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The idea of a switch-barrel rifle sounds interesting, right? It’s an intriguing thought for most riflemen and women, but typically the setback is the cost of the second barrel. Thompson/Center’s Dimension bolt-action may eliminate that issue.
March 21, 2013
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Famous for being the first double-action pistol and being 007's firearm of choice (though admittedly more so for the latter), the Walther PPK remains one of the most famous handguns in industry history. Now, though, the popular PP line has expanded to one of the most affordable calibers on the market: .22 LR.
March 18, 2013
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Sturm, Ruger & Company, one of the largest American gun manufacturers today, launched its business in 1949 with the introduction of the "Standard" .22 Long Rifle pistol. Today, it's most popular .22 handgun is the Mark series, partly because they can be tuned, tweaked and upgraded with a variety of aftermarket accessories. Don't forget to verify part compatibility with your specific pistol.
March 12, 2013
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The .40 S&W was designed as a compromise between the 9 mm and the .45, but regardless of personal preference, it makes a good self-defense round, and it is still the round used by most law enforcement officers.
March 05, 2013
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The AR platform is easily the most popular rifle in the United States, and has been for years. While many offerings vary only cosmetically, a few companies have introduced designs with functional improvements on the nearly 60-year old system. One such company is Adcor Defense, with its Brown Enhanced Automatic Rifle.
March 04, 2013
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In navigating approximately 120,000 acres, dealing with freezing temperatures and conducting multiple challenges, the competitors of Survival Trial III: Winterborn proved they could survive anything. Held at NRA Whittington Center in Raton, N.M., ST III was a test of survival skills, both urban and backcountry, and included orienteering, physical fitness, shooting and mental preparedness.
March 01, 2013
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Sub-compact pistols continue to be hot items at the gun shop, especially those available in larger, more powerful calibers. SIG's P290RS, a sub-compact 9mm, was designed to meet all the demands of concealed carry practitioners and is an improvement on the company's P290 design.
February 28, 2013
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When Savage committed itself to designing a rifle specifically for women, its engineers consulted with female hunters first—and listened to what they had to say. The result was the latest AmericanRifleman.org Gun of the Week: The 11/111 Lady Hunter.
February 21, 2013
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Winchester's new SXP Field offers the reliability and ruggedness that's sought after in a pump shotgun, with speed that can stand up to an autoloader. Get a closer look at the latest AmericanRifleman.org Gun of the Week.
February 20, 2013
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Colt has once again placed one of its 1911s at the side of America's armed forces, this time with the Colt Marine Pistol. Get a look at this latest AmericanRifleman.org Gun of the Week.
February 20, 2013
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Not all holster makers are satisfied with following the crowd. Some have chosen to blend holster concepts, adopt an original idea, or to bring back an old design in a new way. Here are a few carry methods that have resulted from thinking outside of the belt line.
February 04, 2013
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Though they’re not as commonplace as they once were, lever-action rifles are inherently American. They've earned their place in the country's history, and are most often associated with the Old West. Rossi tried to capture all of that lore when it released our latest Gun of the Week, the Rio Grande.
January 31, 2013
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Though best known for its Thunder semi-automatic pistols, Bersa has occasionally branched out into the concealed carry market—and our latest Gun of the Week may be the company's best example yet.
January 30, 2013
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Being able to feed a long gun and a handgun from the same box of cartridges can reduce ammo costs, and one of the oldest, most tried-and-true shooting concepts in the industry. While the lever-action has been more often associated with that role, Ruger has recently released a line of bolt-actions that are more than capable of handling your favorite handgun loads.
January 15, 2013
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The Remington 783 is a budget-conscious bolt-action rifle that shoots m.o.a. groups at a price that brings back memories of the 700 from 20 years ago.
January 15, 2013
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