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An Ode to the .338 Lapua Magnum
Hunters today are blessed with a seemingly endless selection of capable cartridges to pursue their quarry. While many of them were designed “from zero” for hunting, some of the best options have military origins. Case in point: the stalwart .30-06 Springfield. There’s also the .223 Remington (and the 5.56x45mm NATO), 6.5x55mm …
Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory 1911 TRP 5″ 10 mm RMR
Springfield Armory’s TRP line of 1911 handguns has been a popular line for the company for many years, and it has continually added new options to the lineup with different lengths, chamberings and extra features. Back in 2019, Springfield unveiled another addition to the line in addition to the 6″ barreled 1911 …
Building a Compact Takedown .300 BLK AR Pistol
Attendees visiting the 2020 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, which seems a lifetime ago now, saw a variety of exotic AR configurations. AR-type pistols in particular were making a strong showing with takedown models, like the Springfield Armory Edge Evac, stealing the show. The Evac proved to be a hoot to shoot …
Remington Nylon 66: A Vintage ‘Gun Of The Future’
Polymer stocks, grips and frames are common on firearms today, but that wasn’t the case back in 1959, when Remington introduced the Nylon 66. Roughly 4,500 became available for sale in January of that year with a price tag of just under $50. The design was radical and marketed as “The gun of …
First Look: Primary Arms Optics ACSS Griffin X Mil Reticle for SLx Riflescope
Primary Arms Optics has released a new ACSS Griffin X Mil reticle option for the SLx 1-8×24 mm FFP Rifle Scope. The SLx line delivers premium-level features and quality construction at an affordable price point, and the 1-8×24 FFP is no exception. The SLx line is responsible for Primary Arms Optics’ …
Communist Small Arms of the Korean War
American troops went to war in Korea carrying many of the same weapons that served the U.S. military during World War II. They soon found themselves in combat against North Korean troops carrying their own World War II-vintage small arms. The North Koreans used Soviet-made small arms, the same types …
UNWELCOME BUSINESS VS. GREENER PASTURES: THE REASON BEHIND S&W’S TENNESSEE MOVE
The decision to move a flagship manufacturer isn’t easy. It’s also not hard when legislators target an industry for destruction. That’s the case with Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., which recently announced it will move its headquarters and a large portion of their manufacturing from Springfield, Mass., to Marysville, Tenn. …
What’s the Biggest Danger: “Assault Weapons” or Feet and Hands?
Given President Joe Biden’s insistence that so-called “assault weapons” (the term anti-gun extremists created to refer to the semi-automatic firearms owned and used legally by millions of Americans) must be banned for reasons of public safety, one would think these rifles were being used in a staggering number of murders. …
First Look: New Firearms Tools from Fix it Sticks
Fix It Sticks makes innovative, modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters. Now they are introducing a new a Brass Pin Punch Set, Extended Action Bits, a Brass Hammer Head bit and 140 Inch Pound Torque Limiter, all designed significantly increase the functionality of either Fix It Sticks tool system or …
How the NRA Helped Normalize Suppressor Use
The men whose names are common amongst firearm enthusiasts often made their marks in other fields of endeavor far outside the world of guns. Samuel Colt invented a marine torpedo, as did Arthur Savage, who also invented radial tires. L.C. Smith not only gave his name to a fine line …