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In part 2 of "Remington 200," follow ARTV staff through the latter half of this quintessentially American company's history. From their merger with UMC to produce ammunition, to Remington's Model 53 almost becoming the official sidearm of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps just prior to World War I, to the introduction of the Model 870, the Model 700 and the Model 1100, this video is a must watch for any fan of the brand. For more on the above, check out this feature segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
The 2011-style pistol was designed to address the capacity limitations of the single-stack M1911 platform, and Kimber's approach to the concept is its 2K11, a competition-ready offering with several notable features.
Manufactured in New Haven, Conn., in late 1940, this Hi-Standard pistol was shipped as a Model “A,” but a heavier Model “D” barrel was installed later to replace the original, light barrel, leading one American Rifleman reader to call it a Model “A-D.”
In the effort to help tens of thousands of critically ill children and their families across the nation through local Ronald McDonald Houses, Ruger is among some of the industry’s foremost Platinum-level sponsors of The Kids & Clays Foundation.
The future is shaping up to be a good one for fans of Smith & Wesson revolvers. The iconic American company had released 14 new models thus far in 2025 at the time this was written mid-year. And, with one exception, they have all shared a common feature—no internal lock.
A recent report from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) noted a decline in local government preparedness for natural disasters, putting increased pressure on individuals to prepare themselves for emergencies.