Firearms History
Winchester Model 1897: Precursor of the Modern Shotgun
The Winchester Model 1897 is a historic precursor to the modern pump action shotgun. If you're not familiar with this shotgun, it's storied history is worth delving into.
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.
The Military’s Greatest Firearm Myths
As we all know, there are many myths about firearms out there, including silly things like stopping power and the greatness of the M14 in the modern world. How many times have you heard someone say that just racking a shotgun will be enough? Those are fun to talk about and debunk, but today, we'll take a purely military approach. We need to look at some small arms myths that come out of the United States military and do some serious debunking.
Browning SA 22 Rifle: A Classic Firearm
While the original SA 22 is still in production, other variants have been made, which include some knockoffs. Newer versions, like the Challenger, offer the same function as the original and some updates but without the takedown feature. You can get a current Browning SA 22 in a similar configuration as the original, or an upgraded model with 24-karat gold accents on the receiver with a more intricate engraved design. New or old, the Browning SA 22 is a piece of firearms history that's proven to perform.
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.
Legacy of Honor: The Golden Age of Dueling Pistols
Peering through the dimly lit corridors of history, amidst a haze of pride and wounded egos, the dueling pistol emerged as a symbol of honor and valor. There was a time when honor was an intangible currency, and disputes were settled, not in courtrooms, but in the field of personal combat.
Traditions 1873 Single-Action Liberty: A Review
The Traditions 1873 Single-Action Liberty Model is a fantastic example of the gun maker’s work in keeping the guns of the past alive, and we reviewed it. Here’s what we found out about the 1873 Single-Action Liberty and why we think it’s worth a closer look — revolver lover or not.
History of the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard Series
Smith & Wesson has one of those boring naming conventions. It’s just a model number and the numbers often mean something. For example, any three-digit model number with six in the beginning is a stainless steel revolver. It’s better than the way they named guns at the turn of the century. Who wants to say […]