M1 Garand vs. M1941 Johnson Rifle Debate

Even positive changes can be hard to accept. Long before the M1 Garand rifle was in widespread service in the US military, it had its share of detractors. A number of these objectors simply disagreed with the Army’s decision to adopt a semi-automatic rifle at all. They argued that the...

By Tom Laemlein •

POTD: “The Cuban” - DS Arms SA58 FAL

Today’s Photo of the Day features the DS Arms SA58 FAL equipped with a 21-inch standard-profile barrel chambered for 7.62×51mm NATO. This configuration uses Mil-Spec barrel steel, a chrome-lined chamber and bore, a 1:10 twist rate and a bipod-cut profile with a front sling swivel. The...

By Eric B •

M65 Atomic Cannon — America’s Atomic Annie

During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union raced to develop weapons that could tip the balance of power. Among the most audacious creations of this era was the M65 Atomic Cannon, an enormous artillery piece capable of firing a nuclear shell. Nicknamed “Atomic Annie,” this wea...

By Eugene Nielsen •

NEW Vortex Triumph 2 MOA Red Dot

The Triumph line proves that an honest, attractively priced optic doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality, and the Triumph 2 MOA Red Dot is no exception.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •
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