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Uberti USA Wild Bill 1851 Navy Conversion
An expert lawman and scout, James Hickok lived a life on the edge with trust in his sidearms. Uberti USA imports a remembrance piece dedicated to James “Wild Bill” Hickok with its 1851 Navy Conversion revolver. The single-action wheelgun features an open-top design and is chambered for .38 Spl. The Wild Bill …
Review: TriStar Setter S/T
This review of the TriStar Arms Setter S/T shotgun appeared originally in the September 2015 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page here and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. Entry-level shotguns are a mixed bag. Some qualify as tomato stakes, and others, like the TriStar Setter S/T, provide very good value …
Rifleman Q&A: An M1917 Bayonet Made for Vietnam?
Q: I recently purchased a U.S. Model 1917 rifle and would like to get the proper bayonet. I came across an M1917 bayonet with plastic grips marked “GEN CUT.” I was a bit confused, as all the other M1917 bayonets I’ve seen have wooden grips and were made by Winchester or …
SOCIAL ELITES CALL FOR DANGEROUS GUN DATA CHANGES
It seems antigun billionaires think there’s nothing a few dollars and manipulation of government data can’t fix. Arnold Ventures, ran by former Enron trader John and Laura Arnold, is a billionaire philanthropy organization that wants to save us from ourselves through their deep pockets. More specifically, they seek to restrict …
Exploded View: Beretta 950BS Jetfire
Italy’s Fabrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta has been making .25 ACP pistols since 1910, but the firm’s existence dates back a bit further—to 1526, according to Beretta’s latest research. Some six Beretta .25 ACP pistols appeared before World War II, but none equaled the popularity of the post-war Model 950 and its later …
Practicing Unconventional Shooting Positions
While it is true that being able to draw quickly and hit the target quickly and accurately may solve a lot of problems regarding criminal attacks, it doesn’t solve all of them. Criminals are not entirely stupid and they are going to take every advantage that they can. Chances are …
First Look: Rival Arms ST-3X Precision Rifle Stock
Rival Arms is expanding its line of premium aftermarket handgun and rifle components by offering the precision long-range shooter its new adjustable ST-3X Precision Rifle Stock. Many precision rifle chassis systems use a buffer-tube style attachment that is based on available AR-15 rifle stock systems. However, because the needs of an AR-15 …
Second Amendment Supporter Lauren Boebert Wins Congressional Election
Lauren Boebert has won her election to become the member-elect for Colorado’s 3rd congressional district. “I never wavered from my love of country, the fight for freedom, and the strength of my support for the Second Amendment,” Boebert told America’s 1st Freedom. Boebert famously faced off against former Congressman—and failed presidential …
Remington V3 Field Sport: A Popular Shotgun Gone?
Remington’s V3 Field Sport shotgun was a popular choice among enthusiasts looking for a versatile firearm for field work last year, although the recent bankruptcy of Remington Arms may quickly limit the market to used models. The new owners of Remington Arms, Roundhill Group, told American Rifleman that the highest priority is resuming production …
At The Range: Type 99 Arisaka
Although it is completely undeserved, the Japanese Type 99 rifle still has a negative reputation in some circles. Introduced in 1939, it fought every major battle in Japan’s war with the United States. From the battlefields of Bataan, Guadalcanal, the Gilberts, the Marshalls, the Marianas and the Ryukyus, to Peleliu …