Archive for firearms

Identifying Mauser Markings

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the January, 1971 issue: Identifying Mauser Markings.

June 13, 2011

Colt Service Model Ace

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the June, 1938 issue: The Colt Service Model Ace.

June 13, 2011

M1 Garand: Our New Service Rifle

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the August 1938 issue: The M1 Garand--Our New Service Rifle.

June 13, 2011

Brownells AR-15/M16 "Paratrooper" Charging Handle

Brownells has announced a new AR-style charging handle designed to maximize grip while featuring a slim profile.

June 10, 2011

American Rifleman 125th Anniversary Special

The Rifle, the magazine that would become American Rifleman, was started 125 years ago. Excerpted here are several noteworthy articles from the magazine's history.

June 10, 2011

The M1 Garand: Recent Developments in Auto Loaders

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the December, 1921 issue: Recent Developments in Autoloaders.

June 10, 2011

Alliant Debuts Gunpowder for AR-style Rifles

Alliant Powder is introducing AR-Comp, a smokeless gunpowder specifically designed for use in AR-style tactical rifles.

June 09, 2011

The M14: Uncle Sam's New Automatic Rifle

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the February, 1952 issue: Uncle Sam's New Automatic Rifle.

June 09, 2011

A Weatherby Man in Alaska

Over the past two weeks I made a new friend, Craig Hill, from Galena, Alaska. Craig was my guide for the unforgettable adventure of a brown bear hunt on the Alaska coast. Although our long days glassing and looking for bears were mostly spent in silence, we took time to get acquainted, too. I learned that Craig is always good-natured, upbeat and funny, but when it’s time to get after the quarry he’s as focused as they come.

June 01, 2011

The Elite Tactical Advantage Devastator Shotgun

The Elite Tactical Advantage Devastator Shotgun

May 10, 2011

MidwayUSA's Big Announcements

MidwayUSA's Big Announcements

May 04, 2011

American Rifleman Television: 2011 Episode Guide

The popular firearms show returns to the Outdoor Channel in 2011 to showcase the newest groundbreaking guns and examine historical pieces from the past.

February 18, 2011

The XD(M) Evolves

Thanks to its shorter frame, the XD(M)-9 Compact 3.8 makes an excellent discreet-carry gun.

January 18, 2011

The Armed Citizen® September 2010

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August 20, 2010

S&W Bodyguard Series

S&W Bodyguard Series

July 15, 2010