GunMagopedia

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.

Sabot Away — The History, Backstory And Functionality of 12 Gauge Sabot Slugs

What are sabot slugs? How are they different from rifled slugs? What are they used for? Find the answers to these questions and more, right here!

The Savage Model 1907 — Old School Cool

The Savage Model 1907 was a revolutionary little gun that might have been the first micro-compact, and it even had double-stack mags.

The M3/M3A1 Grease Gun: Unlikely Thompson Killer

How did the Grease Gun, an ugly, crudely-welded, stamped, sheet-metal gun carve its niche in American military history? Here's the story.

GunMagopedia: All About 223 Remington

Is 223 Remington just for AR-15s? Is it different from 5.56mm NATO? What are its uses? Here are the answers to all of your 223 Remington questions.

Gun Vocabulary — What is Spalling?

If you aren't sure what the word 'spalling' means, be sure to update your gun vocab with this explanation and video demonstration.

Forgotten Weapons: Le Redoutable Double-Barreled, 20-Shot Revolver

Some of firearms history is just plain cool. Here's a look at Le Redoutable, a French wheelgun from the early twentieth century.

The M1 Carbine: Reputation vs. Reality

Listen in as firearms experts Ian McCollum (aka Gun Jesus) and the redoubtable Ken Hackathorn go in-depth on the iconic M1 Carbine.

6mm ARC — Everything You Want to Know About It

6mm ARC isn’t the first intermediate rifle cartridge designed specifically for superior long-range use, but it might be the most successful.

America’s Mauser: The M1903 Springfield

Throwback Thursday: taking a look back at the service of the M1903 Springfield rifle, and its variants through the years.