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Springfield Adds Agency Optic System To M1911s
Springfield Armory has now incorporated the Agency Optic System (AOS) into several of its M1911 lines, including the Operator, Emissary and Ronin.
Review: EOTech Vudu X 1-6X 24mm SFP
When optics manufacturer EOTech proposed to build a lower-priced line of riflescopes, the company had to give some serious thought to which features would stay and which would go. The result was the Vudu X line.
Ruger Releases 75th Anniversary Limited Production Engraved No. 1
Ruger is celebrating its 75th year as an American firearms manufacturer this year, and to commemorate the milestone, the company is releasing a very special edition of one of America’s most iconic firearms—the Ruger No. 1.
The Return Of The Blued Python
Colt faced the challenging task of living up to a legend when it decided to bring back its blued Python revolver—and it appears to have succeeded in spectacular fashion.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 26, 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.
Silencer Central Named To Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Firms
Silencer Central once again made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the nation, nabbing second place in the state of South Dakota.
Preview: Irish Setter VaprTrek
Manufactured using U.S.-raised steer hides, the VaprTrek from Irish Setter is a comfortable, water-resistant, scent-blocking 8" full-grain leather boot with a multi-purpose camouflage pattern—making it a great choice for hunters putting in long days.
New For 2024: Wilson Combat NULA Model 20S
Wilson Combat's NULA Model 20S is based on the company's short-action Model 20, but this model is a micro-action sized for popular AR-15 cartridges.
Product Preview: Mission First Tactical EXD Metal Back Up Sights
Having back-up iron sights can keep a rifle going, and Mission First Tactical now has a rugged set in its EXD Metal design. The sights are CNC-machined from steel to fit Picatinny rails and then nitride treated.
Gun Of The Week: Extar EP9 Carbine
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with an Extar EP9 pistol-caliber carbine, a unique, lightweight design that feeds from Glock pistol magazines.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 23, 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.
Review: Taurus TX22 Black T.O.R.O.
The latest TX22 model from Taurus, the TX22 Black T.O.R.O., combines features from all of the company's previous rimfire handguns.
The North-South Skirmish Association Mortar Match
One of the North-South Skirmish Association's skirmishes involves the use of mortars, and there are dozens of teams competing to be the most accurate gunners at the association's Fort Shenandoah range.
New For 2024: Davidson's Exclusive Pietta King Trio
Davidson's is kicking up the versatility of a .357 Magnum revolver up two notches with its Pietta King Trio.
Rifleman Q&A: The Last M1 Garand Ever Made?
American Rifleman editors recently received a letter questioning the last M1 Garand produced.
Federal Ammunition Awards 2024 Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarship
Federal Ammunition has awarded the 2024 Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarships to two 4-H shooting sports teen ambassadors—Jessica Laffey from Colorado and Kaeli-Gracyn Bourgoyne from Louisiana.
The Lever-Action Comes Of Age
While new offerings in the lever-action rifle market have emerged occasionally over the decades, the recent past has seen so many unprecedented options appear that it’s clear there’s been a shift toward modern, practically styled examples of this classic American long-gun design.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 19, 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.
The Model 1911 Cycle Of Operation
Most of us may think we know how M1911s work, but this series of drawings shows us what really happens inside the venerable Government Model.
Product Preview: Urban Carry OWB LockLeather Holster
The OWB LockLeather from Urban Carry is an outside-the-waistband holster that offers both the security of Kydex and the comfort of leather.