This article appeared originally as “A Century Of The Mauser 98” in the July 1998 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. The great success of the Mauser 98 rifle is due chiefly to its well-designed turnbolt action developed by Paul Mauser. …

Beretta introduced the tilt-barrel .32 ACP Tomcat to its pistol line back in 1996, with Covert models featuring extended 1/2×28 TPI-threaded muzzles—for compatibility with most 9 mm Luger muzzle accessories and suppressors—joining the family in 2020. Now for 2023, the company has added a trio of new versions of the …

Armed Citizen® Today Two homeowners in Joplin, Mo., arrived home to an unpleasant surprise, as they encountered an armed intruder who had allegedly barricaded himself inside their house on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. According to a press release from the McDonald County Sheriff’s Office, the 62-year-old alleged burglar was inside …

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) agreed to pay $25,000 to the National Rifle Association for failing to turn over documents that were needed by the NRA to defend itself against an election lawsuit from a gun-control group. This agreement covers the costs NRA lawyers spent in its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) efforts to try to …

Modern ammunition has changed considerably over the last couple of decades, with our projectiles offering a level of performance previously unattainable. In both construction and conformation, our modern bullets have changed so much that the previously accepted minimums—with respect to cartridge choice—have been rethought. While I’m not going to get …

Holosun Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and production of optical devices, particularly sights and lasers for firearms. Founded in 2013 and based in California,, Holosun has quickly made a name for itself in the shooting and outdoor markets. Holosun offers a variety of products ranging …

Springfield Armory has launched its all-new customer dashboard and mobile app. The new website and app promise a streamlined customer experience and centralized hub of resources and support for Springfield Armory firearms. The customer dashboard gives users access to warranty activation, searchable manuals and instructional videos. Customers can also privately manage …

These days, anyone who makes their way to an action-pistol match practically anywhere in the world is likely to find a CZ Shadow 2. The CZ Shadow 2 is derived from the venerable CZ-75, a cult-classic 9mm pistol. Metal-framed CZs stand out from most other handguns because they are hammer-fired guns …

Today on Rifle Roundup we have a Wilson Combat Super Sniper AR-15, chambered in 224 Valkyrie, with a Leupold Mark 5HD Scope and a Luth-AR MBA-1 stock. If the AR-15 is known for anything, it’s known for being almost infinitely transformable into almost any type of rifle. The lower receiver is legally considered to be the …

What we have here is another exclusive brought to you by Davidson’s, which means the Howa M1500 Super Lite Carbon is only available through the company’s Gallery of Guns. Davidson’s has been in the firearm industry for decades, having expanded from its early roots in the automotive industry. From 1980 until …