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New For 2022: Springfield OD Green XD-M Elite 4.5" OSP 10 mm

Fri, 07/15/2022 - 07:00
Springfield Armory has announced the release of a new variant of the XD-M Elite, a 4.5" OSP 10 mm in Magpul OD green, available exclusively through Sportsman's Warehouse.

I Have This Old Gun: Remington Model 32

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 07:00
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "I Have This Old Gun" from 2020 to learn about the Remington Model 32 shotgun.

30 Super Carry Approved By SAAMI

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 07:00
The 30 Super Carry cartridge has been accepted for standardization by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI).

Loading Bench: Rifle Loads For The .44 Remington Magnum

Wed, 07/13/2022 - 07:00
The variety of available bullet weights and styles make the .44 Mag. a versatile cartridge, and a rifle with a relatively fast rifling twist can accurately fire all of them. Read on:

Review: Christensen Arms Ranger 22 Rifle

Wed, 07/13/2022 - 07:00
Built off the same principles that go into the company's larger centerfire rifles, the Christensen Arms Ranger 22 offers both light weight and accuracy while also being compatible with some Ruger 10/22 components.

Knight MK-85: Popularizing The In-Line Muzzleloader

Wed, 07/13/2022 - 07:00
Though no longer produced, the muzzle-loading MK-85 made by Knights offered a unique design setup, accepting the percussion cap directly behind the chamber.

Preview: CMC Triggers Goldfinger

Tue, 07/12/2022 - 07:00
CMC Triggers recently added to its diverse line of drop-in, AR-15/AR-10 triggers with the distinctive Goldfinger.

Review: Global Ordnance Arex Delta Gen.2 M

Tue, 07/12/2022 - 07:00
Many American firearm consumers may not have heard of Arex Defense, but the Slovenian company started as a tool-and-die manufacturer in 1994 that gradually shifted to the defense sector.

Wilson Combat Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary

Tue, 07/12/2022 - 07:00
This year, Wilson Combat is celebrating its 45th anniversary in business after first starting in 1977.

Preview: Cimarron Firearms “Man With No Name” 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 07:00
The Man With No Name Conversion retains the overall profile of the M1851 blackpowder revolver, even keeping the loading lever at the bottom of the barrel, but a hinged loading gate at the rear of the frame allows shooters to fire modern factory ammunition in the form of .38 Colt or .38 Spl.

Tested: RTS Tactical Bulletproof Memory Foam Pillow

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 07:00
RTS Tactical launched its Bulletproof Memory Foam Pillow, and it just begged for some real-world ballistic testing, so American Rifleman editors headed down to the range to see what it could take.

The Armed Citizen® July 11, 2022

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 07:00
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Preview: Federal Premium 100th Anniversary Ammo Packages

Sun, 07/10/2022 - 07:00
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Federal Premium is offering a number of limited-edition commemorative ammunition packages in popular handgun, rifle and shotshell chamberings.

Heckler & Koch's USP Tactical: The Wiley Clapp Review

Sun, 07/10/2022 - 07:00
The USP Tactical is a big, raw-boned brute of a sidearm. It sits big in your hand and takes a fat magazine of those chunky cartridges that Americans have been using for almost a century. An accurate pistol with subtly effective lockwork, this H&K is a pistol that I can recommend to you.

Springfield Armory Announces Gear Up Promotion For All Striker-Fired Pistols

Sun, 07/10/2022 - 07:00
Springfield Armory announced the launch of its new Gear Up promotion, where customer who purchased one of the company's striker-fired pistols can qualify to receive three extra magazines and a dual pistol case. 

Guns Of The Battle Of Britain

Sat, 07/09/2022 - 07:00
While most think of the RAF when it comes to the Battle of Britain, the makeshift British Home Guard also played a key role in keeping the isles safe from German invaders. 

Freedom Arms: A Custom-Grade Revolver Company

Sat, 07/09/2022 - 07:00
Wayne Baker and noted gunsmith Dick Casull—whose namesake .454 Casull cartridge first made headlines in 1959—established the company Freedom Arms. It wasn’t big-bore revolvers they concentrated on, not early anyway.

Rifleman Q&A: .22-Cal. Cartridge Compatibility

Fri, 07/08/2022 - 07:00
I own a Winchester 1890 in .22 Winchester Rimfire and a Model 62 in .22 Long Rifle. Will a .22 LR fit in the WRF chamber and fire without danger to the firearm and user?

The Armed Citizen® July 8, 2022

Fri, 07/08/2022 - 07:00
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

NRA Gun Of The Week: Nighthawk Custom GRP In 30 Super Carry

Fri, 07/08/2022 - 07:00
Watch this Gun of the Week for a close-up look at the Nighthawk Custom GRP chambered in Federal Premium's latest defense round, 30 Super Carry.

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