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Preview: Armaspec SRS AR-15 Kit
This Armaspec upgrade to the AR-15’s standard buffer and spring includes a trio of interchangeable buffer weights that allow the user to tune it to his or her rifle/load.
Gun Of The Week: Davidson’s Exclusive KelTec KS7
Join American Rifleman staff on the range this week with a unique version of KelTec's KS7 bullpup shotgun.
The Armed Citizen® Nov. 1, 2024
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: Bushmaster M4A2 Patrolman's Carbine
The M4A2 Patrolman’s Carbine from Bushmaster Firearms is the first in a line of AR-15s designed to bring back the standard, carbine-length firearms that have long been a staple of American shooting enthusiasts.
Hydra Weaponry Expands To New Facility
Hydra Weaponry—the designer and manufacturer of the modular Marck-15 Hydra Weapon System and Maine’s largest firearm employer—has expanded into a larger facility.
150 Years Of Colt's Single Action Army
First introduced in 1873, the Colt Single Action Army has officially been around for 150 years. In that time, it has become one of the iconic revolvers of the late 19th century, and it remains one of the most popular and widely known firearm designs ever produced.
New For 2024: Springfield XD Mod.3 OSP
Springfield Armory is still investing in its legacy XD line in 2024, and the introduction of the Mod.3 OSP brings a few new features to a time-tested design.
Review: SAR Firearms SR 38
The SR 38 is a medium-frame, double-action revolver with a six-shot cylinder and an overall profile reminiscent of the Smith & Wesson 686.
MidwayUSA Begins Construction On New Administration Building
MidwayUSA's Roosevelt Administration Building is the latest addition to the 192 acres of land MidwayUSA purchased in 2006, aptly named the "500 Year Campus" because it was thought to be large enough to handle company growth for five centuries.
Rifleman Report: Intrinsic Motivation
Shooting is a discipline that depends upon a sound mind, benefits from a fit body and is perfected by countless hours of practice and experience on the range and in the field.
I Have This Old Gun: Colt New Lightning Magazine Rifle
Colt's "New Lightning Magazine Rifle," so called to distinguish it from the company's previous double-action revolver of the same name, was the first slide-action rifle to be sold in the United States.
Rifleman Q&A: Winchester .22-Cal. Single-Shot Military Rifle
An NRA member wrote American Rifleman staff asking about a single-shot rifle: Could you please help me find information on this rifle. It is chambered in .22 Short.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 28, 2024
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 Full Story Behind The Highest M1 Garand Serial Number
Regarding “The Garand Finale” (August 2024, p. 28), I had some information to add that was discovered during a 1994 research trip to the Sales and Donations section of Rock Island Arsenal.
Preview: Sentry Quick Disconnect 2 To 1 Rifle Sling
The Quick Disconnect 2 To 1 Rifle Sling from Sentry Products Group is a low-profile tactical sling that can be converted from single- to two-point use, or vice versa, in only seconds.
New For 2024: Taurus 22TUC
Inspired by the company's previous PT22, the new Taurus 22TUC is a tip-up, rimfire handgun that's designed to be easy to load and easy to shoot.
Preview: Columbia River Knife & Tool Redemption
The CRKT Redemption combines the design talents of Ken Onion with the manufacturing capabilities of Hogue.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 25, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Gun Of The Week: Winchester Arms Xpert
Join American Rifleman staff on the range in this video with the Winchester Arms Xpert bolt-action rifle. This is one of the lightest, handiest bolt-action rimfires on the market, and there are a lot of features in this small package.
Assessing The M1 Carbine In Combat
With more than six million made, the M1 carbine was the most widely produced small arm of World War II. But how did it actually perform in combat? Here are the accounts from the men who used it.