Roy Weatherby had an unbridled affection for velocity, and starting in the mid-1940s he released a series of proprietary cartridges designed to better the performance of existing designs. Among his original designs, the .270 Weatherby Magnum would better the muzzle velocity of the .270 Winchester by 300 fps or so, …

One of the key questions in the debate over the Second Amendment is: “What can you do to defend yourself, your family and your property when your government neglects to do so?” A perfect example can be found back in 1870, the year before the founding of the National Rifle …

There was a time when revolvers were the kings of daily carry, and for the real pros—those who packed day in and day out—a compact, six-shot revolver with a 3-inch barrel was the sine qua non of defensive tools. So much so that it was the standard issue of the FBI before …

Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie warned us years ago that the rights of the people that are protected in the US Constitution, namely the right to keep and bear arms, was under attack by both Democrats and Republicans.  Now, it’s even worse as gun confiscations and prosecutions reach record levels. Grab …

In a marketplace saturated with AR-15 pattern rifles, some companies opt to march to the beat of their own drummer. FM Products (short for Foxtrot Mike) is just such a company. With the goal of providing top-quality rifles at blue-collar prices, this company offers reliable .223 Rem. and 5.56 NATO rifles designed …

Chances are, you’ve got that one buddy who thinks the AR-15 is the be-all, end-all weapon for everything. “It’s so accurate, I’d just shoot it [a charging brown bear] in the head,” they claim, despite the 5.56 NATO cartridge not being permitted for deer hunting in a number of states …

Of all the cartridges that occupy the shooting sports, none are more intriguing than the .22 Long Rifle. On one hand, it’s commonly regarded as an informal cartridge that you might purchase in bulk to shoot cans at short distances. On the other hand, it is the same cartridge that …

There’s no denying the fact that our shooting gear—rifles, ammunition and optics—has progressed considerably over the last quarter century. Shooters are routinely hitting the mark at distances once thought nearly impossible, or at least reserved for military snipers. Hunting at long ranges has also gained quite a popular following, and while …

Firearm: Glock G44 (MSRP: $379) Like pretty much everybody else in this business, when the Glock G44 was first introduced a few years ago, I thought “Oh great, a .22LR pistol that will make a great training gun for people who own a Glock G19.” I didn’t own a Glock G19 at …

This article, “The Nighthawk: Warhorse To Thoroughbred,” by Wiley Clapp, appeared originally in the February 2006 issue of American Rifleman. Today, Nighthawk Custom maintains production of its GRP 1911, “One Gun, One Gunsmith,” with upgrades added and chambering options such as 30 Super Carry and 9 mm Luger. To subscribe to the magazine, …