US Army Tests Next Generation Squad Weapon System
It was announced that in April 2024, the new weapons system would be issued to men and women of the 506th Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell for New Equipment Training.
Corrosive Ammunition: To Shoot or Not to Shoot
While running afoul with corrosive ammunition is not the end of the world and it certainly has not happened to every gun owner, it happened to me, and it can happen to you.
Bear Creek Arsenal Bufferless 9mm Pistol: New for 2024
New for 2024, this new blowback-operated AR-9-style pistol eliminates the need for an external buffer tube and spring to cushion the reciprocating bolt by placing the spring inside the receiver.
Real Avid Introduces New Accu-Punch Sets
In addition to their punch/hammer combos, Real Avid now offers a series of larger Accu-Punch sets.
Are Revolvers Practical in 2024?
In the modern world of micro-compact pistols and autoloaders, are revolvers still a relevant defensive tool? Let's discuss.
Revolvers: Single Action vs Double Action
When choosing a revolver, which is better: single action vs double action? Here's a few of the pros and cons when deciding between which wheelgun type you want and what it will be used for.
The Montana Rifle Company Releases the 2022 Highline Rifle
The Montana Rifle Company prides itself on rifles that are made entirely in-house and with a 1/2 MOA accuracy guarantee to boot. Their Junction bolt-action hunting rifle is made by Grace Engineering in Memphis, Michigan one at a time and tested for accuracy before shipping can happen. Talk about a dedication to quality.
Rimfire rounds come and go, and only a few have stood the test of time and thus far the .17 HMR has held up very well. It is not as cheap or as suppressor-friendly as the .22 LR, nor does it pack the sheer foot-pounds of energy of the .22 Magnum. But the flatter trajectory of the .17, on its own, is probably going to be worth the cost of admission when those other rounds might prove lacking. In its niche, accept no substitutes.
Few rifle rounds won't work for personal protection, but rifle rounds can be too powerful. Many conventional soft-point and full metal jacket rounds can zip straight through the intended target and carry on downrange with potentially dangerous results. Here are five defensive rifle loads that you should consider for your home defense plan.
Colt Revolvers and the US Army’s Transition to the Metallic Cartridge
Let's take a walk down memory lane and take a look at the US Army's transition to Colt revolvers and metallic cartridges after the calamity of the Fetterman Massacre in 1866.