Firearms History
The Super Influential FN Model 1900 Pistol
Even if they don’t know it, modern semi-automatic pistol manufacturers and enthusiasts are heavily indebted to John Browning, who designed the FN Model 1900, and Hart O. Berg, who saw its potential. The Model 1900 was the first real semi-automatic concealed carry pistol. We still use many of its innovations today.
Top Guns of the Prohibition Era
The Prohibition Era was a lot of things including a great time for bootleggers and the mafia, but it also had some cool guns. There are all sorts of awesome guns that hail from the era of flappers and pre-NFA firearms. Here are our favorites.
Smokeless Powder: A History And Evolution
Gunpowder has come a long way since its inception. It truly drove the advancement of firearms and artillery over the course of many centuries, shaping the path of warfare. That progression continues to this day. Today we're looking back at the history of gunpowder and its evolution to modern smokeless powder.
.30 Carbine: The Most Expensive Underpowered Cartridge Ever Produced?
For those who want or have one, is the .30 Carbine best shot at paper targets alone, given how underpowered and expensive it is?
Frank Hamer’s Hammers – The Legendary Lawman and his Firearms
Frank Hamer was a lawman to his core, and the Bonnie and Clyde ambush was really a small bump in an epic life. Today we're looking at Frank Hamer and his guns in detail.
Carcano Rifle: The Rifle That Was Used To Kill JFK
To date, four American presidents have been assassinated. Most people, even firearm buffs, can't readily name the weapons used in those various assassinations or attempts—at least apart from the Carcano. Here's a look back at the rifle's history.
Have you ever wondered how the AK-47 started out? Where did the idea come from – was it originally Russian? And how has it evolved over the years? These are all good questions, ones that we’ll answer in this article. The 1940’s It all started back in the 1940s when Germany studied the variables of […]
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.
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?