GunMagopedia
Handgun History: Gunpowder to Rifling
Do you ever wonder exactly how and where handguns got their start? Here's a look at the very beginnings of handgun history.
The Remington Revolving Rifle: Cool but Behind the Times
By the time the Remington revolving rifle was upgraded to a rimfire cartridge, Winchester was on the verge of releasing the Model 1873. But it was actually not a bad idea. Take a closer look with Ian McCollum.
The FN M1922 — Old School Cool
FN took the M1910 and made it just a little bigger for the FN M1922. The idea was to create a service pistol, did they achieve their goal?
The Suppressed OSS M3 Grease Gun with a Trigger Booby Trap
Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons is back with another supremely awesome gun for us to check out. This time Ian has his hands on a rare, suppressed World War II M3 Grease Gun issued by the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS). If you’re not familiar with the OSS, it was founded during World War […]
So Light it was Unsafe: The Colt M13 Aircrewman Revolver
The M13 Aircrewman is one of the rarest modern Colt revolvers out there. Here's a look at one with Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.
GunMag History: The M1911 Pistol
Some see the M1911 as a relic of the past. But the history of the 1911 pistol platform is as interesting and long-reaching as its influence.
The Misunderstood Nagant M1895 Revolver
The Russian Nagant M1895 revolver is usually an afterthought, at best, when the topic of military surplus weapons comes up. But it’s a cool little gun that is surprisingly pleasant to shoot.
M855 vs M193: Mr. Guns ‘N Gear Take on It
Mr. Guns ‘N Gear (MGG henceforth) covers the pros and cons of M855 versus M193 5.56mm ammunition. There will be chronograph tests and ballistic gel tests, so buckle up. Today we talk about M855 vs M193. The M193 is a standard 5.56mm round and was the standard for decades (in fact, up until 1982) for […]
The 308 Winchester round has more than 70 years history to back it. Here's the rundown on the cartridge from it's history to current use and the details in between.
The M3/M3A1 Grease Gun: Built for Global War
Compared to the Thompson, the M3 Grease Gun was an ugly duckling—but it worked. Let's take a closer look at the details with Ian McCollum.