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‘Selling’ The Model 1917: John T. Thompson & The Rifle Demonstrators
Today the Model 1917 rifle is widely recognized as a robust and reliable weapon that helped the Allies win World War I. But initially, it faced great prejudice and caused no little scandal when the public found out that an “inferior” British weapon would be arming our boys over there. As word …
Americans Want Current Laws Enforced, Not More Gun-Control
Americans want better enforcement of firearms laws already on the books, not stricter gun-control, according to the results of a recent poll conducted by Rasmussen. The data shows that 63% of Americans believe the country needs stricter enforcement of existing gun-control laws. Specifically, more than half of those surveyed believed enforcement of …
New: Warne Magazine Extension Line For Handguns And Rifles
Warne Scope Mounts has launched a new line of magazine extensions for both handguns and rifles. The new magazine extensions, made from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum, have capacities ranging from +2 for small compact pistols such as the Glock G42, G43 and G43X, to +0, +3 and +5 for larger …
First Look: Sightmark Presidio Line of Scopes
Sightmark is introducing the Presidio line, a brand-new riflescope family designed to a variety of needs. These new scopes represent the next iteration of Sightmark riflescopes, giving users powerful optics that are both durable and accurate. The Presidios are available in a variety of magnifications and have bright, red illuminated reticles …
I Carry: Smith & Wesson CSX Pistol in a Galco Holster
Firearm: Smith & Wesson CSX (MSRP: $609) With the recent spate of micro-9 mm, double-stack pistols, one can be forgiven for lumping Smith & Wesson’s new CSX pistol into that group. Alternately, one might be tempted to think the CSX is Smith & Wesson’s take on the micro-9 mm 1911, like …
American Tactical Imports Alpha-15
American Tactical Imports (ATI) is no stranger to the AR-15 market, particularly when it comes to creating affordable, reliable platforms in the category. Despite the affordable cost of the company’s offerings, ATI continues to keep up with current trends in the market, and the Alpha-15 is one of the latest iterations. Introduced …
Rifleman Q&A: Early U.S. Model 1917 Serial Numbers
Q. Enclosed are two photos of a U.S. M1917 Enfield with receiver markings unlike any of the four M1917 Enfields that I have owned in the past and present. The rifle is obviously a very early Winchester because of the four-digit serial number and the “W” stamped on the receiver, as opposed to …
CONN. GOV. NED LAMONT DROPS KITCHEN-SINK GUN CONTROL TO COVER FOR CRIME FAILURES
Connecticut’s Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont doesn’t have the celebrity status of some of his gun control governor colleagues like New York’s Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, New Jersey’s Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy or California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. His recent gun control proposal arguably outdoes them all, though. Connecticut’s governor ripped …
First Look: SilencerCo Gas Defeating Charging Handle
If you’ve shot suppressed AR-style rifles at all, you’ve most likely experienced the unpleasant effect of excess gas blowing back into your face as a result of the sound suppressor. It comes with the territory, right? One of those things you have to live with in order to protect your …
January NICS Numbers Highlight Possible ‘New Normal’
The total volume of firearm sales that resulted in an FBI NICs check last month came in at slightly more than 1.3 million, a 42.6-percent decline compared to January 2021 figures according to estimates by Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting (SAAF). The drop, although dramatic, placed the month at nearly …