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Fightin’ Iron: The Smith & Wesson Model 39 Handgun
When he made the point, my buddy was speaking from a position of strength. Chuck Karwan—West Point graduate, champion heavyweight wrestler, combat platoon leader, Green Beret, outdoorsman, gunwriter—was a bear of a guy. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of firearms of all sorts. Karwan was particularly fond of digging into …
5 Commonly Overlooked Carry Guns
Let’s be honest, when many think of a handgun for concealed carry, they probably start looking at Glocks and adjust their selection from there. They may opt for a Glock-like polymer pistol, or very possibly go the more traditional route of the 1911. But, Glocks and 1911s are not the …
Adams Arms Introduces AA19 Handgun
Adams Arms has announced the introduction of its new AA19, a performance-driven compact 9mm Luger handgun. The AA19 combines the company’s years of experience with handgun barrel and slide innovations with its mission of elevating firearm reliability and performance. “Adams Arms is known for its slides and barrels for custom handguns, and now …
Preview: 5.11 Tactical EDC K-USB
There are a variety of different items used in every day carry, from compact handguns to knives. Yet, what if you find yourself in need of a small flashlight as well? 5.11 now offers just such a light tailored to the needs of every day carry with the EDC K-USB keychain flashlight. …
The .44 Special: A Big-Bore Favorite
During the late 1930s, there was much hullabaloo about the .357 Magnum; how it was the most powerful handgun in the world. D.B. Wesson ran around hunting everything from prairie dogs to grizzly bears with the new revolver, and—as is usually the case with something new and cutting edge—there was …
Review: EAA Churchill 512
Akkar started making automotive and gun parts in 1985 in Istanbul, Turkey, and it has been one of the leaders in the current rise of Turkish gunmaking. The company started with pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns, then moved into over-unders and side-by-sides. The latest of the latter is a classically styled …
New For 2021: Henry Frontier Model Threaded Barrel
By making a pair of well-thought-out tweaks to the design of its Frontier Model Long Barrel, Henry has created an ideal rimfire suppressor host in the Frontier Model Threaded Barrel 24″. The most obvious difference, of course, is that the final 0.400″ of the 24″ octagonal barrel’s muzzle has been …
3 WAYS TO GET YOU RANGE INVOLVED IN NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS MONTH
It’s August – that means it’s National Shooting Sports Month®! There is still time to sign up as a participating business to receive a promotional package while supplies last. Just list your business to get featured on the host businesses map and consider building out a fun event or promotion to boost participation …
First Look: SIG Sauer M400 Tread Snakebite SE Rifle
AR pattern rifles have become America’s most popular rifle due, in part, to their almost limitless ability to be upgraded. From changing out barrels and triggers to new stocks and handguards, If you can think of it, chances are, the modular nature of the AR rifle can make it happen. …
The .416 Rigby: History and Performance
The British firm of John Rigby & Co. is older than the United States. Founded in 1775 by John Rigby, the Dublin, Ireland, gunmaker manufactured elegant flintlock rifles and pistols. Some 23 years later, Rigby’s facility was raided by Town-Major Henry Sirr and police force. Virtually every firearm in his place …