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Review: Cimarron 1862 Pocket Navy Conversion
Reviewed and tested here is the Cimarron imported Uberti 1862 Pocket Navy replica converted to take modern .380 ACP cartridges.
Merwin Hulbert & Co. Guns: Forgotten Western Revolvers
Merwin Hulbert revolvers were innovative in design and beautifully made, but the company was plagued by bad business decisions.
Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Issues Team Member Bonuses
To reward its team members working through the COVID-19 pandemic, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's issued a multimillion dollar round of bonuses based on job role and seniority.
Smith & Wesson's 629: A Top-Selling Revolver
Smith & Wesson's Model 629 was one of the best-selling revolvers in 2019, according to GunBroker's sales rankings.
This Old Gun: Ruger Mini Thirty
Taking a look back at the Ruger Mini Thirty, which took the Mini-14 design and combined it with the 7.62x39 mm cartridge.
Book Review: Foundations Of Sniper Marksmanship
Author and law enforcement sniping instructor John C. Simpson undertook his 123-p., 6"x9" softcover Foundations Of Sniper Marksmanship mainly because of the frequency with which he encountered students who lacked even a minimal knowledge of riflecraft.
ARTV Preview: SIG Sauer P Series Pistols; Colt King Cobra Target; Colt U.S. M1917 Revolver
In this week's episode, we'll explore the history of the SIG Sauer P Series and the Colt M1917 revolver, as well as test the Colt King Cobra Target.
Federal Awarded $13.8 Million Army Ammo Order
The contract specifies Federal Premium's frangible ammunition lineup, which will be used by the U.S. Army for training purposes.
Rifleman Q&A: Could Civilians Buy New M1903 Springfields?
Could American civilians order ‘03 Springfields from U.S. arsenals or were they for the military only?
The Concealed-Carry Revolver: Is It Still Relevant?
In today's market of small-frame, lightweight, semi-automatic pistols, it's harder to make the case for the concealed-carry revolver. But there's still a case to be made.
New for 2020: Savage Minimalist Rascal
Savage Arms expanded its lineup of Minimalist-style rifles with the addition of two Rascal Minimalist rifles in 2020.
The Armed Citizen® August 3, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Review: Ruger Precision Rifle
The Ruger Precision Rifle, at it launch, brought an affordable long-range rifle to the masses.
The Weaver Stance: Its Origins & Use
Though many have moved on to other shooting stances, the Weaver Stance was revolutionary and still has utility today.
New for 2020: Kel-Tec RDB Defender
New for 2020 Kel-Tec unveils a lighter, more compact and adjustable version of the RDB, the RDB Defender.
4 Essential Elements of Self-Defense
Of course, self-defense means having a gun to many people. But here are some other essential elements to protect yourself.
Review: Umarex M1A1 Thompson
Continuing its line of realistic CO2 powered replicas Umarex has a new addition to the Legends line, the M1A1 Thompson submachine gun.
Glock G43: One of 2019's Top Sellers
Though many companies have introduced comparable models in recent years, the Glock G43 continues to be a popular self-defense pistol.
Field Tested: Savage 110 Precision Rifle
Though the Savage 110 action has been around for a while, the new 110 Precision Rifle brings a host of features to the long-range shooting enthusiast on a budget.
The Military Model 70: A Forgotten Sniper Rifle
Although the “Rifleman’s Rifle” is unquestionably one of the greatest hunting rifles of all time, the Winchester Model 70's service in the U.S. military has been meager, and even then its success was limited.