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Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory Prodigy
Springfield Armory entered the 2011-style handgun market with the Prodigy in 2022, blending M1911-style construction with double-stack magazines, optic-mounting systems and a polymer grip frame.
New For 2024: Uberti 1873 Hunter Revolvers
As part of Uberti USA's Hunter Series, the company's Hunter revolvers take the classic design of the Single Action Army and updates it for modern field use.
Preview: Mossberg Patriot Single Shot Sled
A new Illinois hunting law, which took effect Jan. 1, 2023, allows hunters to use bolt-action rifles in certain chamberings for deer hunting, provided they’re in a single-shot configuration.
Handloads: A .25 WSSM For Big Game
Every so often, you’ll meet hunters who still shoot a .25 Winchester Super Short Magnum and claim in superlative terms that the .25 WSSM is their favorite big-game cartridge.
Favorite Firearms: A Recovered Winchester Model 12
My dad gave me a Winchester Model 12 Featherweight for Christmas in 1966. He had instructed gunnery in Harlingen, Texas, during World War II, and my grandfather had given him a Model 12 Skeet gun upon his assignment there.
Freedom Munitions Begins Cartridge Case Manufacturing
Freedom Munitions has announced its 10,000-sq.-ft. facility dedicated to rifle ammunition case manufacturing recently went operational and is now producing Freedom’s own .223 Rem. cases.
The Hammerli Force B1: Swiss Heritage, German Engineering & All-American Versatility
A remarkably capable new rimfire rifle from a respected European name is set to put excitement back into smallbore plinking, hunting and target shooting—all with a flick of the wrist.
The Armed Citizen® April 1, 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.
Louisiana, South Carolina Join Ranks Of Constitutional Carry States
Legislation signed into law during March recaptured significant portions of the Second Amendment for law-abiding citizens in several states.
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.