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GOTW: Browning 1911-22

Smaller incarnations of full-size guns aren’t necessarily a recent phenomenon—nor are full-size models that have been chambered in substantially smaller calibers. Browning took the concept to a different level, though, with the release of its miniaturized 1911-22.

December 02, 2013

2013 Holiday Gift Guide for Shooters

The holiday shopping season has once again arrived, and there's no shortage of gifts for a firearm enthusiast. That said, finding the right one amidst a flooded marketplace—particularly on short notice—can be a challenge. Fortunately for you, the hardworking elves we have here at AmericanRifleman.org have put together this handy 2013 Holiday Gift Guide.

November 26, 2013

GOTW: Wilson Combat Spec-Ops 9

Ever since Colt developed the Commander in 1949, the 1911 pistol has been modified, adapted, tweaked and improved for comfortable carry and easier concealment. Wilson Combat continues this trend with the Spec-Ops 9.

November 25, 2013

GOTW: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Back Country

The latest addition to Weatherby's Vanguard Series 2 line, the Back Country is perfect for the hunter who plans to put a ton of bootprints on the ground and needs something a little lighter.

November 18, 2013

Factory Tour: Colt's Manufacturing Company

NRA E-Media's Thomas Rickwalder recently visited Colt's base of operations in Hartford, Conn. Here are a few of the behind-the-scenes photos he brought back.

November 18, 2013

New from NASGW

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) celebrated its 40-year anniversary this year with its annual trade expo held during the last week of October in Grapevine, Texas. Those who attended got a sneak peek at some of the new guns lined up for release in 2014. Here are just a few of the new products that may be headed your way next year.

November 13, 2013

GOTW: Colt Mustang XSP

Much like the .380 Mustang PocketLite design that preceded it, Colt's Mustang XSP is a small, lightweight and reliable handgun—except, this time, it's sporting a polymer frame.

November 12, 2013

Opening Up to Off-Body Carry

In the old days, off-body carry entailed rudimentary “fanny packs” for handguns and firearm-specific cases for rifles and shotguns. Today, a wide variety of discreet cases make off-body carry a whole new proposition.

November 10, 2013

Baron Engraving and Design

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Baron Technology engraving and design. Chances are you've seen their work adorned on thousands of firearms.

November 04, 2013

GOTW: Winchester Model 1873

Only a select few firearms have risen to such a level that they receive a moniker all their own. One of them, of course, is the infamous “Gun that Won the West,” more commonly known as the Winchester Model 1873.

November 03, 2013

First Ever National Disability Awareness Shoot

The First Ever National Disability Awareness Shoot was recently held at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays in Allentown, Pa. This event raises awareness, improves access to the shooting sports for the physically challenged and raises the funds necessary to endow this effort. (Images by Forrest MacCormack)

October 29, 2013

GOTW: Mossberg 500 Chainsaw ZMB Edition

We haven’t addressed any zombie-centric products yet on the Gun of the Week series, but we figured that now—with Halloween just a few days away—is as good a time as any. With that in mind, meet the ZMB edition of the Mossberg 500 Chainsaw.

October 28, 2013

Weatherby Inc. Factory Tour

Assistant Online Editor Sarah Smith Barnum recently toured the Weatherby Inc. factory to get a behind-the-scenes look at the company's operations.

October 25, 2013

Training for Steel Challenge

Steel Challenge consists of eight stages shot multiple times, with speed being the decider for everything. Here are some tips for shaving time off your score.

October 24, 2013

GOTW: FNH USA FNX-45

The U.S. Joint Combat Pistol Program didn’t exactly come to fruition within the military, but it did cause a number of manufacturers to produce new service-type handguns that consumers now get to enjoy. One of those is the FNX-45 from FNH USA, a polymer-frame, hammer-fired, double-action/single-action pistol based on the model FNH developed for the program.

October 21, 2013