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One of many line extensions being showcased at SHOT Show 2019, the SIG Sauer P320 XCompact is the smallest in the gun maker's XSeries of pistols. Even better designed for concealed carry than its popular XCarry predecessors, the new pistol features a redesigned modular polymer XSeries grip with a reduced fastback carry cut and a low-profile internal magwell. For more watch this SHOT Show video as American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach gets the rundown on the new features, and then sends some rounds downrange.
One of the most revolutionary shoulder arms of the American Civil War, the Model 1860 Spencer carbine went from being an experimental design at the war's beginning to ultimately becoming the official issue arm of the U.S. Cavalry by war's end.
Serving during World War I in 1918, my father completed two years in the Engineer Corps. In addition to his engineering duties, he and all the other soldiers had to carry and qualify with the Model 1903 Springfield rifle, since they were often on the front lines.
Winchester Ammunition opened a new office in Clayton, Mo., which will accommodate much of the company's full-time administrative staff and is located several hours away from the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
Bitten by the cowboy handgun bug early on—and influenced by no less an innovator than Elmer Keith—the author finds that, in the search for the ultimate single-action revolver, perfection is an elusive target.