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The Ruger American has some great features—hammer-forged barrel, reliable action, crisp trigger—but many would not consider the molded, polymer stock to be among them. Luckily, there are aftermarket options to enhance the rifle’s utility and aesthetics. A durable, attractive stock from Boyds Gunstocks and some DIY action bedding, using Brownells Acraglas, is the next step in the precision-driven hunting rifle build.
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The Steiner ATLAS (Advanced Tactical Laser Aiming System) is a comprehensive, rifle-mounted aiming and illumination system in a lightweight magnesium-alloy body.
Based on the company's popular striker-fired VP9 platform, the new Heckler & Koch VP9CC takes the features of the full-size original and shrinks them into a micro-compact package for concealed-carry use.
Following World War I, the French military considered adopting the Browning Automatic Rifle, but cost considerations and national pride forced the development of a domestic design: the FM 24/29 LMG.