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NRA Gun of the Week: Colt Combat Unit CCO 9 mm Pistol

Watch as American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach shoots and talks about a 9 mm 1911 from...

The U.S. Model 1919A4 Machine Gun

Based on the M1917A1 water-cooled, belt-fed machine gun, the lighter, air-cooled M1919A4 Browning was one...

NRA Gun Gear of the Week: Colt Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander 9 mm Pistol

American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach looks at a special edition Colt 1911 Lightweight Commander chambered for...

Wiley Clapp: Guns They Oughta Make—.22-Cal. Commander

Wiley Clapp shares another on his "wish list" of handguns he hopes gun makers will...

Tested: Dan Wesson TCP 1911 Pistol in 9 mm

The Dan Wesson TCP (Tactical Carry Pistol) is a Commander-style 1911, a full-size “Government” length...

By the Decade: Wiley Clapp's Favorite Handgun—2010s

The "By the Decade" series concludes with the handgun—or handguns—Wiley Clapp considers his favorite.

Men and Guns of the 1900 China Relief Expedition

Some American troops fought with guns one would expect in the multi-national mission to Peking,...

Range Report Part II: Rock Island Armory Rock Ultra MS

American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach continues his extensive range testing of this well-priced .45-cal. M1911 pistol.

A Look Back at the Thompson Submachine Gun

There is only a limited supply of Thompsons left, and fewer yet that can be...

“Known But To God”: The Unknown Soldier and the U.S.S. Olympia

The Unknown Soldier is guarded by the Sentinels of the 3rd U.S. Infantry day and...

Fear & Loading: Chuck Norris vs. President Trump in Indianapolis?

The nation’s Commander in Chief will have some stiff competition in drawing a crowd during...

Editors’ Picks 2019: Les Baer Gunsite Pistol

Les Baer’s Gunsite Pistol is a modern rendition of Col. Jeff Cooper’s preferred defensive handgun—a...

Arsenals and Armament: The Early Years of U.S. Martial Pistols

The journey from the dawning days of the American Revolution to the requisition of the...

Legacy of Freedom: Col. North Colt Commander .45 1911 Pistol

NRA President Lt. Col. Oliver North has lent his signature for use on a Limited...

I Have This Old Gun: Detonics Combat Master Mark VII Pistol

As a compact semi-automatic chambered in .45 ACP, the Detonics Combat Master is understandably obscure—except...

Video—ARTV: Taurus Part 2

American Rifleman TV continues its series at the Taurus factory, focusing primarily on the Spectrum...

Tonight on American Rifleman TV: NRA National Sporting Arms Museum; Taurus 1911 Commander; FN Model 49 Rifle

Tune in to American Rifleman TV tonight for a personal tour of the NRA National...

Video—ARTV: Taurus Manufacturing

Take a peek behind the curtain at Taurus' new and improved production process.

NRA Gun of the Week: Dan Wesson Firearms Vigil Commander Pistol

American Rifleman's David Herman joins the film crew to discuss Dan Wesson's Vigil Commander, a...

Video—ARTV Review: Colt Wiley Clapp Stainless Commander .45 ACP Pistol

The Colt Wiley Clapp Stainless Commander .45 ACP pistol is a 1911 built for 1911...

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