The Smart Way to Buy Guns Online
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.
Last updated May 2026 · By Nick Hall. Reviewed against the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) curriculum, the Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation research on hunting falls, U.S. Forest Service backcountry safety doctrine, and state hunter-education materials from Texas Parks and Wildlife, Pennsylvania Game Commission, and Minnesota DNR. Some of the links below are affiliate … Read more
Last updated May 22, 2026 Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the lights on. Hunting Dogs in 2026: Breeds, Training, and the State Law Patchwork A good hunting dog is the most rewarding … Read more
Last updated May 22, 2026 Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the lights on. Public Land Hunting in 2026: The Honest Field Guide The United States has roughly 640 million acres of federal … Read more
Last updated May 22, 2026 Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the lights on. Rifle vs Bow Hunting in 2026: Which Should You Choose? This is the question every new hunter asks, and … Read more
The CMP M1 Garand surplus pipeline closed in 2025. Only Expert Grade ($1,150) and Custom Shop Special ($1,650) remain. Plus the manufacturer decoder, foreign returns (Greek/Danish/Italian), the 8-point inspection, .308 conversion question, and the private-market path.
Used 1911 prices span $300 (Tisas) to $4,000+ (Wilson Combat). Five brand tiers, Series 70 vs Series 80 decoder, forged vs cast inspection, CMP M1911A1 surplus program (restarted 2025), 7-point inspection, and where to buy.
Used Remington 870 prices by variant in 2026 (Express trade-in $200-300, Wingmaster $400-700, Police Magnum $370-430, Marine Magnum $550-850, Classic Trap $850-1,400), the 3-era manufacturer decoder, serial-prefix dating, 10-point inspection, and where to buy.
Used AR-15 prices in 2026 by tier (budget $300-$750, police trade-in $499-$899, federal M4 $899-$1,499, pre-ban Colt $800-$8,000+), the 15-point inspection checklist, brand tier ranking, and where to buy.
Used Sig P226 prices by variant in 2026 (Legion $900-1,100, Mk25 $700-900, standard $600-800, DAK trade-in $450-650, West German collectible up to $1,400), the 10-point inspection checklist, and where to buy.