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The Glock 30S

Firearms designed for concealed carry continue to be among the most consistently demanded products on the market, and Glock decided to give its faithful followers what they've been asking for in the new G30S. A new, sub-compact .45, the G30S sports a 10+1 capacity and is designed to be as easy-to-carry as they come: it had a 1.28" width and weights just under 21 ounces, unloaded.

January 14, 2013

Colt Marine Pistol

Colt has once again placed one of its 1911s at the side of America's armed forces, this time with the Colt Marine Pistol. After a rigorous selection process, the Colt Rail Gun was selected to be the latest sidearm of the United States Marine Corps—marking the first time a Colt 1911 has been shipped to the United States Government since the end of World War II.

January 14, 2013

Rock Island Armory's 10 mm 1911

Rock Island Armory's known for its affordable line of 1911s, and for 2013 the company is putting a new model on the market. This one's chambered in a round that's not often seen anymore: 10 mm.

January 14, 2013

Hanging Out With Gunny

SHOT Show is a rare event, indeed—it's not often that you'll see all of the industry's biggest names together in one place. From well-respected writers to renowned celebrities, the world's biggest firearms enthusiasts all flock to Las Vegas, Nev. each January. There were a number of well-known names at 2013's Media Day at the Range—including screen legend and avid gun supporter R. Lee Ermey. American Rifleman's Mark Keefe stopped to chat with Gunny, and the pair discussed everything from his Media Day plans to why he prefers Glock. Get a look inside his world with the video below:

January 14, 2013

Chiappa Triple Threat Shotgun

So, how do you go about making a double-barreled shotgun more enticing? You add another barrel. That's Chiappa's strategy, at least, with the new Triple Threat Shotgun. The triple-barreled design is based on a traditional two-barrel shotgun design—with the third barrel resting on the top, giving the gun a pyramidal arrangement. The Triple Threat is designed to be a defense gun, and comes with a shorter stock that can be converted to a pistol grip.

January 14, 2013

Rossi Rio Grande

Though they’re not as commonplace as they once were, lever-action rifles are inherently American. They've earned their place in the country's history, and are most often associated with the Old West. Rossi tried to capture all of that lore when it released our latest Gun of the Week, the Rio Grande.

January 14, 2013

GOTW: Ruger GP100

Easy on the hand—GP100s remain one of the most comfortable revolvers to shoot—and on the budget, this revolver has been a favorite since its introduction in 1985. And, just like all Ruger models, it's 100 percent made in the U.S.A.

January 11, 2013

Firearms of the War of 1812

Though largely overshadowed by the Napoleonic Wars, the American War of 1812 saw the use of a wide variety of arms by a colorful assemblage of combatants.

January 11, 2013

GOTW: Colt Python

Originally conceived as and designed to be the company's top-of-the-line model, the Colt Python remains one of history's most well remembered revolvers.

January 11, 2013

Gun of the Week: Rossi Rio Grande

Gun of the Week: Rossi Rio Grande

January 10, 2013

New Walther PPX Pistol For Under $500

The new PPX pistol comes with the quality and features you've come to expect from Walther at an affordable price.

January 10, 2013

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January 08, 2013

Preparing for SHOT Show 2013

It's that time of year again—The SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show is back. SHOT Show is the world's largest and most comprehensive trade show for shooting, hunting and law enforcement industries, and the AmericanHunter.org team will be on hand at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. from Monday, Jan. 14 to Friday, Jan. 18 in order to bring you all the latest news and releases.

January 07, 2013

Ruger 77/357

Being able to feed a long gun and a handgun from the same box of cartridges can reduce ammo costs, and is one of the oldest, most tried-and-true shooting concepts in the industry. While the lever-action has been more often associated with that role, Ruger has recently released a line of bolt-actions that are more than capable of handling your favorite handgun loads.

January 07, 2013

Winchester Announces .17 Win. Super Mag. Cartridge

Winchester Announces .17 Win. Super Mag. Cartridge

January 04, 2013