Lee-Metford Rifle: The .303 Before the Lee-Enfield
The Lee-Metford’s service life was comparatively brief, but its fast bolt action, detachable magazine, and .303 British chambering established the foundation for the Lee-Enfield rifle family.
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First Circuit Asks Massachusetts: How Many Handguns Can You Ban Before It’s a Ban?
First Circuit judges questioned how many commonly owned handguns Massachusetts may exclude from dealer shelves before its regulatory roster becomes an unconstitutional ban.
Fascinating Failure: The .45 Winchester Magnum
Though it’s been about a century and a quarter since John Browning first graced us with the .45 ACP, it’s not tremendously difficult to see why it’s still with us. While some gravitate to the cartridge due to nostalgia or a connection with America’s military past, just as many people reco...
Beretta Celebrates 500 Years with the 92FS Diamond One-Off
Beretta keeps celebrating the year of their 500th anniversary by releasing masterpieces. As we’ve seen with the Titan MSR and the SO10 EELL History, again we’re looking at an unobtainable one-off.
POTD: The 22 Rimfire Peacemaker – Colt’s Salvage Job
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a full size Single Action Army with a seven and a half inch barrel chambered in 22 rimfire. I know how that sounds. There is a real reason for it. Back in the mid 1870s Colt built a small run of Peacemakers in 44 Rimfire. On […] The p...
Russian 6mm Program: The Search for a New Ballistic Solution
Kalashnikov Concern and Tula Cartridge Plant (TPZ) continue work on a new assault rifle cartridge. This has sparked new public interest after the publication of a Russian patent RU 2809501 C1. The Tula Cartridge Plant developed the new assault rifle ammunition in collaboration with the Kalashniko...
POTD: The MPW-SD By AAC Suppressors
What happens when a suppressor company designs a rifle? That’s what this Photo Of The Day will find out for you, at least in terms of teasing images. According to AAC Suppressors, this is their upcoming MPW-SD model, although I’m sure it will be a little more refined at its full release.
Wheelgun Wednesday: Rails - A New Era Dawns for Revolvers
Midweek already and it’s time for another episode of TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday . Today we’ll look at some very interesting upgrades for the Smith & Wesson L Frame revolvers with 6-inch barrels. Midwest Industries shows the new Bounty Hunter Rail System, a full-length alu...
Missouri Challenges NFA Registry for Untaxed Suppressors, SBRs, and AOWs
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is challenging ATF’s continued registration of suppressors and short-barreled firearms after Congress eliminated the tax that supported the NFA scheme.
Five Nomad Suppressors Cover .22 Through .30 Caliber Rifles
Dead Air Silencers offers five models within its Nomad series, a premium range of models each intended for use on centerfire rifle platforms chambered in .22 through .30 caliber. The lineup includes the previously released Nomad 30, Nomad L, Nomad LTi XC, and Nomad Ti XC, along with the newly int...