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Preview: FN DFNS & GUNR 5.7x28 mm FN Ammunition
Catering to the growing number of firearms on the market chambered for the 5.7x28 mm FN cartridge, FN America has announced the addition of two new 5.7x28 mm ammunition options.
The Sliding Trend Of Optic-Equipped Pistols In 2024
A recent study points to a sliding trend, pistols with pre-mounted reflex sights has been declining and “… been performing at a lower level than no red dot since mid-2022.”
Preview: MTM Case-Gard The Mule
MTM Case-Gard’s product lineup offers no shortage of storage options for ammunition and other essential equipment, but none have ever been as generously sized as The Mule, the company’s new mobile gear crate.
The Guns of Guantánamo Bay—1898
The U.S. Marines’ ability to establish an advanced base and successfully defend it—as they did at Camp McCalla and Cuzco Wells—guaranteed a place for the corps in America’s military forces, thanks to the guns in the hands of Marines who knew how to use them.
New For 2024: Del-Ton DT20
North Carolina manufacturer Del-Ton is known for its affordable AR-15 build components, kits and complete firearms. New for 2024, the company is introducing its first conventional handgun with the DT20.
Preview: Blackhawk Discreet Socom Pistol Case
The Discreet Socom Pistol Case from Blackhawk is a soft-bodied, single-gun handgun case that, thanks to its modular design, can be configured in multiple different ways to suit the user’s tastes and needs.
Gun Of The Week: EAA Girsan MCP35 PI Ops
Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and this time, we’re looking at possibly the most-upgraded High Power pistol you can get straight from the factory. This is the EAA Girsan MCP35 PI Ops.
The Armed Citizen® March 15, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Review: Century Arms PSL 54
The PSL 54 from Century Arms, a Romanian designated marksman rifle, is a beefed-up AKM with a successful, decades-long history on the battlefield.
Vista Outdoor Rejects $2.9 Billion Offer
On March 4, the Vista Outdoor Board of Directors announced that it rejected yet another unsolicited proposal to sell the firm, this one from Canada-based MNC Capital (MNC) offering to buy the company for $35 per share.
I Have This Old Gun: French FRF2 Sniper Rifle
During the Cold War, many nations developed domestically sourced sniping rifles, and many of those rifles were based on pre-World War II designs. One nation that reconfigured a previously used bolt-action service rifle to meet the needs of precision marksmen was France, and the result was the FRF2 sniper rifle.
New For 2024: Uberti 1873 Hunter Rifle Series
Italian-made reproductions of the Winchester 1873 have become popular for cowboy action shooting, pistol cartridge plinking or just for those nostalgic for a piece of history. New for 2024, Uberti is making an 1873 specifically for the modern hunter.
Review: EAA Girsan MC 14T Tip-Up
There is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to firearms, and scaled-down “pocket” and EDC pistols provide good examples. Creating a smaller, more concealable, centerfire semi-automatic requires, among other things, a stiffer recoil spring (or springs).
Remington’s Ilion Factory Closes
RemArms, owner and operator of Remington’s storied Ilion, N.Y., factory, announced it would shutter the facility in March 2024, moving all production to its current headquarters in LaGrange, Ga.
FN Offers "Spring Into Savings" Rebate
FN America’s Spring Into Savings promotion began on March 1 and includes 70 different models from the famed gunmaker. Offer ends May 16.
Strasser’s Innovative RS 700 Straight-Pull
Hailing from Austria, but with a nod to the American Remington Model 700, the Strasser RS 700 proves the straight-pull design is still alive and well—even in the hands of a southpaw.
The Armed Citizen® March 11, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Preview: Safariland Incog X IWB Holster
After 10 years of real-world experience with its original Incog holster design, Haley Strategic Partners (HSP) decided it was time to update the concept.
Garand's Military Rifles: M1 To M14
The adoption of the M1 Garand rifle by the United States Army initiated a series of developments which brought the demise of the manually-operated, bolt-action rifle as a U.S. military arm. Its evolution was to influence the design of U.S. military small arms for years to come.
Preview: Ruger 60th Anniversary 10/22 Rifle
In addition to being Ruger’s 75th anniversary, 2024 also marks another important milestone for the company: 60 years of its iconic 10/22 semi-automatic rimfire rifle.