Article first appeared at American Rifleman. By October of 1941, Operation Barbarossa was in full swing. From Latvia to Crimea, the entire western boundary of the Soviet Union was crumbling beneath the feet of 4 million Axis troops. As the Panzers rumbled eastward, the heart of Soviet industrial production collapsed …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. Excerpted from Arms and the Man, Vol. 50 No. 1, April 6, 1911. Up to March 29, 1911, the official military hand arm of the United States was the Colt’s .38 caliber revolver. But on that day, as a result of the movement of …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. So, you don’t have $2,000 to spend on a switch-barrel, piston-driven Ruger SR-556? No problem, as Ruger’s AR-556 is a direct-gas impingement carbine that offers most of the features AR buyers are looking for at a little more than a third of the price. …

Article first appeared at Shooting Illustrated. Most people are familiar with the Snap-On brand of tools. The choice of mechanics, do-it-yourselfers and craftsmen, Snap-On’s tools and equipment are known for being rugged and long-lasting. You know, the kind of reputation you want in a pocketknife. Using that mindset, CRKT introduced the …

Article first appeared at LWRCI. Directly descended from the rifles developed by LWRCI™ to meet the requirements for the U.S. Army Individual Carbine program, the IC-A5 is built for high performance. The IC-A5 is the latest model in the IC – Individual Carbine series. Customers called for an adjustable gas block …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. One of the most popular subcategories of collecting pre-’64 Winchester lever-actions is the “trapper,” or “baby carbine” as it was originally called, a model with a barrel shorter than the standard length of 20″. Trappers encompass Model 1873s, 1892s and 1894s, with verified extra-cost …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. Remington has announced its latest addition to its 1911 lineup, the R1 Enhanced Commander, offered in either a black oxide or satin stainless finish. The .45-cal. pistol features a fiber optic front sight, adjustable rear sight, and match grade barrel. Other features are as …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. Watch this “I Have This Old Gun” segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV, as editors reflect on the history of the Browning 1917A1 machine gun. Buy All-American! Bring health and vitality back to your body with these non-transdermal patches Get your …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. The American commercial market for M1911 semi-automatic pistols is lively and growing despite being full to the brim with manufacturers. Populated by virtually every major gunmaker and a dozen, or more, smaller operations, it can be tough to stand out from the crowd. It’s …

Article first appeared at American Rifleman. More SUBSCRIBE The Thompson has been referred to as the gun that made the 1920s roar, and was known as the “Chicago Typewriter” because the sound of one being fired was similar to the sound of typing on a typewriter in the distance throughout …