The task of selecting a handgun for everyday carry (EDC) is one that is hotly debated online and at gun counters everywhere, with no shortage of strong opinions. The question of “What should I carry?” has an answer that is simple and complex at the same time: It depends. When I evaluate …

Dark Star Gear, a small Pennsylvania company known for its high-end concealment gear, is now revamping its Apollo holster line. Originally, the Apollo was only available for snubnose revolvers. Now, however, Dark Star Gear is offering the Apollo for four of the most popular carry pistols on the market: The …

CZ-USA is adding another member to the CZ-600 family, its popular flagship line of centerfire bolt-action rifles. The company’s latest newcomer is the CZ-600 Range Rifle, with defining features like a laminated, target-style stock for positional shooting and a bull barrel. The new CZ-600 Range Rifle is built around 24-inch, heavy-profile, …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at Leupold’s DeltaPoint Pro red-dot sight. With one of the widest windows in its class, the DeltaPoint Pro offers quick acquisition and easy target transition. Further, the battery is top-loading, meaning a battery change does not necessitate a full re-zeroing. For more information on this …

This article, “Gunsmithing Know-How: Applying A Bake-On Cerama-Coat Finish,” appeared originally in the January 2007 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. In years past, there was a “Henry Ford attitude” about refinishing the metal on a gun. You could …

Armed Citizen® Today A homeowner in Walterboro, S.C., took action when he encountered two alleged robbers trying to break in on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Around 10 p.m., the homeowner was inside his house when two men, both armed with handguns, attempted to force their way in through the front …

SIG Sauer has been leading the charge in innovation in handguns with the P365 and P320 handguns when it comes to modularity. Now the company is doing the same thing with optics. SIG Electro-Optics, based in Portland, Oregon, has been bringing new products to the market at a rapid pace, …

Firearm: Kimber KHX Ultra (MSRP: $1,468) For those that either don’t care for striker-fired pistols or simply prefer the lighter trigger of a single-action 1911, Kimber’s Ultra size 1911s might be something to consider. With a 6.8-inch overall length, 3-inch barrel, 4.75-inch height and 25-ounce weight, it’s not significantly larger than …

GForce Arms is now adding the Model GFLVR410SK, a tactical lever action shotgun to its Huckleberry family of .410-bore shotguns. This product line is built around .410 shotguns manufactured in Turkey and imported by GForce Arms out of Reno, NV. The Huckleberry shotgun family is offered with several different fit and …

Q. I’ve seen references to an M1903A1 rifle. I’ve looked around at a bunch of gun shows, and I have not found a rifle marked “M1903A1.” How does that variant differ from a standard M1903 rifle? A. In 1929, a full-pistol grip (Type C) stock was standardized to replace the previous …