Firearms History
A Look at American Defense Manufacturing: Small but Mighty
American Defense Manufacturing is no stranger to innovation. But who are they and what makes them different? Read on to learn more.
Interesting Experimental Guns of the First World War
Trench warfare made its debut in WWI, and both sides scrambled to break the stalemate that the trenches presented. Most of their innovations ended in their experimental phase, but a few of these guns went on to see success.
Berdan vs Boxer Primer: A History of the Modern Primer
The history of the modern primer is a testament to the constant evolution of firearms technology. The primer, a small but indispensable component of ammunition, underwent significant transformations over the centuries. These transformations led to the reliable ignition systems in modern firearms today. Boxer vs Berdan primers are the two most common types of ignition […]
Tunnel Warfare: The Battlefield Underground
The first truly documented tunneling effort was in the Roman siege of the Greek city of Ambarcia in 189 BCE.
10 Facts About the Springfield Armory
The original Springfield Armory home to one of the most significant collections of firearms in the US, with about 10,000 cataloged items in the collection. Check out these 10 facts about America's first armory and arsenal.
The 1911 pistol has been pronounced dead many times, but it shows no sign of slowing down. More models come to market every year, and the basic design still dominates in action pistol competition. The future will see more high-capacity 9mm 1911s with red dots, but the original, the 5-inch barreled Government Model .45ACP, will never disappear completely.
Company Profile: Heckler & Koch
From its origins as the Royal Württemberg Rifle Factory in the early 1800s to its pioneering firearms like the MP5 and HK 416, Heckler & Koch has a reputation for excellence and innovation.
The Marine Corps Iwo Jima Stinger
The M2 Stinger and the men who created it and wielded it were a credit to the Marine Corps and to their country. Here's a look back at the how the US Marines improvised a rather radical version of the M1919 machine gun.
Bill Doolin: Last of the Old West Outlaws
The Old West wasn’t what we see in the movies, but the outlaw gangs were real. Hardly romantic, these desperate men lived hard and mostly died young. Bill Doolin never saw 40.
The Revolver Colt Wouldn’t Sell To You… And Why
Colt once made a ground-breaking super-light .38 Special revolver. 1,189 of them to be exact. They refused to sell them to the public, and almost all of them were ultimately destroyed. Here’s the story.