Review: Military Armament Corporation JSOC 1911
Military Armament Corporation describes itself as a “retro-tactical” brand, and when it comes to the company’s brand-new JSOC 1911 handgun, that description could not be more apt. The JSOC 1911 is a full-size .45-caliber 1911 and is outfitted with everything an operator would want in a “fighting 1911 pistol.” In fact, when I …
Review: Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0
A tremendous amount of engineering and craftsmanship must go into a rifle if it can harness the high pressures of a magnum cartridge yet remain light enough for comfortable use on a long trek. Weatherby’s Mark V is a great example, as, even nearly 70 years after its introduction, it remains one …
Rifleman Q&A: Restoring A Krag
Q. I have a sporterized rifle found in my late grandfather’s basement made from what I have determined is a Norwegian Krag-Jorgensen. It has a date of 1924 stamped on it. The extractor is missing, along with some parts of the magazine. The action appears to be the same as the …
Editor’s Choice: Burris Veracity PH
Burris spent years developing the technology behind its Veracity PH riflescope, and now that it’s out for 2023, the innovative Programmable Elevation Knob system promises to make it easier than ever to get on target at distance. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in digital sensor, the elevation knob can …
Former First Lady Just Doesn’t Get It
Michelle Obama, first lady to former President Barack Obama (D), is following in her husband’s footsteps by making absurd claims about firearms ownership and the Second Amendment. “We are the only developed country on the planet where its citizens can have unfettered access to firearms. That is not a good …
The Truth About Crime Rates From 18-20 Year Olds
John Lott, founder and CEO of the Crime Prevention Research Center, takes on a “fact” now being used by gun-control groups, and all the media members who repeat their “facts” without challenging them, that 18-20 year olds are particularly dangerous. Gun-control groups, and politicians who want to ban and onerously …
President’s Foray Into Print Journalism More Fizzle Than Sizzle
Apparently tired of spouting the same gun-control nonsense into a microphone again and again, President Joe Biden (D) has taken to the printed word, allegedly penning a USA Today op-ed published last week in which the newspaper listed him as an “opinion contributor.” Who really wrote the op-ed is uncertain, but one thing’s …
Fightin’ Iron: The Appeal of the Thompson
More than just a Hollywood prop for gangster movies, the Thompson was a legitimate game-changer. More than.1.5 million of the robust Thompson sub-machine guns were made, and they served throughout World War II, Korea and the Vietnam War. It also saw service in no fewer than a dozen other conflicts, …
Glock Aftermarket Barrel Roundup
Take your accuracy to the next level. As great as Glocks are right out of the box, sometimes you want to fancy them up a bit. Throw in a new trigger, new sights, or a barrel upgrade. Let’s look at some terrific options if you want to add a bit …
First Look: Sauer 100 Rifles With H-S Precision Stocks
A composite stock makes one of the top-shelf bolt action rifles even better. JP Sauer und Sohn is now shipping their two new lightweight hunting rifles, the Sauer 100 LWT and Sauer 100 Pantera HS rifles, which are bedded from the factory on H-S Precision reinforced synthetic stocks. The American made …