Firearms History
The Legendary 1911 and the Men Who Carried It
Who carried the 1911 and what purpose did it serve? These are just a few of the people whose stories are forever entwined with the legacy of the 1911.
The Guns of Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt owned a great many guns and today we are looking at a few of them. His taste is best described as exquisite, and his firearm choices reflect that.
How 9mm Parabellum Became the World Standard
9mm Parabellum is currently the most popular round out there, but it wasn't always that way. So what changed? Here's what Bill Wilson and Massad Ayoob have to say about it.
Still a Legend: Beretta Firearms
After nearly five centuries, it would seem Beretta isn't just getting older—it is just getting better. Read the history of the legendary company.
The Blunderbuss and Thanksgiving
If you Google what a Pilgrim looked like, you'll likely find a mix of realistic paintings and cartoonish portrayals that include a blunderbuss. But is it true? Did the men who rode the Mayflower come armed with these massive weapons?
GunMag Trivia: Did the Pilgrims Have Guns?
Did the Pilgrims have guns? Of course they did. Here's some pilgrim gun knowledge to drop at the Thanksgiving table this year.
Today we're taking a look at the history of the NFA from its beginnings nearly a century ago, to how it looks in modern times.
HK SL8: The Civilian Legal G36
HK is known for introducing civilian versions of their military rifles. Enter the SL8, which is the civilian-legal version of the G36.
The Vickers Machine Gun: 11 Facts That You May Not Know
The British Army was one of the first to see the merits of the Maxim machine gun. They also went on to refine it and the result was the Vickers Machine Gun. Here are some lesser-known facts about the weapon.
When you think of Marlin Firearms you probably think of lever-action rifles but the company also produced a wide range of other firearms during its more than 150 years in business. It is time to set the record straight on this once giant of the American firearms industry.