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Join American Rifleman's Mark Keefe for a discussion on Long Lee-Enfield's. Coming at a key technological turning point for the British Army, and firearms in general, Long Lee-Enfields have long been sought after by collectors for their unique characteristics and place in history. For more on these prized rifles, check out this "I Have This Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
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The cycle of operation is the mechanical sequence of events that it takes to fire one shot out of a firearm. If one of those steps fails to take place as designed, there is an interruption in the cycle of operation and the gun stops firing.
The Colt Model 1911 pistol and its derivatives are among the most iconic military handguns ever made. But in 2026, does the M1911 still hold up as a quality defensive arm?
CZ's 527 action was long a popular option scaled around compact cartridges like the .223 Remington and the 7.62x39 mm. Now, the new CZ 600+ Carbine brings that same concept to the company's new CZ 600 series.
In our latest "I Carry" setup, we're featuring the Smith & Wesson Model 386 Night Guard in an ANR Design holster, and we've got a Streamlight EDC flashlight to round out our kit.