In defending home and hearth from varmints and pests (both two and four-legged), a handgun is nice, but a good semi-automatic rifle is a changer. The ability to put multiple rounds on target accurately and in short order, at a distance, can often mean the difference between life and death (for …

This article, “Col. Colt’s Revolving Rifle in the Civil War,” appeared originally in the March 2004 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page here and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. Above: Two basic patterns of the Model 1855 Colt revolving rifle were acquired by the U.S. government. The wartime procured …

There’s rugged simplicity in a single-shot rifle, as well as the kind of reliability that makes them a solid choice that will last for years. Rossi harnessed those virtues in its Matched Pair, but added versatility by shipping the gun with two barrels—one chambered for .22 LR and the other for .410-Bore …

Sometimes the 10-, 12-, 15- or even 17-round magazine that came with your pistol just isn’t enough. Glock owners are used to having magazines with 33 rounds of 9 mm (or more) at their disposal, but the choices for higher-capacity magazines for owners of other striker-fired 9mm pistols has been …

Predator season is in full swing, and that gets me thinking about speedy small-bore centerfire cartridges. Crisp winter days spent with a good mouth call and a favorite rifle can make the best memories, and the challenge of outsmarting coyotes, bobcats and foxes is a large one. You’ll need a good …

I’ll admit it right up front: I’m a fan of Mission First Tactical. The Pennsylvania-based company has been in the AR-15 accessory business for a while now, offering stocks, grips, handguards and other components for America’s favorite rifle. Its polymer Minimalist stock is one of the company’s most popular upgrades, with …

In 2017, SIG Sauer was awarded the contract to provide a new sidearm for the U.S. military. The M18 is a 9 mm polymer-framed, striker-fired gun that is based on SIG Sauer’s popular P320 pistol. The M18, like its P320 predecessor, uses a combination of grip frame that cradles the fire control unit, …

Browning is introducing the McMillan Pro and McMillan Pro Long Range, two new X-Bolt rifles that are built for hunters and long-distance shooters in mind. These new rifles are geared toward shooters who demand more from their equipment and know the difference that quality components make when it’s time to make …

Heckler & Koch introduced the new SP5 in 2020, but we’re first now getting our hands on it for video review. Modeled after the MP5, which is the iconic submachine gun from the last century, the SP5 is the only way for people to get that style platform in the U.S. The SP5 …

When Kimber America first launched its K6s revolver line, the guns were designed for concealed carry only and featured short, snub-nose configurations complete with low-profile sights that prevented printing and allowed for comfortable EDC. However, many consumers wanted a gun they could shoot with more precision at the range, in addition to …