Colt kicked off the 9 mm Luger-chambered AR-15/M16 market when it introduced the Colt SMG in 1982. The SMG made use of a straight blowback action that fired from a closed bolt rather than the M16’s direct-impingement, gas-operated, rotating-bolt system. Three years later, Colt introduced a 16″-barreled semi-automatic model for civilians. …

The Eagle LR Special, from Iver Johnson, is one substantial piece of gear. All-steel pistols seem almost anachronistic in the age of polymer or aluminum-alloy frames, yet the Eagle is as modern as any 1911 out there, essential material notwithstanding. Iver Johnson has of late been creating some striking pistols with a …

6 mm ARC (short for Advanced Rifle Cartridge) is a rifle cartridge developed from the 6.5 Grendel round, necked down for 6 mm bullets. A 6 mm ARC bullet will remain supersonic at 1,000 yards and beyond, which makes it ideal for situations which require precise hits at longer ranges. …

There’s something about the looks, feel and function of a 1911, but its heft is a bit too much for some who want comfortable all-day carry. The grip length also adds to the challenge of avoiding printing through clothing, although there has been no shortage of attempts to shrink 1911 …

A laser sight on your defensive pistol can be a tremendous help in a low-light encounter or used as a way to get hits on-target when a good sight picture isn’t possible. There are many different ways to add a laser sight to your handgun. For instance, you can buy …

Just about every type of handgun ever invented has, at some time or another, been compressed for more comfortable concealed carry. The 1911 semi-automatic handgun chambered in the venerable .45 ACP is no exception. It’s been nipped, tucked and weight reduced in various ways. In 2004, the now defunct Para …

Proof Research is known for their innovative use of carbon fiber and advanced composites. The company’s carbon fiber-wrapped barrels are popular choice for shooters who want a lightweight rifle that still delivers pinpoint accuracy on-demand. When it came time to build a chassis rifle for precision rifle competitions, Proof Research decided …

My supply of 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition has vanished. The evidence is circumstantial, but I have reason to believe the Savage Arms Model 110 Elite Precision sent for testing is to blame. My 12-year-old grandson is an accomplice, although I’ve granted leniency after witnessing his groups at 100 yards. When a solid platform …

To understand firearm development, it is necessary to have some knowledge of the economy during their progress. The Civil War brought about a great increase in economic opportunities—hence industrialization—to the Union. Manufacturing business grew at a phenomenal rate. The war created a huge market for firearms and fueled the development …

The .300 Blackout is a versatile cartridge that is specifically designed to be used with suppressed firearms. Now B&T USA is releasing the next generation in their SPR300 (Special Purpose Rifle 300BLK) series of guns, the SPR300 PRO. The SPR300 PRO is chambered for .300 BLK (7.62×35 mm) and is built with a …