Guns: GunBlast.com

Unlike most consumer goods, it can be difficult finding reviews of guns on the Web. Shooters often have to pore over dozens of webforum posts, containing sometimes apocryphal accounts of what a particular firearm will or will not do, in order to make an informed decision. One of the websites that does provide lengthy and detailed reviews of guns is GunBlast.com.

That's not to say the place isn't a commercial entity. Like most big websites, there's ads, and the occasional review that almost reads like an advertisement. But the Quinns and their contributing writers seldom venture into gun rag hip-wader territory. Instead, you'll get lots of pictures (many of which show them carrying guns in practical holsters, which is a nice touch), and even load and accuracy information.

The breakthrough review for me was their piece on the then-new .500 S&W. I couldn't imagine how such a powerful revolver could be comfortable to shoot, but, as they claim, the .500 is really a pussycat with the right loads.