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The Swedish K In Vietnam And Beyond

Developed after World War II, the m/45B or “Swedish K” submachine gun was used by Swedish troops in hotspots such as the Congo, but more significantly by U.S. Special Forces in the jungles of Vietnam.

Product Preview: Yankee Hill Machine Turbo K Suppressor

New for 2019, the Turbo K is a more compact version of Yankee Hill Machine’s economical, .22-cal. Turbo center-fire rifle suppressor.

Wiley Clapp: Guns They Oughta Make—5-inch S&W Model 686

There is a S&W revolver that I regard highly and would like to see a variation thereof.

Smith & Wesson Reintroduces Model 648 Revolver

The K-frame revolver now features an eight-round capacity and is chambered in .22 Magnum.

Tested: Arsenal Inc. SAM7SF-84G Bulgarian AK-47

The high-quality SAM7SF-84G AK-style semi-automatic rifle from Arsenal Inc. sports unique features not commonly found on AKs available in the U.S.

Wiley Clapp: The .38 S&W—Isn't That Special?

Here's a quick question for all you budding handgun historians: What is a Smith & Wesson Model 11?

The Homecoming of a Lost Marine

Seventy-three years after Marine Pvt. Harry Tye engaged in one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific Theater in World War II, he is finally home and laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.

The Men And Guns Of D-Day

On June 6, 1944, Allied troops carried out an amphibious and airborne assault on Hitler’s Fortress Europe in Normandy. Here are the stories of some of the men and the arms they used at the start of “The Great Crusade.”

The Enduring Hand Ejector

Long-time gun owners take their ability to identify various makes and models for granted. But what about newer shooters just embarking on a new hobby? For them, the nomenclature created over many decades is a whole new language, as Wiley Clapp recently learned.

The Vickers K Gun and D-Day

The U.S. Army Rangers storming Pointe Du Hoc were not the only Allied troops using Vickers K Guns on D-Day. If you read about the K Gun in Marty Morgan’s "The Forgotten Guns of D-Day" article and were curious about the Vickers K Gun, here’s more on British Commandoes use of them.

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