POTD: Colt 1849 Wells Fargo Pair – Serial Numbers 99999 and 100000

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a cased consecutively serialized pair of Colt 1849 Wells Fargo Pocket revolvers, serial numbers 99999 and 100000, likely produced December 31, 1854 and January 1, 1855 respectively. That detail alone is enough. Two guns, one number apart, stra...

By Sam.S •

Cimarron Firearms Is Building a Winchester Model 1897 Replica

Cimarron Firearms is working on a Winchester Model 1897 replica, and from what President Mike Harvey has shared in a recent product development video, this one is being built to a level of authenticity that Cimarron is well known for. The prototype, serial number one, has been produced, tested, a...

By Sam.S •

Taking the M1A Loaded Precision Out to 500 Yards

The classic American service rifle, the M14 in 7.62x51mm NATO, was the replacement for the M1 Garand, adding (among other things) a 20-round detachable box magazine and select-fire including fully automatic. It was the primary service rifle for the U.S. until Vietnam where it was replac...

By Beyond Seclusion •

Review: Mission First Tactical Pro Series IWB Light Holster

Have you ever had a handgun that you immediately loved the way it shoots, feels and carries? That is, beyond question, how I feel about the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 9mm. In my many years with it, the Hellcat Pro has proven to be reliable and accurate — truly a premier carry pistol. W...

By Dan Abraham •

BFG Monday: The Weight Problem Is a Readiness Problem

For decades, the conversation around Soldier load has often been treated like a comfort issue. Lighter gear was something nice to have. Easier on the back. Better for morale. A quality-of-life improvement for the individual Soldier. But that way of thinking does not match the reality of the probl...

By Eric G •

Review: Springfield M1A Tanker

The Springfield Armory M1A Tanker represents the synergistic combination of a compact, full-power rifle with a timelessly attractive aesthetic. Pushing a full-sized 7.62x51mm/.308 Win. round in a chassis that lends itself to maneuverability and easy portage, the M1A Tanker also captures...

By Will Dabbs, MD •

POTD: HCSO SWAT - Houston Gets Ready for the World Cup

The clock is ticking. With the FIFA World Cup 2026  kicking off in Houston in a matter of days,  with seven matches at NRG Stadium, an estimated half a million visitors, and a 39-day Fan Festival in East Downtown, the city's law enforcement community is making sure it's ready ...

By Eric B •
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