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The AK-47: A History of Practical Design That Still Matters Today
The AK-47 did not become one of the most recognizable rifles in history by accident. Its practical design, reliability, and ease of production helped reshape warfare and keep it relevant decades later.
New: TriStar Trinity II TALO Gold Limited Edition Over/Under Shotgun
TALO Distributors and TriStar Arms have unveiled the Trinity II TALO Gold, an over/under shotgun positioned as a limited-edition offering with enhanced cosmetics and a sub-$1,000 price point. The new model ships in both 12 and 20 gauge with 28-inch barrels and is currently in stock at TALO-member...
Federal Judge Rules ATF Frame-and-Receiver Rule Unconstitutional in Defense Distributed Case
A federal judge found ATF’s frame-and-receiver rule unconstitutionally vague and incompatible with the Second Amendment as applied to Defense Distributed, SAF, and covered members. The ruling is significant, but it is not nationwide.
S14E3: Old Iron, New Iron & Remembering a Giant
We cover recent firearms industry news, including the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s plan to sell former U.S. government M14 rifles to civilians in permanently semi-automatic form, and Auto-Ordnance’s short-barreled M1 Carbine with a 12-inch barrel and suppressor threading.
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...
From Armor to Answer: How the 5.7x28mm Was Built to Beat 9mm’s Limits
FN’s 5.7x28mm was designed for a late-Cold-War problem: compact weapons that could outperform 9mm where armor, range, and controllability mattered. It never replaced 9mm, but NATO standardization proved the cartridge was more than a failed experiment.
The Browning Hi-Power: Why a 90-Year-Old Design Still Inspires New Generations of Shooters
More than 90 years after its introduction, the Browning Hi-Power continues to inspire shooters and influence modern handguns. Here is how John Browning and Dieudonné Saive created an enduring firearms icon.
The Greatest Guns in American History (That You’ve Mostly Never Heard Of)
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America’s Shotgun: How the Remington 870 Became the Best-Selling Shotgun of All Time
From deer woods and duck blinds to trap fields and patrol cars, the Remington 870 earned its place as America’s shotgun by being affordable, reliable, and endlessly useful.