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GOTW: Gen4 Glock 21

Combining the ever popular .45 caliber round and a well known design, there should be little surprise that the Glock 21 has found its way to Gun of the Week status. It's tough, reliable and a .45. What's not to like?

August 20, 2012

10 Important AR-15 Accessories

Falling in love with the AR-15 platform is easy, but getting it just the way you want it may require additional tools and accessories. Cheaper Than Dirt provides a variety of products and tools to keep the AR-15 shooter happy on the range and in the field. Here are just a few to consider.

August 14, 2012

GOTW: Magnum Research BFR

A big, fine revolver if there ever was one, the Magnum Research BFR provides power and versatility in a 100 percent made in the United States package. Sporting a massive frame that's all stainless, the BFR is an impressively powerful single-action. The BFR is perfect for hunting—or even outright protection, if you're a regular backwoods adventurer.

August 13, 2012

Nikon P-223

Nikon's P-223 riflescopes offer a lot of technology and engineering at a very competitive price.

August 10, 2012

Lone Wolf Distributors' Caliber Conversions

There's no good reason for your Glock to remain stock when Lone Wolf Distributors provide so many quality parts to upgrade, convert or customize your pistol. This gallery explores just a handful of the options available for the Glock Gen 3 G23 compact .40 S&W pistol.

August 09, 2012

GOTW: Smith & Wesson Model 500

Billed as the most powerful production revolver in the world today, the Smith & Wesson Model 500 defines pure power. With it's massive X-Frame and .500 S&W Mag. cartridges, the Model 500 is a hunting handgun that's more than capable of taking on any game you'll find. Learn more about it in the latest Gun of the Week from AmericanRifleman.org.

August 06, 2012

Rhode Makes United States Olympic History

Kim Rhode began the 2012 Olympics with a bang, becoming the first American to medal in five straight Olympic Games. Rhode's record breaking medal was a gold in the Women's Skeet Shoot, and you can get a closer look at the event in these photos.

July 30, 2012

Purse Carry

There are a variety of ways for a woman to carry a gun, but the most popular remains a purse. Today, companies are making purses that blend fashion with function. Women who use them confess to carrying the purses even when they’re not carrying a gun. But some of these brands also come with designer prices that vary from $129 to $400.

July 30, 2012

GOTW: Remington Model 700

Few firearms have the rich history of Remington's Model 700, now in its 50th year of production. A staple of the bolt-action community, the 700 is one of the most respected rifles in the world, and rightfully so. Pictured here is the Model 700 SPS, the latest Gun of the Week.

July 23, 2012

GOTW: Mossberg 500 FLEX

The Mossberg 500 has always been an iconic shotgun, both for hunting and home defense. The release of Mossberg's innovative FLEX system has given new life to a time-tested design—one gun can serve multiple roles, from tactical defense platform to turkey shotgun.

July 16, 2012

How to Glass Bed a Rifle

Glass bedding provides a solid platform for the action of a rifle to sit, and mates the action to the stock, preventing any movement. While there are many ways to bed a rifle, the procedure is basically the same. With careful planning and a little homework you can get professional performance from your bedding job. Here are the steps to bed your rifle like a pro.

July 15, 2012

Surgeon Rifles’ Remedy XL Tactical Rifle

The Remedy is noteworthy for the way it optimizes the conventional turnbolt action, eliminating virtually every potential weak point and unnecessary component. From the point of view of reliability, rigidity, strength and precision, the Surgeon XL action represents perhaps the pinnacle of bolt-action design.

July 15, 2012

Safe Gun Storage Options

Safe firearm storage is an important part of responsible gun ownership. Several products are available to help shooters prevent accidental discharges, protect the finish of firearms and keep guns out of the hands of unauthorized users.

July 15, 2012

Pistols with Rifle Actions

When is a rifle not a rifle? When the manufacturer whittles down the features of a long gun to produce a super cool handgun! Whether it’s to build a pistol chambered in a rifle cartridge or just because it looks great, rifle-action handguns provide a unique shooting experience. Please note that all of the guns shown here meet Federal regulations because they were built as handguns at the factory.

July 15, 2012

Mershon & Hollingsworth Self-Cocking Revolver

Nearly a century-and-a-half ago, two Ohio inventors developed a self-cocking revolver—one that foreshadowed the development of the semi-automatic handgun.

July 15, 2012