William "Bucky" Lawson is a self-described "typical Appalachian-American gun enthusiast". He is a military historian specializing in World War II and has written a few things, as he says, "here and there". A featured contributor for Strategy & Tactics, he likes dogs, range time, and a good cigar - preferably with an Old Fashioned that has an extra orange slice.

The Rare Breed FRT-15 Trigger: What is It and How Does it Work?

You probably heard of the Rare Breed FRT-15 trigger and the company’s coming fight with the Feds. Here's a closer look at the trigger.

Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Pistol: Great Fun and a Great Training Tool

ARs in .22 LR are nothing new, but many don’t have fully functional controls, so they don’t help much with mechanics and muscle memory. Not so the M&P 15-22 pistol.

How Do You Shotgun? Mossberg M500A, Benelli M4, and Beretta 1301

Some articles are just a pleasure to write, from start to finish. This is one of those. I had never heard of this reviewer before, and I don’t do a lot of shotgunning, but both of those are changing. The reviewer, Paul from SuperSetCA, seems knowledgeable, the video is interesting, and the production value is […]

Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 — Kickin’ it Old School (sorta)

I’ve been thinking about a Springfield M1A for a while, so I dialed up my old buddy Sootch to get his opinion on the M1A SOCOM 16.

Imported Polish AK Goodness: The FB Radom 762 S Beryl M1 Rifle

Praise Saint Mikhail and his rifle industry disciples! A Polish AK has entered the import picture, and it ain’t just any player.

Walther P38 / P1: More Than 80 Years of Excellence

The P38/P1 is hammer-fired with a falling block locking mechanism. Would you carry a Walther P38 as an EDC gun (or for that matter the renamed P1)?

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