February 16, 2010
Ever wonder how so many in the firearm industry ended up dressing so similar? The story is probably not what you think.
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February 16, 2010
In the Frontier period, there was a need for powerful revolvers. This need was met with such guns as the brute-strong '75 Remington, classic S&W Schofield and the immortal Colt Peacemaker.
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February 12, 2010
When you are out shooting your revolver the next time, take a close look at the sights by putting the gun in the hands of a shooting partner and watching him or her shoot from a vantage point off to one side.
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February 09, 2010
The Makarov is an interesting cartridge that was unknown for many years in the west. From just after World War II until the end of the century, it was the primary Russian pistol cartridge used in both Makarov and Steckchin pistols. Fifty-plus years of service is pretty good for any cartridge.
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February 08, 2010
Mark DeYoung, an avid shooter, hunter and outdoorsman, has been named president and CEO of ATK. The 51-year-old MBA came to ATK in 1995 after working at Hercules Powder, manufacturer of 2400, Blue Dot and other longtime standbys of reloaders.
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February 04, 2010
“Mr. Clapp did not mention the dominant eye under aiming (in his article about the ABCs of Pistol Shooting). Should I learn to shoot with both eyes open for rapid target acquisition?” Vance Norton
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February 02, 2010
Longevity in a handgun design is measured in years. A few classics have managed to last a few decades. But any gun that remains in production—and on dealer's shelves—for more than fifty years is a downright wonder.
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February 01, 2010
The twists and turns in the history of the Peacemaker Colt and its many variations are unending and fascinating. Initially made in the 60s, Colt’s New Frontier six-shooters were adjustable-sighted, flat-topped Peacemakers in several different barrel lengths and calibers.
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January 27, 2010
In the late 70s and early 80s, the ammunition industry was going crazy trying to match strides with the arms industry in the development of semi-automatic pistols. While gunmakers of the time were building the best revolvers in history, it was clear the service handgun of the future would be the semi-automatic pistol.
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January 25, 2010
Reported as a "scandal" by the liberal media, the maker of the ACOG conveys a Christian message.
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