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Rossi Matched Pair: The Top-Selling Single-Shot of 2020
Though it's a single-shot design, the Rossi Matched Pair comes with two barrels, and it's one of the best-selling rifles sold on GunBroker.
Reloading The .220 Swift
The 220 Swift cartridge has been around for nearly a century and is still the fastest factory round available on the market today. Here's a look at the reloading experience for this round.
New for 2021: Heckler & Koch SP5 Pistol
Introduced in 2020, the Heckler & Koch SP5 is a faithful semi-automatic variant of the iconic H&K MP5 submachine gun.
Colt's Model 1855 Revolving Rifle in the Civil War
Though eclipsed by other repeaters—such as the Henry and Spencer—the rifle version of Col. Colt’s percussion revolver saw field service with Yankee forces throughout America’s bloodiest conflict.
NRA Gun of the Week: Ruger PC Charger
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff closely examine Ruger’s PC Charger takedown pistol chambered for 9 mm Luger.
The Armed Citizen® February 12, 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.
CZ Group To Acquire Colt
CZ Group announced it will acquire Colt Holding Company, parent company of Colt's Manufacturing and Colt Canada.
Exploded View: Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I
The No. 4 Mk I Lee-Enfield made up the bulk of rifles used by British soldiers during World War II. Here's some background and disassembly tips.
Vista Outdoor Announces Record Quarter, New Acquisition
Vista Outdoor set new records in the 4th quarter of 2020, and the company announced the acquisition of Hevi-Shot Ammunition, too.
Review: Nighthawk TRS Commander
Though inspired by the 1911, Nighthawk Custom's TRS Commander takes the platform to an entirely new level.
I Have This Old Gun: British Pattern 1856 Cavalry Carbine
As the British military modernized its arsenal in the mid-19th century, the Pattern 1856 Cavalry Carbine joined the iconic Pattern 1853 Enfield in frontline service.
I Have This Old Gun: British Pattern 1856 Cavalry Carbine
As the British military modernized its arsenal in the mid-19th century, the Pattern 1856 Cavalry Carbine joined the iconic Pattern 1853 Enfield in frontline service.
Henry USA Pump Octagon: The Top-Selling Pump-Action Rifle of 2020
Pump-action rifles don't get much attention, but Henry leads the pack with its Pump Octagon.
Preview: Tyrant Designs Uni-Comp
As its name suggests, the Tyrant Designs Uni-Comp is a pistol compensator that—due to its unique two-piece construction—is universally compatible with any 9 mm Luger-chambered semi-automatic handgun with a 1/2x28 TPI threaded barrel.
ARTV Preview: Gatling and Bren Gun, CrossBreed Chest Rig Holster and British Baker Rifle
On this week's episode of American Rifleman TV, we continue with the top 10 machine guns of all time, with the Gatling and Bren Gun. We'll also take a look at the CrossBreed Chest Rig Holster along with the British Baker Rifle.
Rifleman Q&A: When Did M1 Carbines Get Bayonet Lugs?
I recently purchased an M1 carbine manufactured by Quality Hardware that has a bayonet lug. Is this part original to the gun or was it added later?
Firearm Companies Provide Gifts to Ailing Youth
A number of firearm-industry manufacturers banded together to ease one particular enthusiast's isolation during the pandemic.
Preview: Barnaul Subsonic 9mm
MKS Supply announced it would be providing subsonic steel-case 9mm ammunition through Russian manufacturer Barnaul.
Lord Lovat's Rifles: In Film, Recollection and Reality
The most famous rifle of D-Day—or at least the most memorable rifle of “The Longest Day”—wasn’t actually there. Lord Lovat did carry his Mannlicher-Schoenauer carbine in combat, however, and we can learn a lot about British and American guns used during World War II from his memoirs.
The Armed Citizen® February 8, 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.