American Rifleman
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Tips & Techniques: Cast Bullet Fit in Revolvers
Cast lead alloy and swaged lead bullets require a diameter about 0.001" greater than normal jacketed bullet diameter to shoot accurately and prevent cylinder throat and bore leading in revolvers.
Tested: Remington RP9 and RP45 Pistols
A couple of years ago Remington offered its first full-size, polymer service pistol, chambered in 9 mm Luger. It has now been joined by a .45 ACP.
U.S. Marine Corps to Adopt M18 as Official Duty Pistol
The U.S. Marine Corps is set to adopt the compact variant of the U.S. Army’s Modular Handgun System as its official duty pistol.
The Keefe Report: Maj. John L. Plaster, U.S. Army (Ret.)
It’s not every day that one gets to ambush one of America’s top secret commandos.
The Invitational Counter-Sniper Team Competition—Inception to Present Day
The annual Invitational Counter-Sniper Team Competition draws some of the top talent from the surrounding area's military and law-enforcement communities.
Tips & Techniques: Stock Drag
Another trigger-pulling tip from John Haviland.
The Armed Citizen® June 17, 2019
Sitting at home, a couple was in the living room when they heard loud banging on their kitchen door.
Gun Gear of the Week: 4 AIWB Holsters Tested
Whether a member of the newly converted, or one of the early adopters of this style of carry, here are a few options currently available for those preferring to keep their pistol out front.
NRA Gun of the Week: Sten Machine Carbines
Watch as American Rifleman's Mark Keefe checks out a few early British Sten Machine Carbines chambered for 9 mm.
The Model 70 Story: The Early Years
A continuation of the history of the Winchester Model 70, exploring its early beginnings and rise to popularity.
Retro Rifles from Brownells and MarColMarFirearms
Brownell's has gone to great lengths to produce an authentic Cuban Model using current DPMS pattern AR 308 parts.
An Important Message From Your NRA Leadership and Past Presidents
Since the NRA was founded almost 150 years ago, our adversaries have repeatedly tried to take us down. Today is no different.
Rifleman Q & A: The Mossberg That Never Was
A readers disputes that the MC1sc was the first new pistol from Mossberg since 1919.
Federal Presses Its "New Look Of Authority"
Why being number one in sales and shooter credibility isn’t good enough.
The Keefe Report: 2nd Lt. Kelso C. Horne
This is a very special issue for several reasons. If you look on this month’s cover you’ll find a photograph by Bob Landry, taken about a week after D-Day, of a young soldier in the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division.
D-Day + 75: Arms of the Airborne
Seventy-five years ago, Allied troops invaded Hitler’s “Fortress Europe” to bring an end to Nazi tyranny, and many of them arrived by parachute or glider. They were the men of the British and American airborne, and they were well-armed indeed.
Fear & Loading: Weatherby Grand Opening and Rebates
The Grand Opening of Weatherby’s facility in Sheridan, WY, will take place on June 13, and the company is inviting enthusiasts to the visitor’s center to participate in the official ribbon cutting.
Product Preview: Hornady Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter
A partnership between Hornady and Kestrel has resulted in the 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter with Hornady 4DOF.
Taking Stock of Your Long Guns
Learn more about the different materials used to build rifle stocks and the advantages they each have to offer.
The Armed Citizen® May 20, 2019
A group of young girls were outside their home in the neighborhood when a strange man walked up nearby.