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Review: Gemtech Lunar 9 Suppressor
This suppressor is rated for pistol calibers up to 9 mm and subsonic .300 Blackout shot dry only (i.e. without adding sound-abating water) from a barrel no shorter thanĀ 8 inches. Gemtech states that it will handle 9 mm in full-automatic fire, but only sporadic bursts of 4-8 shots with a …
Origins of the ‘Trapdoor’ Springfield: The Allin Conversions
Most arms collectors and students of the American Western frontier are familiar with the .45-70 Govāt āTrapdoor Springfieldā rifles and carbines used by U.S. Army infantrymen and cavalrymen from 1873 through the Spanish-American War of 1898. Indeed, a strong case can be made that the Trapdoor, rather than the lever-action …
NMLRA Hosting Black Powder Cartridge Weekend In August
For the smokepole fans out there, the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (NMLRA) is hosting a Black Powder Cartridge Bonanza weekend thisĀ August 14-16 at the Walter Cline Range in Friendship, IN. To complement the NMLRA Black Powder matches, a NRA Silhouette BPCR Regional will be held simultaneously. According to match …
What the NY AGās Lawsuit is Really About
āThis was a baseless, premeditated attack on our organization and the Second Amendment freedoms it fights to defend. You could have set your watch by it:Ā The investigation was going to reach its crescendo as we move into the 2020 election cycle. Itās a transparent attempt to score political points and …
New Hampshire: Governor Sununu Vetoes Firearm Seizure Bill
Today, Governor Chris Sununu vetoedĀ legislation that sought to allow the suspension of your Second Amendment rightsĀ without due process.Ā Thanks to the Governorās actions, House Bill 687 will be unable to erode our Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms.Ā Ā Please contactĀ Governor SununuĀ and thank him for vetoing firearm seizure legislation, House Bill …
Bloomberg-Backed Group to Pour Millions into Races in Key States
Everytown for Gun Safety, the group funded by billionaire and failed presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg, has pledged to spend big in this fallās elections; specifically in battleground states to help boost the Democratic Partyās presumptive nominee, Joe Biden. The group plans to spend $15 million (of a larger $60 million …
This Old Gun: Ruger Mini Thirty
More SUBSCRIBE One of the most successful commercial semi-automatic rifles introduced in the latter half of the 20th century is the Mini-14 family, made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. First introduced in 1973, the Ruger Mini-14 utilizes a Garand style rotating bolt design coupled with a self-cleaning fixed-piston gas system. …
Understanding Different Muzzle Devices and How they Work
The question of which muzzle device is best for a given rifle comes up quite frequently in conjunction with my gun work. Understanding the basic differences between types of muzzle devices and how they work for or against your needs should simplify the process of choosing the right one. …
Henry Issues Safety Warning and Recall Notice of Henry Single-Shot Rifles & Shotguns
Henry Repeating Arms has issued a voluntary recall of all H015-series single shot rifles and single shot shotguns manufactured prior to July 1, 2020. Henry recently discovered a potential safety issue wherein, under certain conditions, it is possible that some of these models may discharge without the trigger being pulled …
Merwin Hulbert & Co. Guns: Forgotten Western Revolvers
During the mid-19th century, a man named Joseph Merwin was involved in manufacturing and marketing a single-action revolver. He teamed up with a man named Bray in 1856 and called the company Merwin & Bray. Like most newly formed gun companies, Merwin & Bray struggled for some 18 years before …