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A reliable handgun chambered to fire the inexpensive and plentiful .22 Long Rifle cartridge is truly a treasure to own. Though most .22 pistols follow standard design, several models on the market today allow you to stand out in a crowd. And, best of all, many of these exotic pistols are more affordable than you might expect.
July 15, 2012
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Television technology may have changed dramatically since the early days of grainy black & white broadcasts, but American culture has always been influenced by its content—much of which prominently features firearms. AmericanRifleman.org Shooting Editor Paul Rackley took a look at TV programming past and present to select his favorite shows that regularly feature firearms.
July 15, 2012
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These days the word "extreme" triggers thoughts of heavily framed hand cannons. But there is another extreme in the spectrum, where the goal is to strip away excess size and weight to produce the smallest reliable handgun possible. From the article "North American Arms Mini Revolvers."
July 15, 2012
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Lurking in the back of many a gun safe are homely, but much loved handguns that deserve a better finish than the one they have. Ford's Custom Guns provides a variety of high quality finishes for handguns, shotguns and rifles. From the article "Refinishing: Giving Ugly Guns a Second Chance."
July 15, 2012
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On March 29, 1911, the M1911 was adopted by the military as its official sidearm. Since then, the M1911 has been produced by a variety of manufacturers, served in multiple wars, and undergone numerous improvements and customizations to become what it is today. From the article "A Look Back at the 1911."
July 15, 2012
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The Kel-Tec PMR-30 pistol has an innovative design that successfully resolves the challenges of building a semi-auto pistol chambered in .22 Mag. It operates using a unique hybrid blowback/locked-breech system that adjusts for changes in cartridge pressure. From the article review, "The Kel-Tec PMR 30."
July 15, 2012
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An exploded view diagram of the classic Smith and Wesson Model 29 revolver, one of the first firearms chambered for the powerful .44 Magnum cartridge. Companion piece to the article with disassembly instructions "Smith & Wesson Model 29."
July 15, 2012
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Due to the popularity and increasing size of the “This is My 1911” reader-uploaded photo gallery, we have created a second “This is My 1911” photo gallery to continue providing our readers a place to share the stories of their 1911s. Upload a photo of your 1911 (please follow all firearm safety rules) and tell us why this is your 1911.
July 15, 2012
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2011 is the 100th anniversary of one of John Moses Browning’s most iconic handguns. AmericanRifleman.org is kicking off its year-long celebration of the 1911 with the “This Is My 1911” photo gallery to give our readers a place to share the stories of their 1911s. Upload a photo of your 1911 (please follow all firearm safety rules) and tell us why this is your 1911.
July 15, 2012
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Almost 350 federal, state, local and international police officers descended on Albuquerque, N.M., to compete in the National Police Shooting Championships. Six days of fierce competition in a variety of categories involved friendly banter and a lot of brass hitting the ground.
July 15, 2012
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Having a hard time figuring out what to get the shooter in your life for Christmas? Here are AmericanRifleman.org's choices for best stocking stuffers.
July 15, 2012
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The Rhino is a break from Chiappa’s traditional fare in firearms. It has a very unorthodox, futuristic design that reduces muzzle flip and recoil, but is some kind of ugly. From the article "Charge of the Chiappa Rhino."
July 15, 2012
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The NRA National Matches attract the elite shooters from around the country all trying to put a small piece of metal into the X-ring. From the article "2010 NRA National Matches at Camp Perry."
July 15, 2012
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NRA and BSA have enjoyed a tremendous relationship since 1910, with millions of boys and leaders having been members of both venerable institutions. At the 100th Anniversary Jamboree, they also had a lot of fun. From the article "NRA & BSA: 100 Years of Partnership."
July 15, 2012
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Mimicking guns such as the AR-15, HK MP5 and SIG 550, tactical look-alikes in .22 LR are more common than ever. From the article "Tactical .22s"
July 15, 2012
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