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After more than a twenty-year production hiatus, in 2020, Colt relaunched its famous Python revolver with two-barrel length options—4.25-inch and 6-inch. However, collectors still longed for the 3-inch model. The wait is officially over—Colt has announced that it is bringing back the production 3-inch-barrelled Python. Like all Colt Pythons, the 3-inch version is chambered for …

In 1967, Ruger embarked on an ambitious project. The task was to shrink the M14—the select-fire, 7.62 NATO-chambered rifle that replaced the U.S. military’s venerable M1 Garands in 1959—to a more nimble firearm with the same performance and reliability. Adding to the challenge was the fact that the new firearm also needed …

Springfield Armory only recently made its entry into the AR-platform world, with its first models like the Saint in 5.56 mm NATO being released only a few years ago. However, despite its late entry into a saturated market with well-established competition, Springfield Armory AR-platform rifles and carbines offer plenty of built in features …

Established in 2002, CMMG continues its innovative engineering by providing DIY kits to at-home builders of AR-15-type guns. Whether building from scratch, or converting previously built guns into custom works, hobbyists and professionals alike benefit from the unique engineering CMMG Inc. has to offer. The MkG 8″ Barrel and BCG Kit presents …

Gun control groups worked for decades to impose Second Amendment restrictions that do little to reduce crime. They’ve used public relations campaigns, scare tactics and rhetoric that never addresses those actually committing these tragedies. Over the past two years, though, Americans have experienced first-hand what happens when they are left …

Apex Tactical makes a large number of accessories for guns from Glock, Smith & Wesson, SIG Sauer and many others. Now Apex has expanded its support for the FN line of pistols with a new Plus-2 Magazine Base Pad Extension for the FNX-45 model pistol. The FNX-45 is the result of …

Savage Arms has announced the addition of .17 Winchester Super Magnum (WSM) to its line of A Series rifles. The new A17 WSM Sporter and A17 WSM Target Thumbhole pair the dynamic rimfire cartridge with Savage’s A Series semiautomatic action. “Savage has seen outstanding performance from the 17 WSM cartridge and …

Q: Due to my advanced age, my eyesight is to the point where I have a hard time shooting with open sights. I have a Ruger .22-cal. New Model Single-Six revolver and would like to mount a red-dot sight on this gun. Does anyone make a mount that would use the …

Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW) received a $137,000 donation from Brownells last month, which represents a percentage of the company’s total sales from Nov. 8 to 12—including Veterans Day. The non-profit organization, which was founded in August of 2012, will use the funds to continue its mission of providing therapeutic outdoor experiences …

Smith & Wessons firearms are held in high regard in the market, but there are some premium models that are a step up from the standard models. These select firearms are worked over by the Performance Center at Smith & Wesson. At the Performance Center, Smith & Wesson firearms are fine …