2024 is the Centennial of the iconic M1911 handgun. In this article Terril begins at the beginning with a history of the 1911 pistol.
History of the 1911: Slinging Lead Through Two Centuries
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LL Bean Boots: Still A Good Buy in 2024?
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Meet the Cap and Ball Revolver
Cap and ball revolvers have style in spades and can be surprisingly useful shooting irons. Here is how to load and shoot them.
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Steelhead Outdoors HD Pistol Lock Box: Overbuilt Safe Storage
Lock boxes are an ounce of prevention when it comes to safe storage of your handguns. Steelhead Outdoors misinterpreted ounces for pounds.
Mossberg 940 Pro & 940 Pro Tactical Shotguns
The Mossberg 940 Pro series represent a solid entry in the semi-auto shotgun market that is at home in the field, on the range, and the arsenal.
The M1895 Nagant Revolver: A Victorian Arm in the Modern Era
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5.7×28 Commercial Ammunition Comparison
We test five different commercial 5.7×28 ammunition over the chronograph and through ballistic gel for your viewing pleasure.
The FN Five-Seven: The Original 5.7 Hot Rod
Although there are a number of pistols chambered in 5.7x28mm today, the FN Five Seven is the OG 5.7 handgun and still a worthy contender.
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