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Rifleman Review: Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6X 24 mm Riflescope
In the marketplace of low power variable optics, the Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6X 24 mm riflescope stands out as a versatile, rugged, general-purpose optic designed for quick target acquisition and use at extended ranges.
New For 2023: Lionheart Vulcan 9
Lionheart Industries is keeping the double-action/single-action semi-automatic handgun concept alive with its modification of the South Korean Daewoo K5 service pistol. This commercial variant is the Vulcan 9.
Review: Ruger Security-380
Ruger's latest entry in the concealed handgun market, the Security-380, has been designed to take the proven qualities of its LCP II and LCP Max and put them into an even easier-to-handle and softer-shooting system.
Elvis’ Revolver Sells For Nearly $200K
An expertly engraved and embellished Smith & Wesson Model 53 revolver belonging to Elvis Presley sold for nearly $200,000 at Rock Island Auction, far above the gun's initial estimate.
Preview: Determinator Effective Range Targets
A rifle shooter’s capacity to group tightly from a stable bench actually reveals very little about his or her ability to place accurate shots on game from less-ideal field positions, and that reality is what makes Determinator Effective Range Targets such a great idea for pre-hunt training.
I Have This Old Gun: Astra 600/43
Although the Astra Model 600/43 may not sit at the top of the list of the most collectible German World War II pistols, that is exactly what the first 10,500 are. Read on:
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 9, 2023
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Hammerli & International Handgun Competition
Today, Hammerli's innovative designs live on through Walther Arms and Umarex, but the company was once recognized as a major player in the world of international handgun competition.
Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite On The Range
American Rifleman staffers were able to get the Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite on the range and discuss its features with company product managers at a shooting event earlier in 2023.
Product Preview: First Lite Men’s Furnace Hoody
Built from heavyweight Merino-X fabric, a 95/5 blend of merino wool and spandex, the newest addition to First Lite’s Furnace line is a hooded sweatshirt that is warm yet comfortable.
The Resurgence Of Firearm Engraving
Once a proud pastime with its heyday in the 19th and early 20th centuries, firearm engraving is seeing something of a revival as consumers look for ways to put personal touches on production firearms.
New For 2023: CZ Shadow 2 Compact
CZ shortened and lightened its popular Shadow 2 competition pistol to create the Shadow 2 Compact, a tuned handgun sized for daily carry.
Gun Of The Week: Taurus USA 605 T.O.R.O.
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range in this week's video to learn about the 605 T.O.R.O., an optics-ready wheelgun from Taurus USA that's chambered for the heavy-hitting .357 Magnum cartridge.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 6, 2023
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: Heritage Mfg. Settler Mare's Leg
Part of an entirely new line for Heritage Mfg., this Settler Mare’s Leg, a classically styled lever-action pistol, is both eye-catching and reliable.
Windham Weaponry Announces Business Shutdown
Windham Weaponry, a U.S. manufacturer of AR-15-type guns that dates back to 1976, recently announced asset liquidation and business closure.
New For 2023: EAA Girsan MCP35 PI LW
Instead of being built on a steel frame, like all of Girsan Firearms' previous iterations of the High Power, the new 9 mm Luger-chambered EAA Girsan MCP35 PI Light-Weight is built with an aluminum frame, which shaves up to 0.5 lbs.
I Have This Old Gun: The Lee-Enfield Carbines
In addition to the Lee-Enfield infantry rifle, shorter Lee-Enfield carbines were created and adopted for use by British cavalry units. These carbines had specialized features that made for easier use while on horseback.
New For 2023: Heritage Mfg. Settler Series
Long known for its single-action rimfire revolvers, Heritage Mfg. is now extending its Western-themed firearm lineup into long guns with the addition of the Settler series.
Rifleman Report: Our Diverse Firearm Community
In this issue, we report on two of the latest firearm designs—and highlight one now long forgotten—and we present a heartwarming story involving family-centric defensive firearm training.