This feature article, “I Have This Old Gun: Colt National Match,” appeared originally in the September 2005 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. I recently received an inquiry regarding an interesting variant of the ever-popular Government Model pistol. This …

Now in its 43rd year, the Blue Book Of Gun Values has been updated and expanded with a number of new manufacturers and models. Long considered the definitive source for firearm condition grading and values, the publication provides details, history and prices for almost 30,000 individual firearm models. The latest version contains …

Mossberg launched its Model 940 series of scatterguns back in 2020 with the competition-themed—and Jerry Miculek-endorsed—JM Pro, and the company has been steadily expanding the line ever since with new versions built to accommodate other shotgunning specializations. Early in 2022 came the 940 Pro Turkey, not only the first model designed around the harvesting …

Coming to a neighborhood near you could be any number of predators capable of injuring or even killing you. Thanks to conservation efforts and some over-the-top protective measures, predators, large and small, have expanded in many areas of North America. Once an uncommon sight, black bears, mountain lions, wolves and especially coyotes …

Thanks to the discovery of a cache of Martini-Henry (MH) rifles in Nepal in 2000, many of these 19th century military arms are commonly available in the U.S., but compatible .577/450 MH ammunition is far less plentiful. The Shooter’s Box enables MH owners to fire easily obtainable .45 Colt rounds …

Maxim Defense is releasing a new compact AR9 9mm pistol caliber carbine based on the AR-15 platform. These types of large-format pistols have surged in popularity over the last couple of years and the Maxim Defense MD-9 will now join other well-known examples such as the Heckler and Koch MP5 and …

It’s been said that timing is everything. From comedy to stunts to finding the love of your life, it’s all about the right place and time. Such was the case when the We the People Holsters Optic Cut OWB (Outside the Waistband) holster arrived on my doorstep the day before I was …

SSK Industries was founded by J.D. Jones—recognized as one of the industry’s foremost when it comes to creating innovative wildcat cartridges and cutting-edge firearm designs—in 1977. He brought a wealth of knowledge to the business, having learned to cast bullets and reload from a local gunsmith, later working with Lee …

Shoot United—a Winchester/Olin initiative launched quietly in late 2021—provides firearms and ammunition for participant use during the organization’s outings, each designed to provide a glimpse of the personal and professional benefits of the shooting sports to those who have never been exposed to the pursuit. On Saturday, the organization is holding …

A Walnut, Calif., resident acted in self-defense when he encountered a suspected burglar in his home on May 20, 2022. The 27-year-old resident was inside his home that Friday night when he heard footsteps around 4 a.m. Arming himself with a firearm, the resident then searched the home looking for …