Civil War Guns: 14 Rifles and Revolvers That Fought the War, and What They Cost Today
The 14 Civil War guns that mattered most, from the Springfield 1861 and Enfield to the Spencer and LeMat, with who carried them and reproduction prices.
Guides
A series of posts that will guide you through the maze of guns and firearms. We give you advice, help and answer those simple questions you don’t always want to ask.
Gun Values: How to Grade Condition and Price a Used Gun
What is your gun worth? Grade it on the NRA condition standards, see how condition moved used prices on 13 popular guns, and learn where to check gun values.
Best FRT Triggers (2026): 5 Forced Reset Triggers Ranked
The 5 best FRT triggers of 2026 ranked with live prices: Disruptor, Rare Breed FRT-15L3, Kabuto, Atrius and an AK kit, plus forced reset trigger laws by state.
WW1 Guns: The 20 Rifles, Pistols and Shotguns of the Great War, and Which You Can Own
The 20 most important WW1 guns of every army, from the Springfield 1903 and Lee-Enfield to the Luger and Lebel, with which ones you can own and what they cost.
WW2 Guns: The 22 Rifles, Pistols and SMGs of Every Army, and Which You Can Own
The 22 most important WW2 guns of every army, from the M1 Garand and Thompson to the Luger and PPSh-41, which you can still own and what they cost.
Sharps Rifle Guide (2026): 1874 Reproductions, Makers and Prices
Every 1874 Sharps rifle you can buy new, from Chiappa and Pedersoli to Shiloh. Prices, the Quigley and Billy Dixon rifles, and which .45-70 ammo is safe.
M1 Garand Rifle Guide (2026): Makers, Prices, CMP Grades and What to Buy
The M1 Garand in 2026: history, specs, who made it, serial numbers, safe ammo, real prices by maker, and how to buy one from the CMP or the retail market.
Military Surplus Clothing and Gear: What to Buy New and Where (2026)
Military surplus clothing and gear worth buying new: ECWCS layers, poncho liners, M-65 jackets, wool blankets, packs and ammo cans, how to read an NSN tag, and where to buy it online.
MOA vs MRAD: The Difference Explained (2026)
MOA vs MRAD explained: what each angular unit means, why neither is more accurate, how to spot a mismatched reticle and turret before you buy, and which system suits how you actually shoot.