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Product Preview: TriggerTech AR Safety
Although primarily revered for its superb drop-in bolt-action and AR-platform triggers, TriggerTech also offers a safety selector upgrade for AR-15 rifles that incorporates a number of convenient features. Not only can the AR Safety’s bilateral levers be configured for either a 45- or a 90-degree throw (a cap is provided …
SAAMI Accepts And Standardizes 360 Buckhammer
Remington Ammunition announced that the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has accepted the 360 Buckhammer. The organization has already published detailed specifications [PDF]. Its chamber and cartridge dimensions—adhered to throughout the industry—ensure pressure remains within safe limits and cartridge compatibility, regardless of the ammunition or firearm manufacturer. “The acceptance of cartridges …
Review: Savage Model 110 PCS
Sometimes a long-barreled firearm is called for when the shooter wishes to squeeze every little bit of ballistic performance out of a cartridge. But many times the improved handiness and totability of a firearm with a shorter barrel and markedly less overall length more than make up for the velocity …
Washington: Senate Committee Vote Scheduled on Bill to Bankrupt Firearm Industry
On Friday, the Senate Ways & Means Committee will hold an executive session and likely vote on Senate Bill 5078, to allow anti-gun zealots to bankrupt the firearm industry with frivolous lawsuits. NRA testified in opposition to SB 5078 at the committee’s January 31st hearing. Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE SB 5078. …
CALIFORNIA GOES FULL ‘WOKE’ ON BANKING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARM INDUSTRY
Never underestimate the ability of California lawmakers to embrace the wildest ideas when it comes to eliminating gun rights. Other states are pushing back on “woke” banking discrimination. Not California. There’s an effort there to require it. State Sen. Dave Min introduced SB 637, which requires that California’s public finances cease …
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 20, 2023
Armed Citizen® Today A wounded suspect is facing charges of attempted burglary of habitation, criminal mischief and criminal trespass after being shot by a homeowner in Bosque County, Texas, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. According to the homeowner, the alleged intruder rammed his vehicle through a locked gate to access …
What’s The Best Semi-Automatic Handgun Action?
Left to right: SAO, DA/SA and DAO actions are typified here by the TISAS Bantam 1911, Beretta 92X F Compact and SIG Sauer P365. Every fan of semi-automatic pistols seems to have a favorite type of action and can list at length the reasons why their choice is superior to …
How To Accurize Your Rifle
I set out to develop an accurate load for my Savage .22-250 Rem. rifle. Unsure I could eliminate my marksmanship ability as a variable, I choose to run my test loads over my chronograph instead. Five rounds each were prepared with nine different charge weights that increased in .2-grain increments …
Inside The Fiocchi Mystique
A recent trip to Italy as a guest of Fiocchi afforded me an inside look at where and, more importantly, how Fiocchi ammunition is made. As our small cadre of gun writers entered the hallways leading to the boardroom in the company’s headquarters in Lecco, a historic steel-making center, we couldn’t help but …
First Look: Korth Callahan Revolver
Nighthawk Custom is known for making top-quality 1911 pistols, revolvers and shotguns. Now Nighthawk is partnering with Korth to bring an iconic weapon from the silver screen to life in a way that only the German craftsmen at Korth can do. The result of this collaboration is the all-new Korth Callahan …