Article first appeared at Cheaperthandirt. One More time, Mrs. Clinton, the Gun Industry is not ‘Immune from Liability.’ I mean come on, Even Bernie Sanders knows that and had to call Clinton’s statement into question adding, that he does not favor trying to put firearms manufacturers out of business.That is …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthandirt. Trigger pull, trigger jobs, trigger reset—the trigger has as much (or more) to do with accuracy on a handgun as the sights. However, there is a lot of bad information on how and when you should look into having a trigger job done on your …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. If you’ve ever wanted to fire a “Brown Bess,” the British short land service pattern musket and one of early America’s most important firearms, you’ll soon have your chance. As of March 19, 2016, visitors to Colonial Williamsburg, Va.’s educational musket range will be …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. The increase in criminal “strike team” size signals it’s time lawful citizens take a close look at their home-defense gun’s magazine capacity. Some politicians claim a double-barreled shotgun is enough, but I’ll let you decide. In Illinois, a trio beat a 71-year-old man to …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. The Chinese Type 56 is the most prolific version of rifles in the AK family—about 20 percent of AK-type rifles today is a Type 56—having been exported by the Chinese to communist movements throughout the world. The rifle was especially prevalent in the hands …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. The Ruger 10/22 rifle, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014, remains one of the most ubiquitous rifles extant with dozens of variations and endless possibilities for customization. In his Nov. 2014 American Rifleman feature story, Brian Sheetz wrote that, “according to current company sources, the 10/22 …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. Now that Tennessee has named the Barrett Model 82/M107 its official state rifle, other states should be taking their shot. Although some anti-gun politicians may be reluctant, there’s still a way to avoid angst by going with an option that reflects the region, its history …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. Its profile is as iconic as any firearm ever designed. The design is complex, fragile, yet beautiful and sophisticated—a clear reflection of its designer. Long after its demise as a service pistol, it retains a following of steadfast collectors. The Pistole Parabellum 1908 or …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., was formed in January 1949, and production was soon underway for the fledgling company’s sole product, a .22-cal. pistol designed by company co-founder, William B. Ruger. The first shipment of Ruger .22 pistols was on Oct. 6, 1949. By year’s …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. More SUBSCRIBE American Rifleman Editor-in-Chief Mark Keefe delves into the SIG Sauer Legion series with one of the company’s initial offerings—the P229. The original P229 has seen service in the hands of myriad agencies, both foreign and domestic, but the new Legion Series expands on …