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Colt CBX TacHunter: Precision For The Field
With an all-new bolt-action rifle that is likely to prove as versatile and capable as its brand suggests, Colt, the 187-year-old firearm icon, turns over a new leaf with its newly developed CBX line now in production at the company’s historic Hartford, Conn., factory.
InfiRay Outdoor Opens New U.S. Headquarters In Texas
Established in 2020, InfiRay Outdoor (iRayUSA), the United States Distributor of InfiRay Outdoor thermal optics, has opened a new headquarters building in Lewisville, Texas.
Review: Nighthawk Custom Counselor
There are myriad makers of the time-tested M1911 pistol, but very few concentrate solely on “premium” M1911s, and rarer still are those that are successful at doing so.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 4, 2023
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: Creedmoor Sports Multi-Caliber Bullet Comparator
When loading rounds tailored for a precision rifle, ensuring the bullet is loaded until it sits just off the lands is a crucial component of accuracy. Measuring this distance involves the use of a bullet comparator tool.
Mike Fuljenz Wins Highest Numismatic Honor
Prominent rare-coin and precious-metals dealer Michael Fuljenz of Beaumont, Texas, an NRA Golden Ring of Freedom member, is the 2023 recipient of the Chester L. Krause Distinguished Service Award—the highest honor bestowed by the congressionally chartered American Numismatic Ass’n, the largest organization of coin-collecting enthusiasts in the United States.
Colt's Rarest Clandestine Pistol?
According to advanced Colt collectors, only about 35 or so of the original 400 factory Colt 1911s chambered for .38 Super have surfaced in the United States postwar, with only about a dozen of those remaining in their issued condition with their original finish, and given that the war officially ended on August 14, 1945, and since the OSS was dissolved on October 1, 1945, it isn’t likely any of them were issued before the Armistice.
New For 2023: Taurus 917C
Taurus is re-introducing a Beretta 92 clone in the form of its 917C, and this compact variant provides a "Commander-sized" option for fans of the DA/SA semi-automatic pistol.
Preview: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 17-Round Magazine
Springfield Armory’s Hellcat Pro is a slightly larger, yet still easily carried, version of its micro-compact Hellcat for personal defense, and the gun’s flush-fit magazine capacity was also increased to 15 rounds.
Gun Of The Week: Browning X-Bolt Target Max
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week to get a close look at an improved X-Bolt rifle from Browning. The Target Max is the latest iteration of the famed X-Bolt action, and it’s designed for long-range work, thanks to its Target Max customizable stock, adjustable trigger, bull barrel and more.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 1, 2023
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: Mag-Na-Port Custom Ruger Blackhawk Convertible
The author found the just-right performance and managed recoil balance he was looking for with this fully customized single-action wheel gun.
XS Sights Sponsors 6th Annual Meals On Wheels Clay Shoot
XS Sights steps up to the plate as a Presenting Sponsor of the 6th Annual Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County Clay Shoot. Money raised is already making a difference and providing a boost to those less fortunate at this critical time.
I Have This Old Gun: Remington 700 BDL
After Winchester came out with its iconic Model 70, Remington Arms had catching up to do in the sporting-rifle market. Eventually, its answer was the Model 700, a gun that became one of the most recognized bolt-action designs of all time.
New For 2024: EAA Girsan MC9 Disruptor
European American Armory's latest addition to its MC9 handgun line is aptly named, as the Disruptor is intended to provide an incredible range of features at a price point below other similar options.
I Have This Old Gun: Marlin 1894 Trapper
Collectors refer to these shortened carbines as “trappers,” but that term was never officially used by either Winchester or Marlin. Winchester referred to them as “Baby Carbines” or “Special Short Carbines” on the rare occasions when they were cataloged.
The Rifleman Report: From The ''Inside Out''
The term “inside out” can be taken literally or applied as a phrase to describe the thoroughness with which an idea is understood. In this month’s issue, we hope to illustrate that the latter especially is used as a guiding principle to keep the American firearm industry at the top of its game.
Colt CZ Group Makes Offer For Vista's Ammo Brands
Colt CZ Group made an unsolicited proposal to purchase the Sporting Products Division of Vista Outdoor, which includes Federal, CCI, Remington Ammunition and others.
Review: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal
Firearm trends appear to be a virtual pendulum at times—it isn’t uncommon to see a theme grab hold of the industry only to be reversed entirely some years later.
The Armed Citizen® Nov. 27, 2023
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.