Blast from the Past: M1A-A1 Bush Rifle

Editor’s Note: This piece was crafting as a special retro-style “mini-magazine” within the Winter 2026 print issue of The Armory Life. We styled it to look as though it had been published back when the author was a young teenager poring over his collection of Springfield Armory catalogs. Yo...

By Mike Humphries •

Buying Milsurp: Cosmoline Removal

Ever cleaned the cosmoline out of an military surplus firearm? In today’s article, we demonstrate a straightforward way of cosmoline removal using a Type 56 carbine to show the cleaning process. As a lover of guns, I aspire to collect pretty much all of them. But I remember a not-so-distant pas...

By GunSpot •

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...

By Clayton Walker •

First Look: Springfield Armory Kuna Tri-Lug

Editor’s Note: This Springfield Armory Kuna Tri-Lug article is based on the hands on testing conducted with the pistol provided to the author by the company. All opinions are based on the author’s experiences with that firearm. The Springfield Armory Kuna is a state-of-the-art, big-boned ...

By Will Dabbs, MD •

Springfield Armory SA-35 4″ Compact

The Springfield SA-35 4" is the compact Hi-Power I wanted decades ago, only better. It keeps the steel-and-walnut charm while adding the modern touches that make it a practical shooter and carry gun. The post Springfield Armory SA-35 4″ Compact appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Tim Stetzer •

LWRC IC-9 Review: One of the Best 9mm PCCs We’ve Ever Shot

This innovative pistol caliber carbine withstood a weeklong torture test and came away with Outdoor Life's highest award The post LWRC IC-9 Review: One of the Best 9mm PCCs We’ve Ever Shot appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By John B. Snow •

Curious Relics #137: Little Colt Speaks – Colt 1862 Police Part IV

Welcome back, folks! We have reached the end of the road on the Colt 1862 Police. Part I covered the history and Samuel Colt’s final years, Part II tackled variations and how to sort the Police from its near-twin the Pocket Navy, and Part III laid out specifications, dating, and the afterma...

By Sam.S •
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