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SIG Sauer Secures NGSW Contract
The U.S. Army has selected SIG Sauer's offerings in its Next Generation Squad Weapon program, and has awarded a 10 year contract to the firm to produce the new XM5 Rifle and XM250 Automatic Rifle to phase out the M4 carbine and M249 light machine gun families.
Defensive Ammunition Optimized: Federal’s 30 Super Carry
The last widely popular pistol cartridge intended specifically for concealed carry was the .380 ACP, designed more than 100 years ago by John Moses Browning for the 1908 Colt pistol. I have often looked with mild frustration at the .380 and the ubiquitous 9 mm Luger, our two most common “carry” pistol cartridges.
Favorite Firearms: A Throwback Smith From Dad
In the end, my choice was the 6.5" Smith & Wesson Model 624 in .44 Spl.—one of the best decisions I ever made. It’s a throwback, for sure, to back when Smith & Wesson still made revolvers with forged internals and not a sleeved barrel in sight.
Editor’s Choice: Springfield Armory Hellion
Springfield has partnered with H.S. Produkt of Croatia to bring U.S. shooters a semi-automatic version of the Croatian VHS-2 service rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO.
The Armed Citizen® April 18, 2022
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: Leupold RX-1500i TBR/W Laser Rangefinder
The new Leupold RX-1500i TBR/W laser rangefinder is designed to be one of the most capable rangefinders in its price bracket, giving hunters and shooters distance readings accurate to half a yard.
The First 50 Years Of Ruger's Blackhawk
The Ruger Blackhawk single-action revolver made its debut in 1955, and 50 years later, Ruger paid tribute to those first “flattop” guns with a production run reminiscent of the originals—and some very special engraved flattops from The Ruger Studio of Art & Decoration.
Choosing The Right Suppressor To Buy
When it comes to selecting which suppressor to purchase, there are some important factors to consider and weigh. Here are five tips for choosing the right suppressor to buy.
The 3-Line Rifle: M1891 Mosin-Nagant
It’s best known as the Mosin-Nagant in the West. They refer to it as a Mosin in Russia, but when adopted by that country’s military, it was officially labeled the 3-Line Rifle.
The Armed Citizen® April 15, 2022
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: Firearms Int'l Corp. Mausers?
I purchased two Belgian-made FN Mauser actions many years ago. They have consecutive serial numbers. I have been unable to ascertain even an approximate date of manufacture. The importer at the time was “Firearms International Corp.” When were they made?
NRA Gun Of The Week: SIG Sauer P322
Watch this "Gun Of The Week" video preview to learn about a rimfire repeater from SIG that's modeled after its successful P320 series of striker-fired semi-automatics.
Editor’s Choice: Mossberg 940 Pro Turkey
Mossberg's line of Jerry Miculek-endorsed 940 Pro semi-automatic shotguns now includes the 940 Pro Turkey. The new gobbler-getter comes cloaked in Mossy Oak Greenleaf camouflage—in both 24"- and 18.5"-barreled options—with a receiver machined for low-profile mounting of a Shield-compatible red-dot.
Book Review: 'Battleship Commander: The Life of Vice Admiral Willis A. Lee, Jr.'
Covering some 337 pages, this biography by Paul Stillwell covers the life and accomplishments of Vice Adm. Willis "Ching" Lee, an accomplished marksman with both a rifle and the big guns of the battleships he commanded during World War II.
Primary Arms Optics Expands Into State-Of-The-Art Facility
Primary Arms Optics has completed its move to a new 50,000-square-foot facility, located near the company’s Houston-based headquarters. The new plant is another milestone for the growing optics brand and further expansion of its technological and logistical operations.
Editor's Choice: FN America High Power
FN America is reviving the High Power pistol with updates and outright changes that set it far apart from clones of the classic offered by other makers.
Rifleman Review: Heritage Rough Rider Rancher Carbine
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "Rifleman Review" from 2020 to learn more about the Heritage Rough Rider Rancher revolving carbine, chambered in .22 LR.
SIG Sauer: From Wagon Factory To Modern Gunmaker
The Swiss Wagon Factory—the name it operated under at the time—proved to be a short-lived venture. When that nation’s Federal Ministry of Defense announced a search for a new army rifle, the trio of engineers pooled their talents.
Preview: A Collectors Guide To The Colt AR-15 SP1 Sporter Rifle
While dozens of books have been written about the history and origins of Colt’s iconic SP1 Sporter Rifle, none of them have offered a condensed, photo-rich source for collectors of the classic AR-15.
Cavalry Arms Of The American Revolution
When well-trained and equipped, a determined light horseman of the American Revolution was a fearsome combined-arms foe.