Packing a Punch: A History of the M14

The M14 rifle holds a significant place in the history of American military firearms, serving as a bridge between the battle rifles of World War II and the US’ military’s modern assault rifles. Developed in the post-World War II era, the M14 was the standard-issue rifle for the U.S. m...

By Patrik O

Home Grown: JC Newman and America’s Cigar Legacy

Photos by Crystal Harris Cigar smoking in America is almost as old as America itself, with the origin of American cigars being generally credited to General Israel Putnam, an Army officer who served in the famed Rogers’ Rangers during the French and Indian War, and later in the American Revolut...

By Tom Marshall

Fudd Friday: Forget 6.5 Creedmoor, These Are Real Hipster Cartridges

I presume the naysayers’ idea was that hipsters are urbanized young adults who reject mainstream culture and like niche equipment to pursue their interests—fixie bikes, old record players, and so on. I think naysayers also believe hipsters don’t have the physique to handle highe...

By Zac K

The Texas Rangers And Their Sidearms

I was watching Lone Wolf McQuade…again…when I got to thinking about the Texas Rangers. Lone Wolf McQuade carried an arsenal, but what did real Texas Rangers carry? I did a quick search, and I learned, well, it’s complicated. So much so that I decided it would be an interesting article. As I...

By Travis Pike

CZ Retires the 75 B, 75 BD and 75 Compact in 2026

Three of the longest-running pistols in the CZ 75 family are headed out of production. CZ has confirmed that the CZ 75 B, CZ 75 BD and CZ 75 Compact will end production in 2026, closing out models that have anchored the company’s handgun catalog for decades. For anyone who has carried or co...

By Alta ML

Leupold’s Relentless Rifleman: Toughest NRL Hunter Match in The West

I have spent plenty of weekends on the clock in all sorts of competitions and classes, including Rimfire PRS , along with a handful of smaller regional and private precision matches, but until this year I had never shot in an NRL Hunter match , and I had never so much as watched its parent discip...

By Luke C.

Handguns for Bear Defense: Will Any of Them Stop the Threat?

Ed. Note — In today’s article, the author examines the use of handguns for bear defense. As with any defensive article, examine all of the relevant data and laws before deciding on the best handgun for bear country — if any at all. Cynthia saw the bear as it rose, 10 feet away. She yelled R...

By Wayne van Zwoll
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