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The Model 1911 in Vietnam
Here we take a look back at the use of the M1911 and other sidearms during the Vietnam War that proved irreplaceable for U.S. soldiers like the "Tunnel Rats"
The Armed Citizen® September 11, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
NRA Gun of the Week: Korth NXR
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff examine a highly customized revolver imported from Korth by Nighthawk Custom.
Range Tested: Savage 110 Ultralite Rifle
Originally introduced in 1958, Savage’s Model 110 is one of the oldest continuously produced American rifle designs on the market.
The Model 1903 National Match Rifle: A Peerless Precision Shooter
The Model 1903 Springfield is arguably the most accurate off-the-shelf service rifle ever produced. And if the ’03 was intrinsically accurate, the ’03 National Match, painstakingly
produced by the Springfield Armory from 1921 to 1940, was superlative.
Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I: A Top-Selling Over-Under
The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I is one of the top-selling shotguns in the nation, according to GunBroker's sales rankings.
The General-Purpose Handgun: One Concept to Consider
What does a true general-purpose handgun look like? Here's one take on this issue.
This Old Gun: Interarms FEG APK
In this American Rifleman TV segment of "I Have This Old Gun," we take a look at the Walther-based Hungarian FEG APK handgun imported by Interarms.
Product Preview: Trijicon RMRcc
Trijicon has miniaturized its rugged and well-known RMR to accommodate semi-automatic pistols commonly used for concealed carry.
Review: Desert Tech MDR
Within the bullpup world, the MDR from Desert Tech has been a long time coming. But now, the company has guns to ship, and we examined one here.
New for 2020: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact
Springfield Armory incorporated all of the benefits of its Elite series pistols into a carry-ready package in the XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact.
2020 Gun Sales Exceed 2019 Numbers
As of Sept. 1, more guns had been sold in 2020 than in the entirety of 2019.
The Armed Citizen® September 8, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Preview: Pulsar Thermion XG50 Thermal Riflescope
The latest generation of Pulsar night-vision optics is out, and the capabilities of the Thermion XG50 thermal riflescope are impressive.
High Standard: Gone But Not Forgotten
High Standard was a prominent company in the mid-20th century and had many great models, and those designs deserve to be remembered.
This Old Gun: Russian RPD
Watch this episode of "I Have This Old Gun" from a past episode of American Rifleman TV to learn about the Russian RPD light machine gun.
Book Review: 'Carvings from the Veldt: Part Two'
In this book review we take a look at "Carvings from the Veldt: Part Two" by David C. George detailing the carving found on Boer era firearms.
The Henry Single-Shot Shotgun: A Top Seller in Its Category
The Henry Single Shot Shotgun is one of the top five sellers in the single-shot category on GunBroker.
NRA Gun of the Week: Rock River Arms BT9 R9 Competition
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff take a close look at an enhanced pistol-caliber platform from Rock River Arms.
A Hunter's Guide to Trap & Skeet Shooting
Want to wingshoot better this fall? Then get to the trap and skeet range today! If sporting clays is “golf with a shotgun” then trap is the driving range and skeet the putting green—practice fields where you can work on parts of your game.