Monthly Archives: January 2012
New Guide: What is Recoil?
Pull the trigger and the gun jumps. Why does it do that? Why can’t I stop it? How can I deal with it? GunNoob.com breaks out the science in our newest guide: What is Recoil? Check it out in our General Guides section.
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Rifles: Better Late Than Never
For those that haven’t watched the video, I have a bit of a confession to make: I have never shot a rifle before. It’s why I brought in TJ to handle the rifle and shotgun related information. Handguns are my thing. I love handguns. I’ve been shooting them for a while. It’s easy to get a hold of more handguns via renting and such. You can carry them with you all over the place. Handguns are just fun to me.
But I run a gun blog…
As such, I need to learn how to use rifles. Last weekend, I took my first step. A buddy of mine that I’ve known since I was in Junior High School offered to let me shoot some of his rifles. Like I was going to say “no”? Continue reading
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There’s a first time for everything…
The Noob lets you in on a little secret and then shoots some rifles….for the very first time ever…
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I’m thinking about buying an AR15. Which one should I buy?
Quick! Get inside! Did you tell anyone on the gun forums about this? DO THEY KNOW YOU’RE HERE?! Okay, lock the door and stay away from the windows. It’s time for Uncle TJ to give you “the talk” when it comes to America’s favorite rifle. Continue reading
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Big Bang Theory Episode Makes for a Great Learning Opportunity!
A very funny scene showed up on last night’s Big Bang Theory. Leonard took Penny to the gun range on a date and, well, things didn’t turn out so well. This scene actually presents a very nice learning situation. Continue reading
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Quick Answer of the Week: What is “Plinking”?
Spend any time at a forum or hanging out in a gun store and you’ll eventually hear someone say something along the lines of “it’s great for plinking” or “I just want something for plinking” or “you want how much for a plinker?!”
What is this plinking? Although there isn’t a formal definition, per se, it commonly refers to using informal targets for shooting. Things like tin cans or buckets and such. Usually the plinking occurs outside of a range in the woods or someone’s own property. Sadly, more often than not, the people who choose to shoot this way tend to leave a mess. If you ever do this, remember to clean up after yourself. Don’t ruin it for everyone else by being a pig. Also make sure you’re on your own property, or at least have permission to be on the property. Do I need to mention you should make sure you’re not breaking any laws either? Didn’t think so.
As of late, plinking has also come to mean shooting a low caliber gun at targets for the sole purpose of shooting. Not trying to work on groupings. Not trying to hunt or bullseye. Just put lead downrange…or down field for the pure joy of shooting. Most think of the .22 as the de facto plinker gun because of its inexpensive bullets.
By the way, the word “plinking”, is an onomatopoeia of the sound the bullet usually makes when it hits a small metal target.
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Beginner Gun Review: Taurus PT92
It makes me smile a bit when I think about how I’m writing a “first gun perspective” review on a firearm that was, in fact, the first gun I ever purchased. This pistol and I have been through a lot. I know many out there would spurn it but she is responsible for the gun nut that I am today.
Enough sappy crap, on to the gun… Continue reading
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Rimfire vs. Centerfire
There are two styles of bullet cartridges you’re going to encounter out there: rimfire and centerfire. What’s the difference? Well, the rimfire is set off from the rim and the centerfire is set off from the center. Well, that was an easy guide. Next!
What? You wanted more? Alright, but remember: you asked for it… Continue reading
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Hydrostatic Shock & Stopping Power: Fact or Fiction?
When you hear people talk about pistol caliber, it is rarely more than a couple sentences before the word “stopping power” shows up. This is one of those funky things that, over time, has become misrepresented to the point that it has different meanings for every person. Ultimately, the concept of stopping power means “how many bullets does it take to effectively stop someone”. In the grand scheme of things, the answer is one no matter what the caliber is. Many have argued for a long time (myself included) that shot placement is far more important than shot caliber. There have been more than enough cases of people hitting the ground and dying after 1 shot to the chest with a .22 and people taking 12 rounds from a .45 to the chest and still charging to effectively disprove the whole concept of “stopping power”.
Or has there? Continue reading
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Meet a Noob!
If you hover your mouse cursor over the “Home” button at the top of the site, you’ll find a link to the new Event Calendar. If you would like to meet one of us in person (for some odd reason), you can check there to see where we’ll be. Little hint: 9 out of 10 times it’ll be a local gun show.
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