap! Of late, there seems to be a new crop that show up here in posts with all kinds of maladies, mostly from poor material choices (pot metal). Pot metal is pot metal regardless that the manufacture renames it some exotic name .... it still is not strong enough or wear resistant enough for use in guns. It works fine for toy soldiers. Why not save a little longer and buy a real gun made out of steel (or at least get one whose functioning parts are steel and whose frame is polymer)? That's my opinion and I am sure some of you disagree but I'll still have all my guns after you have to throw away you worn out broken pot metal gun. LDBennett Pot metal is not a zinc alloy. It is the cheapest grade of cast iron, little more than floor sweepings. Castings (including zinc alloy) can be of very high quality. If you doubt that, take a good look at products by Ruger (precision cast steel) and Henry (receivers cast of a zinc alloy, ...