How the 1911 Evolved Into the 2011, and Took Over the Handgun Market

John Browning’s 1911 served the U.S. military for 75 years and became one of America’s most respected handguns. More than a century later, its trigger, ergonomics, and proven operating system live on in the modern double-stack 2011. Here is how a military sidearm evolved into one of today’s...

By Ryan Hodges •

Retay Wants To Give You A Shotgun, Ammo And A Hunting Dog

This has to be one of the more unusual giveaways that I’ve seen over my career covering the outdoors world. Retay is running a Dog Days Of Summer giveaway that has a lot of very useful loot for the lucky winner—a shotgun, a supply of ammo, and a hunting dog. Yeah, you read that right. [&#...

By Zac K. •

Berger Bullets Land USSOCOM M1200 6.5 Creedmoor Contract

Berger's 140-grain OTM bullets have been selected for USSOCOM's M1200 6.5 Creedmoor Special Ball Long-Range Ammunition, marking a significant contract win for the Mesa-based manufacturer. Capstone Precision Group, which owns Berger and distributes Lapua, Vihtavuori, and SK-Rimfire produ...

By Eric B •

U.S. Moves Most Suppressor Exports From ITAR to Commerce Control

If your suppressor spends its life at American ranges and hunting grounds, nothing changes. Manufacturers, exporters, some professional travelers, and people who attend overseas competitions or demonstrations have more reason to read the fine print.

By Josh C •

POTD: Kimber DS Warrior Spectre

Custom & Collectable Firearms has unveiled the Kimber DS Warrior Spectre, a limited-edition 1911 designed as much for the display case as the range. Restricted to 200 sequentially numbered examples, each gun combines Kimber's proven DS Warrior double-stack platform with a striking Multic...

By Eric B •

Wheelgun Wednesday: Smith & Wesson America 250 Limited-Edition 642, 66

We are back with another installment of Wheelgun Wednesday, and this week we are going to take a gander at some of the new patriotic-themed revolvers that Smith & Wesson has announced. The new Smith & Wesson America 250 Limited Edition revolver series includes a Model 642 as well as a Mod...

By Adam Scepaniak •
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