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Springfield Armory has announced the newest addition to the popular XD-M Elite series—the XD-M Elite 4.5-inch OSP in 10mm. The pistol combines impressive capacity with powerful performance. The 4.5-inch match-grade Melonite-finished barrel maximizes ballistic performance, and the ergonomic frame houses a double-column stainless steel magazine that provides a 16-round capacity in …

CZ-USA has introduced two lefthanded 457 rifles—the Varmint in .22 LR and American in .22 LR or .22 WMR—tailored for lefthanded shooters. These new models inherit the advanced features of the CZ 457 series of bolt-action rifles, but with lefthanded comfort and ease of use. The bolt, push-to-fire safety, and a …

One of the most sought-after variants of the iconic Colt Single Action Army is the first-generation model inspected by Henry Nettleton, U.S. Ordnance Department Principal Sub-Inspector in Charge at the time these guns entered U.S. service. These guns bear Nettleton’s inspection initials on the left side of the hammer and trigger guard, …

Late in 2021, Crimson Trace added the RAD (Rapid Aiming Dot) series of tubeless, reflex-style sights to its Electronic Sights lineup, quietly tripling the company’s catalog of unmagnified red-dot optics. Boasting 10 new SKUs in all, the new additions fall into three basic sub-categories: the truly minuscule RAD Micros, primarily …

My passion is collecting old British Lee-Enfield rifles. Reading books on Lee-Enfield rifles, investigating their proofmarks and regimental markings, and exploring their developmental history is all part of the fun. Several years ago, at a gun show, I purchased a somewhat rare Australian Lithgow No. 1, Mk III* club rifle. …

Winchester Ammunition’s Ballistics Calculator, available free online and through the iOS and Android app stores, is new and improved with a number of enhancements for 2022. This simple, easily navigated tool is a convenient way to view detailed ballistic charts and trajectory graphs for all of Winchester’s ammunition loads, and …

The modern era of powerful handguns began with Smith & Wesson’s 1935 introduction of the .357 Magnum. That company’s major competitor, Colt, also came along with Single Action Army (SAA) models in .357 Mag. before World War II and double-actions a few years later. In the postwar era, there was a …

As Americans pause today and remember the United States service members who have died in combat theaters around the world over the last 246 years, it’s important to remember how this all started. In 1774 the rebellion against English tyranny was hitting full steam in the colonies — a full …

They’re coming at gun owners from all angles now. Sources on Capitol Hill report that Lindsey Graham and gun-grabber Dick Blumenthal had a meeting yesterday to work on a gun control deal, and specifically “Red Flag Gun Confiscation.” “Graham and Blumenthal met privately on the second floor of the Capitol …

Generations of hunters and shooters have trusted the legendary Remington brand. Since 1816, Remington and America have fought and won wars, put food on millions of tables, and brought countless friends and family together at the range and in the field. Now Remington Ammunition is entering a licensing agreement with SA …