POTD: Iceland Government Colt Official Police – 80 Revolvers to Reykjavik

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a 1940 Colt Official Police shipped to the government of Iceland on March 21, 1940 as part of an 80-revolver order through John Olafsson & Company in Reykjavik. The timing is significant – this was one year into WWII, one month befor...

By Sam.S

5.56 vs .223: What's the Actual Difference?

This question shows up at gun counters more than just about anything else. Someone grabs a box of ammo, notices it says .223 Remington, but their barrel is marked 5.56 NATO, and suddenly they are wondering if they made a mistake. I have watched this exact scenario play out dozens of times, and ho...

By Sam.S

Athlon Optics Introduces the Ares HLR Lightweight Hunting Riflescope

Athlon Optics is adding the Ares HLR to their lineup, and the pitch is simple: a precision riflescope built for hunters who move a lot and count ounces. The lighter of the two available configurations comes in at 18.9 ounces, which puts it firmly in backcountry-viable territory without asking you...

By Sam.S

Shreveport Massacre: 8 Children Dead After Domestic Rampage in Cedar Grove

Shreveport police have neutralized a suspect following a horrific domestic-related mass murder that left eight children dead in the Cedar Grove neighborhood early Sunday morning. The victims, ranging in age from 18 months to 14 years, were found across four separate crime scenes before the suspec...

By Brandon Curtis

Springfield Armory Adds Garrison Target 1911 in 9mm and .45

Springfield Armory's 1911 Garrison lineup has a new addition. The company has released the 1911 Garrison Target in both 9mm and .45 ACP, a pair of full-size, Government-profile 1911s built on the Garrison's hot salt blued forged steel foundation but fitted with an adjustable rear sight ...

By Eric B
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