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What is the bottom? The term can vary in meaning and usually generates a negative connotation. But what does that mean in the gun world? I think the “bottom” is the balance of value and performance. It seems manufacturers are churning out increasingly expensive options that challenge th…

Recoil Control. That’s what every manufacturer is striving for in 2024. Previously, compensators or ports on pistols were reserved for competition pieces or heavy recoiling behemoths. Now, every company aims to create the softest and flattest shooting pistol. How did we get here? It’s a…

OverviewLegal Brief is a series where the ins and outs, and the dos and don’ts of the firearms world are covered. From popular topics to more niche subjects, the Legal Brief tries to help our readers be the best gun owners. Venture Out is an Ohio-based outdoor social channel, so most of our arti…

Smith & Wesson is one of the oldest gun makers in the United States. Their beginning dates to 1852 and have been a stalwart within the gun industry since. Fast-forward to today Smith is known for much more than the wheel guns that built their legacy. Smith builds a host of firearms that cover a…

I have a tense relationship with small compact carry handguns. Pistols like the Ruger LCP, Glock 42, and the Smith & Wesson BG380 irk me. Now, I’m not saying they don’t have a place. Sometimes deep concealment is necessary, or somebody would rather walk around with lighter-weight cl…