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Rifleman Q&A: Unserialized Remington Mosin-Nagants?
Q. My Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant rifle was made by Remington in 1917 for Imperial Russia with stampings of an ordnance bomb in the wood above the magazine, and a “P” below the trigger. The unusual feature is the absence of a serial number. Do you know of other non-numbered Remington Mosin-Nagants? …
First Look: SIG Sauer P320 Grip Module By Mirzon
The SIG Sauer P320 rewrote the rulebook for the modern defensive pistol. Its innovative design is based on a combination of a Fire Control Unit, or FCU, which holds all the workings of the gun, and a grip module, which holds the FCU and connects everything to the rest of …
What You Carry
I often wonder how much real thought goes into the selection of a personal defense gun by most people. In a lot of the defensive pistol classes we see people with guns that are too small, guns that don’t fit their hands, or guns that they obviously don’t understand. In …
I Carry: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Pistol in a Crucial Concealment Holster
Firearm: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro (MSRP: $634) Springfield Armory’s brand-new Hellcat Pro should look rather familiar. It expands the popular Hellcat pistol line to bring a slightly larger version to market, being more the size of a compact than a subcompact pistol. The Hellcat Pro features a 4.8-inch height, 15-round …
Sometimes, Even Hollywood Gets It Right
Too often, Hollywood portrays firearms as objects imbued with some sort of scary aura, as if they are inherently violent in their nature. Worse than that, many of these actors and actresses routinely campaign against your Second Amendment rights while simultaneously enjoying the luxury of armed security. How many times …
Armed Self-Defense: One Fateful Day In March
If you listen to the Los Angeles Times, the worst thing any homeowner can do is purchase a firearm for defense of themselves and their family. On January 31, the Times published an op-ed by Dr. Steven J. Sainsbury, a hospice and geriatric physician from San Luis Obispo, Calif., titled “Thinking of buying a gun …
Technology Era Concealed Carry
The metamorphosis of the concealed carry handgun during my lifetime has been remarkable. In 1995, North Carolina passed Concealed Carry. I took a certification class and obtained my permit. In those days, there were few choices for small, truly concealable guns with adequate power, and none of them had capacity …
Staccato Launches New Online Gun Configurator
Staccato’s new online gun configurator stood out this year at SHOT Show 2022, where the company had the system on display at its booth. It’s impressive to see, and you can check it out for yourself right now at the Staccato website. Go to the personalize section to begin. Buy …
Classics: Model 1895 Browning Machine Gun
While the fine lines, elegant tripod and attached leather case might give the appearance of a fine instrument, the Colt Model 1895 Automatic belt-fed machine gun brought the full brutality of modern warfare to the start of the 20th century • This particular model, S/N 161, can be traced directly …
First Look: Elite Survival Systems Concealed Carry Fanny Pack
Sometimes concealed carry on your person just isn’t a viable option, and you need something that allows for quick access your gun, but keep it near your person rather than one your person. This is where a concealed carry fanny pack or waist pack comes in handy. A fanny pack …