Firearms History
Volcanic Arms and the Roots of Smith & Wesson
The new Smith and Wesson Model 1854 lever action pays homage to their founders' first attempt at the lever gun with the Volcanic Arms Company.
The Volition Repeater: The Unknown Beginnings of Repeating Firearms
The Volition Repeater remains an icon among collectors and manufacturers alike. So much so, in fact, that we've seen a diverse array of new offerings from some big players and rookies alike. New guns from Ruger, Aero Precision, Smith & Wesson, Henry, and Winchester have made it seem like we're experiencing a lever-action renaissance. Could this be the beginning of the same 1850s era-type innovative drive that brought us the Volition Repeater?
Smith & Wesson: A Long History and Current Success
In the United States, Smith and Wesson has been a part of the fabric of guns and gun culture along with companies such as Remington, Winchester, Browning, and Colt since the mid-1800s. Though Smith & Wesson’s supremacy in the U.S. law enforcement and civilian handgun markets has given way in the recent decades to newer […]
Automatic Rifles of World War I
We've all seen images and heard horror stories of the battlefields of The Great War. But let's take a closer look at the automatic weapons of the First World War.
Flattop Ruger Blackhawk: Why Ruger’s First .357 is Such a Big Deal
The Ruger Blackhawk is one of the most beloved modern revolvers ever to hit the market. Though it had its fair share of setbacks, collectors and sixgunners still flock to the Blackhawk in droves.
The Weird World of Submachine Guns
I love weird SMGs. Many of us do. We've compiled a short list of some of the weirdest (and coolest) SMGs ever to be produced.
Colt Snake Guns: Seven Deadly Snakes
What are the Colt "Snake" guns? How many were there? How many are back in production? All great questions that we'll be sure to answer.
Revolvers of the United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is an interesting branch of the United States military. It’s easily arguable that the United States doesn’t need an entirely separate branch to do Marine Corps functions. It could be wrapped into the Navy or the Army. It’s often said that America doesn’t need a Marine Corps; America wants a Marine Corps. Their unique mission and design have made them fluid with weaponry, and they’ve used a number of interesting weapons, including revolvers. Today, we are looking at the revolvers used by the Marine Corps.
Guns of the Outlaws: A Short History
An American outlaw often made their living by the gun, and it was certainly the way their lives often end. Let's look at some famous gunslingers and their guns. Keep in mind that several of these fellas used a wide variety of different guns throughout their outlaw careers, but these seemed to be the favorites.
Guns of the ’86 Miami Shootout: An In-Depth Look
The 1986 Miami Shootout is one of the most famous gunfights in modern history. The Miami Shootout is often famous for forcing the FBI to swap to automatics and the 10mm cartridge and spurs conversations about stopping power. Instead of discussing stopping power, we're going to look at the guns used in the 1986 Miami Shootout by both the FBI agents involved and the bank robbers.