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GOTW: Glock 17

Named for mechanical engineer Gaston Glock’s 17th patent, the Model 17 changed how and what handguns are made of. Get a closer look at the latest AmericanRifleman.org Gun of the Week.

November 08, 2012

Holsters 101

If you think there's a wide variety of handguns to choose from these days, wait until you get a load of all the holsters and retention systems folks have devised for carrying them. While it's not possible to review every option on the market, here is an introduction to some of the more common holster types available.

November 08, 2012

GOTW: Smith & Wesson Model 29

First introduced as the Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum in 1955, the Model 29 was the original .44 Mag. revolver—and it would go to attain nearly unparalleled levels of fame in the wheelgun industry.

November 08, 2012

GOTW: Remington Versa Max

Winner of American Rifleman's 2011 Golden Bullseye Award for shotguns, the Remington Versa Max has a nearly unparalleled level of versatility.

November 08, 2012

The 2012 Nikon Spot-On Championships

The Spot On Championship is an annual invitation-only shooting competition sponsored by Nikon. The 2012 event was a long-range shooting clinic that provided competitors the opportunity to learn more about Nikon's Bullet Drop Compensation (BDC) Reticle and Spot On Ballistic Technology. Here are some highlights from this year's gathering.

November 08, 2012

GOTW: Kel-Tec KSG

Kel-Tec has earned a well-deserved reputation for innovation in both the design and appearance of its firearms, so it comes as no surprise that its latest intro, the KSG, is no exception.

November 08, 2012

Optical Infusion

Having a solid gun and ammunition combination is only part of the formula for a successful shooting experience. Adding the right optics can make all the difference. Cheaper Than Dirt offers a wide variety of optics, ranging from value-priced models to the finest products on the market.

November 08, 2012

Bushnell Supports Military Families

Bushnell Outdoor Products has partnered with the Folds of Honor Foundation for its inaugural Patriot Range Day.

November 06, 2012

The Armed Citizen® November 6, 2012

Guns

November 06, 2012

Mossberg 464 SPX

Mossberg released its original model 464 lever-action rifle in early 2008, which—not coincidentally—wasn’t long after Winchester announced that it would no longer be manufacturing Model 94s in the U.S. The original 464 has a fair bit in common with the Model 94s, but the SPX is a different beast entirely—it's not a cowboy gun, and it's probably not for everyone.

November 05, 2012

BLACKHAWK! Opens New Plant

Blackhawk has opened a new plant in Montana to produce its Serpa holsters and Knoxx rifle stocks.

November 02, 2012

Gun of the Week: Mossberg 464 SPX

Gun of the Week: Mossberg 464 SPX

November 01, 2012

LaserLyte Kryptonyte Center Mass Laser

LaserLyte’s Kryptonyte Center Mass Laser is a circle-type green laser configured to spread at 1 inch per yard, providing fast, both-eyes-open target acquisition.

November 01, 2012

CrossBreed IWB Appendix Carry Holsters

CrossBreed has developed an IWB Appendix Carry Holster for small to medium handguns.

November 01, 2012

American Rifleman TV Schedule: November 2012

The story of the legendary M16 continues in November on American Rifleman TV.

November 01, 2012