Firearms History
Guns We Miss: The High Standard Sentinel .22 Revolver
1955 saw the introduction of High Standard’s first revolver, one which offered multiple innovations. From its introduction to now, 68 years later, the High Standard Sentinel series has always been a handgun “best buy.”
Getting a Grip on the History of Glock
Gaston Glock took a leap into the unknown and did what others could not — a feat that has aged remarkably well. Four decades later, Glock is the benchmark for handguns. How did we get here?
You Can’t Pigeon Hole Springfield Armory: A Retrospective of the Brand
How can you generalize about a company that makes epic mid-century battle rifles and fantastic EDC pistols? Springfield Armory's catalog is expanding and every new launch is better than the last.
The Wonderful World Of The Beretta 92/96 Series Pistols
Since its introduction in the early 1980s, the Beretta 92/96 series has evolved to meet various user demands with a diverse range of variants. Here's a rundown of that evolution, plus a look at our tool that will help you find the right mags.
Lessons and Lore from Elmer Keith
In the modern tactical and self-defense training world, a lof of discussion seems like knowledge that’s just been discovered in the last 20 years. Well, I hate to tell you, but it’s all been said before. The old saying, “If you want to learn something new, read an old book,” holds very true in the firearms field. Do yourself a favor and read Elmer Keith's classing shooting book, “Sixguns by Keith.”
Guns We Miss: The Winchester Model 100
The Winchester Model 100 was the sleekest, and perhaps the most accurate, semiautomatic sporting rifle of its time. I wish it was still available new for current generations.
When it comes to firearms that satisfy both function and form, Walther has been a brand to contend with for over 100 years.
Guns Of the Mob: The Most Popular Firearms Used by The Mafia
Some of the legendary outlaws continue to catch our attention with their fine suits, luxury homes, and yes, even the guns they carried.
Sniper Elite: Not Just a Video Game
"Sniper Elite" remains one of the best game series to focus on the exploits of the sniper, but it is still just a game. Players would be hard-pressed to match the exploits of these very real-world snipers from history.
Weird Weapons of the Vietnam War
Vietnam was a brutal place and the folks behind weapons design in the United States came up with some interesting solutions to interesting problems. Check out some of these weird and creative weapons of the Vietnam War.