The Winchester 1873 may have been “The Gun That Won The West,” but it was the Winchester Model 1892, with its smoother, stronger action, that soon began outselling the earlier toggle-link lever-action and eventually caused the ‘73’s demise in 1921. By contrast, the Winchester ’92 remained in the line until 1941, …

While most of the attention from the end of the United States Supreme Court’s last term focused on several landmark cases, including a major win for gun owners in the NRA-supported case New York State Rifle and Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen, SCOTUS also issued a decision that may substantially limit …

After violent unrest and looting in 2020 that Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot admitted had “spread like wildfire” throughout parts of Chicago, the mayor nonetheless “urged Chicagoans not to take matters into their own hands in this concealed carry state. ‘Do not pick up arms and try to be police. If there’s a …

Armed Citizen® Today A Lauderhill, Fla., man acted in self-defense when an alleged intruder forced his way into a residence on May 15, 2022. Around 11 p.m. that Sunday evening, two residents were inside the home when an intruder climbed through a window. The stranger then produced a firearm, spurring …

The Osprey 2.0 is the latest rendition of the classic SilencerCo Osprey 9 and Osprey 45 suppressors. The most distinctive feature and most-obvious difference between the new and old versions is that the latest model is designed with a button for attaching the suppressor, rather than a lever as on earlier versions. …

Before we dive headfirst into the morass that is the 30 Super Carry debate, let’s start with something (slightly) less controversial: Smith & Wesson’s Shield Plus is a supremely good pistol. Building on the success of the standard Shield and updated M2.0 versions, the Shield Plus kept critical dimensions similar to allow …

There’s a lot new for 2022, from ruggedized thermal sights that are ready for battle to inexpensive light-gathering monoculars that are ideal for spotting game or unwanted pests on your property. ATN | X-Sight LTV Digital Day/Night Scope With almost too many features to list, ATN’s X-Sight LTV 3-9X digital …

Legendary gunmaker Wilson Combat is unveiling a special edition 1911 CQB pistol to commemorate the 45th anniversary of its founding. As a true lover of the 1911 pistol and a serious enthusiast, the founder of Wilson Combat, Bill Wilson, spent his early years customizing handguns using his skills as a watchmaker. Over time, …

With a consistent bullet upset of 1.6-times bullet diameter combined with 12 to 13 inches of penetration, the 115-grain 9 mm ASP load from Nosler should be an ideal defensive-handgun load. Nosler has an impeccable reputation for producing quality ammunition and components, but it is most often thought of as …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Henry Lever Action Brass Axe .410. A Mare’s Leg-style lever gun, the Brass Axe is chambered not for a standard rifle or pistol round, but instead fires .410 bore shotshells. With an overall length just over 26-inches, the short little gun is eminently …