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Preview: Colt’s Double-Action Revolvers: The Post-War Era
Following his previous works, Seven Serpents: The History Of Colt’s Snake Guns and Colt’s Python: King Of The Seven Serpents, noted Colt expert Gurney Brown has rounded out the trio with another book.
New For 2024: Heritage Mfg. Badlander Shotgun
New for 2024, Heritage is rounding out its line-up of Western firearms with a traditional double-barrel scattergun—the Badlander shotgun.
Preview: XS Sights R3D 2.0 Tritium Night Sights
A complete re-design of the well-loved, made-in-Texas R3D sight configuration has resulted in version 2.0 with a brighter, stronger and easier-to-install product from XS Sights.
Gun Of The Week: Winchester Wildcat Sporter
Chambered for the ubiquitous .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge, this latest Winchester Wildcat Sporter is packed with innovations and wrapped in traditional walnut wood.
The Armed Citizen® March 29, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Colt Python 5": The Perfect Barrel Length?
The latest Colt Python is identical to its 3", 4.25" and 6" stablemates other than its 5" barrel. The difference and the magic is in that "in between" barrel length.
The Rifleman Report: Welcome To ARC
It’s not often that we introduce new elements into the American Rifleman formula, but in this month’s issue, you’ll find one listed under the “American Rifleman Classics” icon shown above.
Taurus Partners With India’s Jindal Defence, Begins Joint Gun Production
A collaborative effort between Taurus Armas S.A. and Jindal Defence Systems Pvt Limited— a prominent company in India—began pilot batch production of firearms this month in India. The joint venture, known as JD Taurus, was undertaken under the guidance of Taurus’ expert team from Brazil.
The Military's Leupold Riflescopes
Starting in the 1980s, Leupold focused on producing optics designed specifically to handle the harsh aspects of military use. "American Rifleman Television" visited the company's Beaverton, Oregon, headquarters to learn more about what goes into making the military Leupold.
New For 2024: Beretta 30X Series
In 2024, Beretta updated its Tomcat series of tip-up barrel handguns chambered for .32 ACP, giving them a new 30X moniker.
Review: Burris Veracity PH 4-20X 50 mm
While the basic design of modern hunting rifles has changed little since the 1950s, great strides have been made within the realm of hunting optics during that same time.
February Telegraphing A Gun Sales Swing?
A total of 1,343,478 firearm purchases in February were cleared through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). It marked the 55th month in a row the volume of gun sales exceeded 1 million.
Editor’s Choice: 1Up 2” Super Duty Double Bike Rack
Electric bicycles, or ebikes, are becoming more common and are making inroads into the outdoorsman market through such companies as QuietKat, whose models sport camouflage finishes and offer features and accessories specifically geared toward hunters.
Essential Handloading Steps
When it comes to preparing handloads for practical hunting accuracy, does it really matter if benchrest-type measures are taken?
The Armed Citizen® March 25, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Who Designed The M1 Carbine?
Disclosure of details of the M1 carbine development came as a technical "last testament" from Edwin Pugsley, an all-time figure in firearms development.
Preview: Walther PDP Pro SD Compact
Walther has put its superb Performance Duty Pistol (PDP) platform through countless iterations since the gun replaced the PPQ as the company’s flagship back in 2021—including a substantial overhaul to create the woman-friendly F-Series—but none are more feature-packed than the PDP Pro SD.
Preview: Mec-Gar 17-Round High Power Magazine & Floorplate
Mec-Gar USA is upping the ante for the resurgent Browning/Saive High Power design with a new 17-round offering and a retrofit +2 baseplate for its existing 15-round model.
Review: Archon Type B
Designed for the Spetznaz and now being imported and distributed stateside by PTR Industries, the Archon Type B semi-automatic pistol offers up unique functionality with a modular grip and is chambered for the ubiquitous 9 mm Luger cartridge.
Preview: Nextorch TA30C
The TA30C from Nextorch is a compact tactical flashlight that features multiple brightness settings, activation methods and battery options.