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Best Seller: Smith & Wesson Model 642
The Smith & Wesson Model 642, a classic J Frame design, was the fourth most sold revolver of 2021.
I Have This Old Gun: Dutch Luger
In this American Rifleman TV segment of "I Have This Old Gun," we take a look at the features and history of one of the German designed P08 Luger semi-automatic service pistol as used by the Dutch military.
Preview: Meprolight Mepro MOR PRO
Meprolight’s latest Multi-Purpose Reflex Sight provides professional operators and civilians alike with a battlefield-inspired, optical sighting system that is fully capable and optimized for low-light work.
Gun Sales Decrease, Ammunition Reappearing In Stores
With the fall of overall firearm sales in May of 2021 as compared to a year prior, as reflected off FBI NICS check numbers, popular caliber of ammunition are new starting to reappear at distributors.
Good To Go: EAA's Girsan MC9 Pistols
European American Armory has introduced a pair of affordable and accurate 9 mm pistols from Girsan that come ready for work or the range with micro red-dot optics included from the factory.
Preview: SB Tactical SB22 Chassis System
SB Tactical developed its SB22 chassis system to enhance the utility and versatility of Ruger's popular 10/22 rifles and Charger pistols.
The Armed Citizen® June 7, 2021
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Rifleman Q&A: An Auger Gun In The Civil War?
From the archives of American Rifleman, read about Wilson Ager's "Coffee Mill Gun" from the June 2004 magazine.
Preview: Adaptive Tactical EX Performance Tactical Light Forend
Adaptive Tactical released a newly redesigned shotgun fore-end complete with a built-in light that's designed for use on today's popular Remington and Mossberg pump-action shotguns.
Best Seller: Rossi R92 Lever-Action Rifle
The Rossi R92, based off the classic Winchester Model 1892 lever-action rifle, was the fourth-best-selling lever-action rifle of 2020.
Quantum Cloning: A Colt Model 601 Brought Back To Life
Early last year, the Puerto Rican Police Bureau demilled and liquidated some of its old stocks of rifles as parts kits for private purchase. These kits give the average enthusiast the ability of building up a clone of one of the earliest evolutions of the AR-15 platform: the Colt Model 601.
NRA Gun of the Week: Walther Full-Size PDP 4.5"
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman staff examine the full-size, striker-fired, duty pistol from Walther that sports a 4.5” barrel and features the company’s Performance Duty Texture and slide cut for optics.
The Armed Citizen® June 4, 2021
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" segment for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
ARTV: The Springfield Armory Story
Springfield Armory Inc., based in Geneseo, Ill., was founded in the early 1970s when Bob Reese took over the manufacturing machinery formerly used by Elmer Ballance to produce M1A rifles.
Alexander Hamilton's Pistols Sold At Auction
A pair of flintlock holster pistols that were once presented to Alexander Hamilton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, sold at auction this past month, along with other noteworthy arms.
Best Seller: CZ-USA Hammer Coach Shotgun
The CZ-USA Hammer Coach 12-ga. shotgun was the third most sold side-by-side shotgun of 2020, made for CZ by the Turkish company Huglu.
Survey Indicates Ammo Shortage Likely To Continue
A survey conducted by Southwick Associates indicates that the ammo shortage is likely to remain strong well into 2021.
The U.S.S. LST 393: World War II U.S. Navy Tank Landing Ship
Now in Muskegon, Mich. as a museum ship, U.S.S. LST 393 once served as a specialized landing ship for the United States Navy, delivering thousands of troops and vehicles from the coast of Sicily to the shores of Normandy during D-day.
Review: Charter Arms Professional
Since the founding of Charter Arms in 1964 by Douglas McClennahan, the company’s series of affordably priced, compact, double-action revolvers has continued to grow in both its diversity of models and frame sizes.
Preview: Aimpoint Acro P-2
Aimpoint launched its Acro P-2 pistol optic, which features an upgraded battery life that runs for five years continuously.