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The Armed Citizen® Feb. 13, 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.
Rifleman Q&A: Marlin Model 1887 Revolvers
I have an old revolver by Marlin that is a five-shot, top-break, .38-cal., pocket-size gun. It is said to have belonged to a railroad worker out of Fort Worth, Texas. It is 7" long and weighs about 17 ozs. There is a stamp on the back of the grip frame that reads “U.S. Ex. Co.,” and under the buttplate appears to be its serial number, “19024.”
Product Preview: Silencer Central Thread Adapters
Listed in conjunction with the company’s barrel-threading service on its website, Silencer Central offers a number of adapters to convert a barrel’s muzzle thread pitch for use with a specific device of disparate dimensions.
Review: Savage Arms 110 Carbon Tactical FDE
Savage Arms is extending its operations to produce a lightweight, fast-action bolt rifle fitted with the latest company offerings that makes for a tactically capable system any user can get behind, and it features a carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel from PROOF Research.
2022 Trends At GunBroker
Recently released data from GunBroker.com gives retailers, consumers and manufacturers a breadth of direction the American market is trending toward with regards to handgun, rifle and shotgun interest.
Rifleman Review: Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus OR
Nearly a decade after the launch of the company's incredibly successful M&P Shield, Smith & Wesson released a product-improved version with an increased magazine capacity and more in the form of its Shield Plus.
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 10, 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.
The Colt Woodsman Revisited
From its classic, competition-oriented construction to its svelte styling and pocketable size, follow Wiley Clapp as he delves into a custom Colt Woodsman project like no other.
PenFed Announces Trophy Elk Hunt Sweepstakes
PenFed Credit Union is offering one lucky winner a chance to head out on the adventure of a lifetime with its trophy elk hunt sweepstakes.
7 Tactical Lever-Action Rifles Available In 2023
Looking for the latest in the tactical lever-action rifle market? Here are seven models available right now.
Preview: GrovTec QS 2-Point Sabre Sling
Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best, and the U.S.-made QS 2-Point Sabre Sling from GrovTec is a prime example.
Lapua Celebrates 100th Anniversary In 2023
Lapua was established in 1923—six years after Finland declared independence from Russia—with the express purpose of making ammunition for the fledgling nation’s armed forces. Since its entry into the international market, it has built a widely recognized reputation for precision cartridges, brass and bullets that win matches and deliver downrange.
Majority Stake Acquired In Fiocchi Ammunition As U.S. Arm Expands
An industrial group based in Prague, Czech Republic, Czechoslovak Group (CSG), has acquired a 70 percent stake in Fiocchi Munizioni, the Italian parent company of Fiocchi of America.
Taurus USA's Big Move
For decades, Taurus USA was located in Miami, Fla., but recently, the company completed a move to Bainbridge, Ga., for a better atmosphere not just for the company but also its workers.
James Purdey & Sons: Gunmaker To The Royals
With a rich history dating back more than 200 years, James Purdey & Sons continues on today as a prominent and prestigious maker of top-tier shotguns, rifles and more.
Review: Springfield Prodigy 1911 DS AOS
When selecting a semi-automatic handgun for self-defense, for many the only choice is the M1911—and for good reason. Few firearms are as proven in life-and-death confrontations.
Product Preview: Hornady .452-cal. Sub-X Bullets
Known for producing highly accurate and capable hunting and target ammunition, reloading components and tools, Hornady is now focusing on slowing down—bullets, that is.
Winchester Expands USA Valor Line
Winchester has expanded its patriotic-themed, limited-edition USA Valor line of ammunition that honors America’s warfighters and first responders.
S&W’s Model 350: The ‘Mild-Mannered’ X-Frame
The 350 Legend-chambered Model 350 represents quite a departure for S&W’s family of X-Frame revolvers, but it is no less capable of taking medium-size game—and it’s a lot easier to shoot and keep fed.
Product Preview: Infinity X1 Hybrid Power Flashlight 5000 Lumen
We are currently experiencing an arms race among flashlight companies, with each seemingly trying to out-lumen the competition with increasingly powerful models.