In the early 1960s, noted firearms authorities and authors Elmer Keith, Bill Jordan and Skeeter Skelton lobbied Smith & Wesson to fill a perceived gap between the .357 and .44 magnum revolvers. The idea was to give law enforcement a revolver that would help take down bad guys more effectively ... Read more
The Fusil Automatique Léger or commonly known as the FAL, produced initially by manufacturer FN, is a battle rifle that many NATO countries adopted during the Cold War. The FAL has been described as the “Right Arm of the Free World,” and has been adopted by more than 90 nations ... Read more
The Tokarev Model SVT-40 saw widespread service during World War II. The rifle reflects the Soviet’s desire to have a semi-automatic, magazine-fed rifle chambered in a punchy round similar to the American M1 Garand.
The initial reaction of Soviet troops to this rifle was negative. Among the mounting issues were that ... Read more
The AK-47, infamous as the preferred rifle of American adversaries, is considered the “bad guy” gun across pop culture and perhaps one of the most widespread rifles throughout the world. Carried by American enemies and allies alike since 1947, it is the standard infantry weapon for militaries in more than ... Read more
The Winchester model 1873, world renowned as one of the guns that “won the west” were popular among pioneers, Native American warriors, cattle rustlers, outlaws, and lawmen during the Old West and westward expansion of the United States. Introduced in 1873, Winchester unveiled its new steel-framed Model 1873 chambering the ... Read more
Colt’s popular snake gun revolver series was thrusted into popularity among gun owners with its Python chambered in .357 Magnum. However, Colt’s relatively late entry into the large-bore handgun market raised the stakes with its Anaconda. Chambered in .44 Magnum, the Anaconda was introduced by Colt to compete with other ... Read more
The FB Radom Vis Model 35 was considered one of the highest-quality military pistols made before World War II. The materials used were the premium and the fit and finish were commercial grade. When Nazi Germany defeated Poland in 1939, the Germans captured the Radom factory and turned its capabilities ... Read more
When Germany fell into economic depression after World War I its military searched to replace the infamous, relatively fragile and expensive to manufacture Luger with a more modern and easy to manufacture pistol. It found its solution in what would eventually become the Walther P.38. The P.38 was a cutting ... Read more
Nighthawk Custom, makers of one of the of the world’s finest 1911 pistols, has earned solidified its reputation over the years.
Every part used in Nighthawk Custom 1911 pistols have been fully machined from bar stock billet steel and are oversized to later be hand fit. Starting with oversized, raw parts, ... Read more
The Winchester model 21 represents an achievement in American shotgun design for many reasons. The model 21 was one of Winchester’s finest shotguns with regards to quality, reliability and strength. Although it’s considered a production gun, each example was custom-made for owners in terms of configuration, workmanship, quality and attention ... Read more
Barrett, renowned for it’s large-caliber rifle design and manufacturing, The Model 82 is where it’s legacy began. The Barrett M82A1’s ability to disable radar stations, light armored vehicles, and parked aircraft, as well as penetrating hard enemy cover on the battlefield made it a force to be reckoned with. Raved ... Read more
The Luger is well known for its wide use by German military forces during World War I and World War II. Often associated with the Nazi regime, it was the handgun of the Kaiser’s Soldaten before Hitler took power.
Many U.S. troops managed to bring home these pistols as war trophies ... Read more
Winchester fanatics are well aware of the prestige associated with the Model 101 series shotguns. The styling, handling and reliability have given it the reputation as one of the finest shotguns ever produced. With a plethora of different grades and caliber offerings, these shotguns are highly sought after by both ... Read more
A truly iconic rifle and undisputed World War II champion, the M1 Garand asserted its dominance on the battlefields in both the Pacific theater and Europe. Heralded by General George S. Patton as the “greatest battle implement ever devised,” the M-1 Garand was the world’s first successfully fielded semi-automatic ... Read more
The Colt Single Action Army revolver is one of the most recognizable and replicated handguns in history. No Colt revolver has earned greater fame than the Single Action Army. Playing a pivotal role as one of the guns that helped win the West, Colt’s Single Action Army was used by ... Read more
Parker shotguns are prized by collectors as being one of the finest shotguns ever built in the world. These handcrafted sporting arms trace their origin to just after the American Civil War when Charles Parker and his sons went into the firearm business. The family formed Parker Bros., and eventually ... Read more
By James Martineau,
In the 1970s, the stockpiles of sidearms in the US military were beginning to wear out and it became clear that a replacement would be needed. This combined with the inefficiency of the Air Force having 25 different handguns in its inventory obliged the U.S. Congress to encourage ... Read more
By James Martineau,
Born from the ashes of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, firearms manufacturing in the Czech Republic has established a standard of excellence few other nations can match. While notably led by Česká Zbrojovka, other manufacturers such as Czech Small Arms, Laugo Arms and FK BRNO have made outstanding firearms in ... Read more
In a book titled, “The Improved American Rifle,” written by John Chapman documented the first successful use of a telescopic sight. It was made by gunsmith Morgan James. Chapman gave James the concepts and some of the design resulting in the production of the Chapman-James sight. Years later, optician William ... Read more
By James Martineau,
Heralded by General George S. Patton as the “greatest battle implement ever devised,” the M-1 Garand was the world’s first successfully fielded semi-automatic rifle. The ability to fire semi automatically from an eight round fixed magazine loaded by an en bloc clip put the United States at an ... Read more
By James Martineau,
Among the most popular of pistols throughout the last century has been Browning’s Hi-Power. Highly popular in both military, LE and civilian circles, the Hi-Power proved itself in combat and competition. It was developed by John Browning and began production in 1936. The Hi-Power was innovative as it ... Read more
By James Martineau,
The interwar period in the Soviet Union saw the rapid modernization of the Soviet military’s small arms. The Nagant 1895 and the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 were quickly becoming obsolete as military firearms. A new rifle and sidearm were necessary to bring the Red Army in line with its European ... Read more
By James Martineau,
Film history is replete with gun toting heroes and villains using firearms to achieve their ends. While debate rages as to legality of firearms for civilians, guns and gun play are glorified in American cinema. Films like the John Wick series and Heat for example are well known ... Read more
By James Martineau,
SAKO, manufacturers of fine bolt-action rifles, has made a fine reputation of designing high quality rifles through the last hundred years. Designed to adapt to the harsh conditions found in Finland, Sako rifles are renowned for their accuracy and reliability. Sakos rifles have been proven as an effective firearm ... Read more
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