Curious Relics #129: Officer or Soldier? – Nagant M1895 Revolver Part II

Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of AllOutdoor.com! Last time around we kicked off a new series covering the Nagant M1895 revolver with a full breakdown of its history from Belgian drawing board to American gun shows. If you missed Part I, give it a read first since it...

By Sam.S

The Soviet PSS Pistol and the Rise of Captive-Piston Ammunition Guns

The captive-piston (integrally silenced) ammunition concept is often assumed to be a Soviet invention; in fact, it dates back to 1902 in the United States (US Patent No. 692,819). Fast-forward to the Cold War, when the KGB carried out extensive clandestine espionage and counter-espionage worldwid...

By Lynndon Schooler

Why I Want My Gun to Fail

Editor’s Note: This article is not intended as training advice, but is merely the opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of The Armory Life. Please seek qualified training and ensure proper safety protocols are followed when conducting any drills.  On a bri...

By Larry Rodriguez

How to Clear and Fix Common Handgun Malfunctions

Learn how to identify and clear Type 1, 2, and 3 semi-auto handgun malfunctions. Master Tap-Rack and double feed clearance before your life depends on it.

By Matthew Maruster

The Best Turkey Shotguns of All Time

These are the time-tested turkey hunting shotguns that our editors use every spring The post The Best Turkey Shotguns of All Time appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Alex Robinson

Review: Custom Smith Enterprise M21A5 “Crazy Horse” Rifle

If you have not heard of Smith Enterprise, Inc., it is one of the most respected names in the M14/M1A world. In addition to providing civilian customers with a wide range of popular products for the platform, the company has also played an important role in both developing and providing weapon sy...

By Jeremy Tremp

The Story Behind Steinel Ammunition Co.

If you want to understand Steinel Ammo, start with the phrase stamped on everything they do: “Dedicated to Every Round.” That isn’t just marketing talk—it’s their core philosophy. Steinel Ammunition is for shooters who care. At Steinel, there is only the good stuff. There are no levels ...

By Cory Ross

The Soviet “Silent” AKS-74UB

The AKS-74UB is one of the rarer Kalashnikov variants, a suppressed short carbine designed for missions requiring minimal noise and visual signature. Derived from the AKS-74U developed by Mikhail T. Kalashnikov in the 1970s, the AKS-74UB was created by a team of engineers at the Research Institut...

By Lynndon Schooler
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