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The 1911A1 Aviator follows the basic form of a “Commander”-size M1911A1 with a full-size frame and shortened slide that houses a 4.25″ barrel. Like the original Colt Commander, which was designed in response to the U.S. Army’s request for a smaller and lighter M1911, the Aviator uses an aluminum-alloy frame …

In 1985, I ended my law enforcement career with regular service retirement. At this point in my life, several things changed forever, but a lifelong preoccupation with all things that burn gunpowder was not one of them. Since my teenage years, I have had a strong interest in firearms in …

Lucid Optics has just released an enclosed-emitter, micro-reflex sight, the new Lucid Optics E7. This new optic makes use of the Aimpoint ACRO-style mounting footprint, and like other products found in Lucid Optics’ lineup, the new E7 enclosed-emitter reflex has a blue reticle instead of the typical red or green reticles …

Shooting sports enthusiasts are currently enjoying a kind of golden age in which some of the oldest rifle design concepts are being blended with the latest cartridges and up-to-date features. The Traditions Performance Firearms’ G3 Outfitter is just such a gun. This break-action, single-shot rifle is manufactured by Ardesa of Spain …

Anderson Manufacturing has launched a Custom Shop—located on the premises of its four-building campus in Hebron, Ken.—and its initial offerings include final remnants of OEM parts and Model 700 rifles from the original Remington Custom Shop. The owners of Anderson Manufacturing, Charles and Carl Anderson, purchased that legacy inventory and have …

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) just made a significant announcement that all of America’s hunters, young and old, should loudly celebrate. Even Americans who don’t know the joys and benefits of participating in America’s greatest pastime should celebrate, as they most likely participate in an outdoor activity that …

Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate passed the GOA-backed S. Amdt. 1354 to H.R. 4366 to defund the near three-decade old rule which took guns away from veterans with fiduciaries managing their VA benefits. A nearly identical, GOA-backed amendment passed the House of Representatives in July.  Gun Owners of America (GOA) has been leading the …

Red dots are all the rage nowadays, and for good reason. Iron sights are fine, but a red dot can be a game-changer when it comes to improving your accuracy and speed in pistol shooting. Red dots offer a clear aiming point that’s easy to acquire, especially in fast-paced or …

Faxon Firearms is rolling out the new FX7 line of products oriented for bolt-action rifles. This new collection features precision rifles, barreled actions, pre-fit barrels and complete actions, all designed to meet the exacting standards of today’s discerning shooters and enthusiasts. The FX7 line includes precision rifles chambered in .308 Win. …

While Trijicon wasn’t the first (nor second) to offer an enclosed-emitter sight, the company used its time wisely. Paying close attention to the market—and also to the market reaction—it carefully engineered the new RCR to address issues brought up by other enclosed-emitter sights. Footprint? It uses, obviously, the RMR footprint, one of the most …