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I Have This Old Gun: Terry Carbine
One of the most interesting, and short-lived, breechloading designs of the mid-19th century is the Terry carbine, produced by the firm of Calisher & Terry. Despite its novel mechanism, the carbine didn't survive the transition to the metallic-cartridge era.
Favorite Firearms: A Birthday Gift From Dad
When I was growing up, my father was one of the bigger Smith & Wesson collectors in Northern California. This led him to have an acquaintance with Roy Jinks of S&W.
Make Mine Metal: The Alloy-Frame KelTec P15
When KelTec introduced its P15 at the 2022 SHOT Show, it had two models on display. One is the polymer-frame handgun that the accompanying review focuses on, and the second is nearly identical, except that its frame is rendered in aluminum alloy.
Product Preview: Cold Steel Engage 3.5"
Cold Steel offers its Engage EDC knife with a larger 3.5"-long blade made from durable, wear-resistant S35VN stainless steel.
Henry Recalls Select Lever-Action Rifles
Henry Repeating Arms recently discovered a safety issue affecting certain lever-action rifles chambered in .45-70 Gov’t that were manufactured between Dec. 14, 2022, and Jan. 11, 2023.
I Have This Old Gun: U.S. Army M1871 Rolling Block
Some officials taken with the strength and efficiency of the Remington Rolling Block succumbed to the arm’s siren call and, using barrels recovered from U.S. Model 1861 and 1863 rifle-muskets, mated them to Remington actions. The results were promising.
Product Preview: Berry’s Gun Swings
While the family-owned business is mostly known for its bullet making, Berry’s Mfg. also offers its Gun Swings as a convenient add-on for the gun safe or shop to maximize and simplify storage.
The Armed Citizen® March 20, 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.
Surveys Show Changes In Ammo, Shooting Gear Preferences
According to six Southwick Associates' surveys, hunters and firearm enthusiasts have indicated a shift in purchase preferences over the last several years. What does this mean for the future of product announcements? Read on:
Product Preview: ALPS Redwood -25 Degrees
The Redwood -25° from ALPS OutdoorZ is a heavy-duty, oversize sleeping bag intended for use in cold environments.
Guns Of The Soviet Partisans In World War II
With every meter the Wehrmacht advanced into the Soviet Union, their supply lines seemed to grow exponentially longer. This provided ample opportunities for Soviet partisans to inflict casualties and destroy vital aspects of the German war machine, and they used an assortment of arms to accomplish their mission.
New For 2023: KelTec R50
For 2023, KelTec lengthened the barrel and added a shoulder stock to its P50 pistol design, transforming it into a handy, compact carbine.
Gun Of The Week: Nosler Model 21
Head to the range with American Rifleman staff in this latest video featuring a bolt-action rifle from Nosler. The Model 21 is a rifle "built by riflemen, for riflemen." Watch the video to learn more.
The Armed Citizen® March 17, 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: Frankford Arsenal X-10 Progressive Press
For the high-volume shooter and ammunition reloader, the Frankford Arsenal X-10 reloading press offers 10 stages of progressive loading with accuracy and precision, and a simple setup that the author found makes quality ammunition.
FBI Finds Trove Of Missing Historic Guns
An anonymous tip fielded by a pair of Pennsylvania detectives re-launched the investigation that finally solved cold cases that spanned six states and included missing items from 16 different museums.
Making Remington Centerfire Ammunition
Remington's Lonoke, Ark., ammunition plant is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Here's how they make centerfire rifle and pistol ammunition.
New For 2023: Hi-Point JXP 10
The new Hi-Point JXP 10 is not only the most powerful handgun made by the company, it's also the most affordable 10 mm Auto-chambered handgun available on the market.
Review: Sightmark Wraith 4K Mini 4-32X
Night-vision devices (NVDs) were once priced well beyond the pocketbook of the everyman, which relegated them to military/law enforcement use and the rich person’s playthings, but that is fortunately no longer the case. The Wraith 4K Mini from Sightmark is a prime example.
Firearm Sales Remain Strong, Defying Economic Trends
At least one million citizens purchased a firearm in February, the 43rd month in a row it has broken the six-figure mark. The number represents a low estimate, too, reflecting only those transactions that resulted in processing of the buyer’s name through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and subsequent approval as a lawful purchaser.