American Rifleman

Tested: FN’s 509 Tactical Pistol

Inspired by the U.S. Army’s XM17 pistol trials, the FN 509 Tactical brings well-thought-out features...

Wartime Winchesters

In its advertisements on the back page of this magazine during World War II, Winchester...

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.

Nighthawk Custom Thunder Ranch 1911 Pistol

Nighthawk Custom’s “One Gun, One Gunsmith” old-world firearm manufacturing techniques meet the famed marksmanship and...

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,...

5 Reasons Why an AR is the Perfect Platform For Her

It’s called “America’s Rifle” for a reason! If you've ever doubted whether the AR can...

Last Of The Breed: Marine Corps M45A1

The final example of U.S. military M1911s, the Marine Corps M45A1 was carried on special...

The Model of 1941 Johnson Rifle in Marine Service

Although the M1 Garand was the United States’ main infantry rifle during World War II—the...

A Very Special Carbine

The “U.S. Carbine, Caliber .30 M1” is without a doubt one of the most popular...

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.

M1152 & M1153: The Army’s New 9 mm Luger Loads

While much ink has been spilled on the “kinetic platform” (what most of us would...

In the Company of Soldiers: The U.S. M17 & M18 Modular Handgun Systems

The U.S. Army adopted a new semi-automatic pistol, the M17 as made by SIG Sauer,...

A Look Back at the Thompson Submachine Gun

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

Same Gun, Different Opinions: Why Firearm Pros Disagree

One of the most challenging aspects of joining the shooting community is sorting out which...

The Luger of the Tropics

In the hands of the military and police—as well as revolutionaries and bandits—for decades, the...

How to Build a Custom 10/22 Rifle at Home

Here is a closer look at the features available to home builders and a step-by-step...

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...

The Model 1805 Harpers Ferry Pistol: From Inception to Insignia

Following the disbandment of the Continental Army in 1784, the United States kept only 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...

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