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Review: Ruger’s Southpaw 10/22 Competition
Introduced in 1964, Ruger’s 10/22 has sold in the millions to become the most popular semi-automatic rimfire rifle of all time. Like most guns of its kind, though, it has always been a right-hander-only proposition—until now.
Preview: Apex Tactical XDs Mod.2 Action Enhancement Trigger
Apex Tactical’s Action Enhancement Trigger lightens the pull weight on Springfield Armory’s XDs Mod.2 to between 5 lbs. and 5 lbs, 8 ozs. while delivering an improved action with a smooth takeup, better reset and crisp sear break.
Hodgdon Closes GOEX Blackpowder Plant
Effective immediately, Hodgdon announced the closure of the GOEX blackpowder manufacturing facility in Camp Minden, La.
Preview: Scalarworks Peak Iron Sights
Scalarworks and Special Operations veteran Larry Vickers join to create the ultimate set of front and rear fixed iron sights for a fighting carbine.
The Rifleman Report: Your American Rifleman
American Rifleman is “The World’s Oldest And Largest Firearm Authority” for reasons that extend far beyond the printed page.
The Armed Citizen® Sept. 27, 2021
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
A Modular Approach To Carrying Essential Gear
This modular approach to carrying gear is the set-up used by Editor in Chief Brian Sheetz when he's out and about. See how he carries his gear and what he carries within each pack.
American Arms of the Battle of the Bulge
American G.I.s thwarted Hitler’s last-ditch offensive, even though Hitler threw the best men and weapons that he had available against America's troops in the Ardennes. Here the author looks at the small arms used by our troops to stop the Nazi war machine dead in its tracks.
Preview: Real Avid Bore-Max Speed Clean System
Real Avid introduces a new set of bore brushes, jags and jag patches, aimed at simplifying the process of cleaning out barrels with fewer passes needed.
M1903A4 Development: The U.S. Army’s Search for a Sniper Rifle
Despite the lessons learned during World War I, the U.S. Army lacked a purpose-built sniper rifle throughout the interwar period, even after efforts were made to develop one. The need became more apparent as World War II loomed, leading to the adoption of the M1903A4, with its developmental history explored here.
Heckler & Koch P7: H&K's 'Squeeze-Cocking' Pistol
First designed in 1976, Heckler & Koch's P7 gas-delayed blowback pistol stand out from most all other handguns with its unique squeeze-cocking mechanism.
The Armed Citizen Sept. 24, 2021
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
NRA Gun of the Week: Hi-Point Firearms C9
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman staff examines a budget-friendly semi-automatic pistol from Hi-Point Firearms.
The Rock Island Arsenal Model of 1903
Although the names “Springfield” and “’03” are virtually synonymous, that gives short shrift to the other government facility that made the venerable “U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903”—The Rock Island Arsenal.
Kahr Arms To Host Annual Rod of Iron Freedom Fest
Kahr Firearms Group is hosting this year’s “Rod of Iron Freedom Festival” at its Greeley, Penn., Kahr Headquarters facility.
Building A Takedown Pistol In .308 Win.
With the large amount of components available for the AR-10 platform, along with a new trend of more compact AR pistols, constructing your own foldable, compact, takedown AR-10 pistol is possible.
Mossberg Maverick 88: Mossberg's Budget-Priced Pump Shotgun
The Maverick 88 is one of Mossberg's best known shotgun models and is currently available in 14 different versions.
The Men And Guns Of D-Day: 82nd Airborne Division
Watch this segment of American Rifleman Television "The Men And Guns Of D-Day" to learn more about the men of the 82nd Airborne Division, their stories and the firearms they used during "The Great Crusade."
Book Review: The US M3/M3A1 Submachine Gun
Michael Heidler, no stranger to writing about firearm history, has produced a most impressive volume on one of this author’s favorite World War II firearms, the M3 “grease gun.”
Review: Bond Arms Roughneck
The Roughneck derringer from Bond Arms is an entry-level option in 9 mm Luger, but don’t let that fool you, as the quality of its materials and craftsmanship rival those of the company’s top-end variants.