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Take a look at the history of the Army's short-lived lever-action service rifle: the Winchester Model 1895. Yet another brainchild of the legendary John Moses Browning, the rifle's ingenious design was deemed just a little too complicated for field use. For more, check out this "I Have This Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
There's been a huge surge in the large-format pistol category, and 2026 continues to showcase new models answering the wants and needs of today's firearm owners.
EOTech's ultra-compact 3-9x32 mm Vudu was a popular addition to the company's variable-powered riflescope line, and the new 4-12x36 mm Vudu ups the ante with new features in a still-compact package.
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Red-dot occlusion is a passive technique that shooters can use to remain target-focused, thereby speeding up their performance with optic-equipped handguns.