In 1922, Fabrique Nationale unveiled the result of efforts to modernize its Model 1910, providing a cutting-edge handgun that, at the time, was expected to attract military and police contracts across Europe. The new Model 1922 was chambered for the then-popular 9 mm Short (.380 ACP) cartridge, as well as for the …

Depending on your point of view, Ruger is either a very early or rather late adopter of the 5.7×28 mm FN cartridge. Early in that, in addition to Fabrique Nationale (the design’s originator back in the late 1980s), the gunmaker has now become only the second major manufacturer to fully embrace the cartridge by …

Congress did some damage to the Second Amendment last June, but anti-Second Amendment legislators did not manage to push through any of the more-draconian agenda items for which President Joe Biden (D) so often calls. Congress did not pass a ban on so-called “assault weapons.” It did not prohibit the …

1. Equipping Made Easy Do you have a friend or family member who just won’t get a bag together? Get them Clinger Holsters’ Tactical Bug Out Bag, which comes pre-stuffed with enough food, water, shelter and survival tools for four people to feasibly survive 72 hours, with plenty of space …

When the Safariland name pops up, we typically associate it with duty and military holsters. After all, those are the rigs that made Safariland famous. Law enforcement and military personnel worldwide have relied on them for decades. The brand is famous for open-carry duty holsters with Level 2 or 3 retention, depending …

The task of selecting a handgun for everyday carry (EDC) is one that is hotly debated online and at gun counters everywhere, with no shortage of strong opinions. The question of “What should I carry?” has an answer that is simple and complex at the same time: It depends. When I evaluate …

Dark Star Gear, a small Pennsylvania company known for its high-end concealment gear, is now revamping its Apollo holster line. Originally, the Apollo was only available for snubnose revolvers. Now, however, Dark Star Gear is offering the Apollo for four of the most popular carry pistols on the market: The …

CZ-USA is adding another member to the CZ-600 family, its popular flagship line of centerfire bolt-action rifles. The company’s latest newcomer is the CZ-600 Range Rifle, with defining features like a laminated, target-style stock for positional shooting and a bull barrel. The new CZ-600 Range Rifle is built around 24-inch, heavy-profile, …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at Leupold’s DeltaPoint Pro red-dot sight. With one of the widest windows in its class, the DeltaPoint Pro offers quick acquisition and easy target transition. Further, the battery is top-loading, meaning a battery change does not necessitate a full re-zeroing. For more information on this …

This article, “Gunsmithing Know-How: Applying A Bake-On Cerama-Coat Finish,” appeared originally in the January 2007 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. In years past, there was a “Henry Ford attitude” about refinishing the metal on a gun. You could …