A World War II-era rifle designed to solve World War I-era problems, the Boys Anti-Tank rifle was something of an anachronism against such German behemoths as the Panzer and Tiger II. Firing a .55-cal. bullet, the Boys rifle was designed to penetrate the somewhat thinner-skinned tanks of the Great War, but proved its use in World War II nonetheless in a variety of other ways, even once reportedly taking down an aircraft. For more on this massive firearm, check out this "I Have this Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
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Machined from cold-hammer-forged, stainless-steel blanks, the Apex Tactical Hellcat Threaded Barrel is a drop-in replacement for any Springfield Armory Hellcat.
Watch this video and read this story by American Rifleman Field Editor Martin K. A. Morgan regarding the function and history of the AK-74 select-fire rifle, chambered in 5.45x39 mm.
Taurus Firearms is drawing attention to an often-overlooked revolver cartridge with a new series of double-action/single-action defensive wheelguns simply called the Taurus 327.
Watch this Gun of the Week to learn about the Taurus 327, a compact yet potent revolver chambered for one of today’s underappreciated defensive cartridges.