Zastava M48 Mauser: Milsurp Gem
The Mauser is the gold standard for military surplus rifles. The Swiss K31 and British SMLE are excellent weapons, but no series of rifles has been as consistently excellent as those based on the Mauser 98 action. And yes, that includes the Mosin-Nagant!
The Faxon FX22: From Plinking to Competition
Faxon Firearms has announced the release of its FX22 Complete series, a collection of guns intended for plinking to target shooting, to competition...
Meet The USAF AR Style Survival Gun – the GAU-5A
A pilot who finds himself downed behind enemy lines needs a survival gun. Beginning with the Cold War, survival rifle development has led to the most recent GAU-5A, chambered for 5.56 mm so it can take down game, and more importantly, enemy soldiers.
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Hornady Black – The Full Power FliteControl Killer
This hard-hitting sledgehammer of a load is perfect for semi-auto shotguns and delivers hard-hitting power for those who want that full power Flitecontrol alternative.
Stop Crying About Sore Thumbs, Get an XTech Speedmag
Loading too much ammo—wait, is that a thing? Are your thumbs sore—should you stop crying so much? Do you wish there was a way to load your ammo quickly, without making your thumbs hurt—have you ever heard of sucking it up? Just get an AR-15 XTech Speedmag already....
The Rumors are True, the PURG-E was Released
After listening to warfighters who use M855A1, S.W.O.R.D. International’s Defense division released the PURG-E. The rumors were true!
Recognizing People Doing Good Things
People are assholes. Recognize the good ones with the Tango Yankee Project. Because what people do matters and it should be acknowleged!
California: Gun Justice for All | The Move to Make 80 Percents Illegal
The State of California is suing the BATFE to make 80% lowers and frames like those of 80 Percent Arms illegal across the entire country.
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Colt Python: now “refined and upgraded”
The Colt Python is back – and reportedly much improved over the original 1955 version. Find .357 Python specs, reviews, history, and more in this lineup. (P.S. Will there be a California Combat Python? We dunno, but fingers crossed. )
Spy Guns: not quite James Bond, but still pretty cool
Spy Guns are a favorite Hollywood prop, but they’ve made appearances in real-world ops too. Peter Suciu details some Spy Guns employed by various agencies.
Tippling Tuesday – Stumpy’s Old Monroe Bourbon
Stumpy’s Old Monroe Bourbon is a new spirit on the whiskey market, but the story behind it is as American as bourbon itself.
Stoner and Kalashnikov: A Tale of Two Very Different Gun Designers
Stoner and Kalashnikov each designed iconic and prolific modern firearms: the AR15 and the AK47. Read about their stories, how they met, and their legacies.
What is Wrong With Law Enforcement Training?
Instructor Daniel Bales has noticed has some ideas about how to resolve some of the frustrating issues in law enforcement training.
Lowa Boots Review | Zephyr and Innox GTX
Russell Phagan wore Lowa Zephyr boots during shooting competitions and the Lowa Innox style daily wear. Here’s how they compare.
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