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Quantum Cloning: A Colt Model 601 Brought Back To Life
Early last year, the Puerto Rican Police Bureau demilled and liquidated some of its old stocks of rifles as parts kits for private purchase. These kits give the average enthusiast the ability of building up a clone of one of the earliest evolutions of the AR-15 platform: the Colt Model 601.
NRA Gun of the Week: Walther Full-Size PDP 4.5"
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman staff examine the full-size, striker-fired, duty pistol from Walther that sports a 4.5” barrel and features the company’s Performance Duty Texture and slide cut for optics.
The Armed Citizen® June 4, 2021
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" segment for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
ARTV: The Springfield Armory Story
Springfield Armory Inc., based in Geneseo, Ill., was founded in the early 1970s when Bob Reese took over the manufacturing machinery formerly used by Elmer Ballance to produce M1A rifles.
Alexander Hamilton's Pistols Sold At Auction
A pair of flintlock holster pistols that were once presented to Alexander Hamilton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, sold at auction this past month, along with other noteworthy arms.
Best Seller: CZ-USA Hammer Coach Shotgun
The CZ-USA Hammer Coach 12-ga. shotgun was the third most sold side-by-side shotgun of 2020, made for CZ by the Turkish company Huglu.
Survey Indicates Ammo Shortage Likely To Continue
A survey conducted by Southwick Associates indicates that the ammo shortage is likely to remain strong well into 2021.
The U.S.S. LST 393: World War II U.S. Navy Tank Landing Ship
Now in Muskegon, Mich. as a museum ship, U.S.S. LST 393 once served as a specialized landing ship for the United States Navy, delivering thousands of troops and vehicles from the coast of Sicily to the shores of Normandy during D-day.
Review: Charter Arms Professional
Since the founding of Charter Arms in 1964 by Douglas McClennahan, the company’s series of affordably priced, compact, double-action revolvers has continued to grow in both its diversity of models and frame sizes.
Preview: Aimpoint Acro P-2
Aimpoint launched its Acro P-2 pistol optic, which features an upgraded battery life that runs for five years continuously.
DIY Custom Heritage Mfg. Rough Rider Revolvers
The Heritage Manufacturing Inc. Rough Rider rimfire line of revolvers can be customized and changed without a gunsmith, allowing owners to do their own alterations to it with parts from Heritage.
DIY Custom Heritage Mfg. Rough Rider Revolvers
The Heritage Manufacturing Inc. Rough Rider rimfire line of revolvers can be customized and changed without a gunsmith, allowing owners to do their own alterations to it with parts from Heritage.
SIG Sauer M400: A Top-Selling Semi-Auto Carbine
SIG Sauer's take on the AR-15 platform, the M400, proves to still be popular along with its newer versions, as it was the fourth most sold semi-automatic rifle of 2020.
SIG Sauer M400: A Top-Selling Semi-Auto Carbine
SIG Sauer's take on the AR-15 platform, the M400, proves to still be popular along with its newer versions, as it was the fourth most sold semi-automatic rifle of 2020.
Rifleman Q&A: Curious Semi-Automatic Mauser?
A reader writes American Rifleman regarding a curious 8 mm Mauser similar in design to the M1 Garand that appears well-made.
Rifleman Q&A: Curious Semi-Automatic Mauser?
A reader writes American Rifleman regarding a curious 8 mm Mauser similar in design to the M1 Garand that appears well-made.
NRA Gun of the Week: CZ 557 Eclipse
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff take a no-nonsense bolt-action from CZ-USA to the range.
NRA Gun of the Week: CZ 557 Eclipse
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff take a no-nonsense bolt-action from CZ-USA to the range.
The Armed Citizen® May 28, 2021
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 Armed Citizen® May 28, 2021
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.