Check out IWI's bullpup Tavor X95 5.56x45 mm Carbine. With a host of improvements over its predecessor, this latest Tavor has a replaceable pistol-grip area, a magazine release located in standard AR-style positioning, a charging handle mounted further rearward, removable covers to expose side-mounted picatinny rails and more. For more on this great firearm, check out this "Rifleman Review" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
Collectors refer to these shortened carbines as “trappers,” but that term was never officially used by either Winchester or Marlin. Winchester referred to them as “Baby Carbines” or “Special Short Carbines” on the rare occasions when they were cataloged.
The term “inside out” can be taken literally or applied as a phrase to describe the thoroughness with which an idea is understood. In this month’s issue, we hope to illustrate that the latter especially is used as a guiding principle to keep the American firearm industry at the top of its game.
Colt CZ Group made an unsolicited proposal to purchase the Sporting Products Division of Vista Outdoor, which includes Federal, CCI, Remington Ammunition and others.
Firearm trends appear to be a virtual pendulum at times—it isn’t uncommon to see a theme grab hold of the industry only to be reversed entirely some years later.
Fake websites are one of the biggest scams and a painful reminder to slow down, particularly during the holiday season, and double check before hitting that purchase button when online. Ammo, gear and even firearms are not immune to the growing trend.