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New For 2023: Stag Arms Pursuit
While Stag Arms is well-known for its innovative Modern Sporting Rifles, the company has recently stepped into the precision bolt-action hunting rifle world with its new-for-2023 Pursuit Bolt Action. Not your average M700-type chassis rifle, the Pursuit bolt-action seeks to bring AR modularity to the turn-bolt world and adds to the company’s line-up …
Review: Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite Rifle
I’ve been infatuated with the Scout-Rifle concept since Jeff Cooper began writing about it in the early 1980s. It was 30 years later before I had the means to thoroughly investigate it, and when I did, I tried every scout-like rifle I could find and used them every way I …
The Rise and Fall and Rise of the Metal Framed, Double Stack 9mm Pistol
One trend I spotted at the 2023 SHOT Show was the increasing popularity of single-action, metal-framed 9mm pistols with double stack magazines. Staccato has built their reputation on that sort of pistol, Beretta rolled out a single action version of the iconic Model 92 pistol, Dan Wesson rolled out the DWX (for real), and Springfield Armory was …
Gun Of The Week: Davidson’s Exclusive Pietta 1873 Convertible
Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and this time, we’re on the range with an incredibly versatile single-action revolver built by Pietta. This Davidson’s Exclusive version is not only offered in a bunch of barrel lengths, it’s also available in multiple calibers and can be easily converted between several …
Remington Subsonic .22 LR Safety Recall
Remington Ammunition has issued a safety recall for one lot of its subsonic .22 Long Rifle ammunition. The recall, which was issued Dec. 15, 2023, is limited to cartridges that shipped in Remington Subsonic 22 LR 100-round packs, or bulk cases, in lot number P25HB4. Owners of other subsonic .22 LR …
The “Perfect Pistol” Doesn’t Exist
One of the frequent thought experiments bandied about whenever firearm enthusiasts are chatting is the “What if you could only have one …” question. Here in America, we have the bulwark of the Second Amendment; you can own as many guns as you’d like (or can afford, at least), and …
First Look: Savage 110 Ultralite Elite
Savage Arms has launched its 110 Ultralite Elite rifle. For this precision firearm, Savage has teamed up with proven partners. It starts with a Proof Research carbon fiber-wrapped stainless steel barrel, which saves weight while continuing to promote accuracy. Meanwhile, Mhttps://mdttac.com/DT has contributed its HNT26 folding carbon fiber stock, allowing for a combination …
First Look: New Lever Action Rifles From Rossi
Rossi USA is introducing two new additions to its R95 series of lever-action rifles, the Triple Black and the Laminate models. These new variants offer distinct finishes to cater to individual preferences, while still sharing the features of the R95 that enhance the shooting experience. Key Features: Black Cerakote Finish (Triple …
Review: Rossi Brawler .45 Colt/.410 Single-Shot Pistol
My first opportunity to work with Rossi’s single-shot pistols came along more than a decade ago in the form of the Rossi Matched Pair model. Based on the company’s small bore break-action shotgun, this particular version shipped with one barrel chambered in .45 Colt/.410 bore and a second in .22 LR. Although …
Preview: C&C Sutlery Cavalry Carbine Sling
Made of high-quality leather in the United States, the C&C Sutlery Cavalry Carbine Sling replicates the design used by Civil War-era and later mounted soldiers to ensure their saddle-ring-equipped carbines remained with them at all times—especially in the case of involuntary dismounts. Like the originals, this one is worn diagonally …