I Have This Old Gun - Iraqi Tariq Pistol NRApubs 2017-07-18 | Watch another episode of American Rifleman Television's "I Have This Old Gun": Iraqi Tariq pistol.
Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite On The Range NRApubs 2023-10-08 | Franchi USA's Momentum lineup of rifles has proven to be extraordinarily versatile, providing hunters and shooters with a well-made, affordable bolt-action design that's made in Italy. In 2023, the company departed from its more traditional hunting- and target-style rifles and unveiled the Momentum All-Terrain Elite, which builds in a number of features from scout-style rifles and broadens the appeal of these already-versatile guns. Watch our "American Rifleman Presents" video above to see the features of this unique new option.Franchi's decision to offer a general-purpose-style rifle is a welcome addition to the market for fans of the classic "scout rifle" as first proposed by Col. Jeff Cooper of Gunsite Academy fame. Cooper envisioned a rifle that could be used not only as a hunting arm but that could also be pressed into defensive service in a pinch. Generally speaking, scout-style rifles are outfitted with a detachable box magazine, iron sights and a forward-mounted sight rail that enables users to mount an optic with a long eye relief, thereby ensuring situational awareness of a user's immediate surroundings while also providing access to the action for fast reloads.Thanks to the features built into the Momentum All-Terrain Elite rifle, American Rifleman selected the gun as one of its Editor's Choice selections coming out of SHOT Show 2023. For more information on the Momentum All-Terrain Elite, visit franchiusa.com.
#SundayGunday: Silencer Central Buck 30 NRApubs 2023-10-08 | Get a closer look at the Silencer Central Buck 30, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.
Gun Of The Week: Taurus USA 605 T.O.R.O. NRApubs 2023-10-06 | Watch American Rifleman staff on the range in this week's video to learn about an optics-ready wheelgun from Taurus USA that's chambered for the heavy-hitting.357 Magnum cartridge.Taurus has an extensive background in revolver manufacturing. Though the Brazilian company began producing revolvers in the 1940s, it wasn’t until the mid-1950s that export models began showing up on American shores. In 1962, Smith & Wesson’s parent company purchased a controlling interest in Taurus, and the Brazilian firm benefited from Smith’s experience. Consequently, many Taurus revolvers, even today, share some similarities with Smith & Wesson designs. Today, though, Taurus USA is forging its own path in the firearm market, and one result of the company’s focus on innovation is the 605 T.O.R.O. Watch the video above to see Taurus' optic-ready revolver in use on the range.We’ve seen the Taurus 605 before in a few variations. After all, the gun’s been available since 1995, but this 605 is a first not just for the company but for the firearm market in general. Sitting on the gun’s top strap, above the sighting groove, is an optic mounting plate that accepts micro red-dots of the Holosun K footprint. The benefits of red-dot optics on handguns have been well covered before, but on this short-barreled defensive revolver, it’s especially helpful. Since this 605 model is only equipped with a 3” barrel, the sight radius is short, meaning that your point of impact will vary more at longer distances with slight shifts at the muzzle. With a mounted dot, your aiming point exists in a single plane, so as long as the dot is over the target and the sight is zeroed, you’ll hit what you’re aiming at.Outside the addition of the optics mounting plate, the 605 T.O.R.O includes all the features found in the Taurus 605 Defender model. The core components of the gun, frame, barrel and cylinder, are machined from stainless steel and treated with a matte-black finish. A compact rubber grip minimizes the profile of the gun for easier concealment, but finger grooves on the front strap, as well as texturing on the sides and rear of the grip, provide a comfortable, secure grasp for controlling the revolver under recoil. Due to its small frame size and magnum chambering, the 605 T.O.R.O. only has room for five rounds in its cylinder. One nice nod to usability is the inclusion of an extended ejector rod, which is shrouded by the barrel’s full-length underlug. This enables users to get spent cases out of the gun quickly for a fast reload, certainly a benefit for a revolver with just five rounds on tap.Despite its all-steel construction, this is a small handgun, so the 605 T.O.R.O. weighs in at just 23.5 ozs. Combine that with a narrow, low-profile grip, and this Taurus packs a punch at both ends. That said, though, the company’s work on the grip meant it was still controllable, and the red-dot sight made it easy to get back on target for a fast follow-up shot. One drawback to note is that the mounted dot sits above the plane of the iron sights, meaning there’s no easy back-up if the optic winks out. With a quality red-dot, though, there’s little worry, and the benefits of this defensive package make it an attractive option for the cutting-edge revolver enthusiast.Taurus USA Model 605 T.O.R.O. SpecificationsImporter: Taurus Intl. Mfg., Inc.Action Type: double-action centerfire revolverChambering: .357 Mag.Frame: stainless steel; matte-black finishBarrel: stainless steel; matte-black finishGrip: textured rubberSights: Taurus Optic Ready Option; fix square-notch rear, removable post frontTrigger: double-action 13-lb., 6-oz. pull; single-action, 8-lb. pullOverall Length: 7.5"Height: 4.8" (sans optic)Width: 1.41"Weight: 23.52 (unloaded)For the latest firearms and shooting content, please visit https://www.americanrifleman.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Rifle Association of America — https://bit.ly/32dwH2DNRA Publications — https://bit.ly/38GpKtjAmerican Rifleman — https://bit.ly/39IW2E4American Hunter — https://bit.ly/2HF0oAaShooting Illustrated — https://bit.ly/2udFtRRNRA Family — https://bit.ly/2HEYNdCNRA Women — https://bit.ly/3dxbgiDAmerica’s 1st Freedom — https://bit.ly/3bNhBW2Shooting Sports USA — https://bit.ly/2wvFRvK
I Carry: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal Pistol in an ANR Design Holster NRApubs 2023-10-06 | *PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE*In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal pistol carried in an ANR Design Non-Lightbearing Inside Waistband holster and topped with a new Trijicon RMR HD red-dot sight.
Long-Term Test: QuietKat Apex Pro (Part 1) NRApubs 2023-10-05 | American Hunter Associate Editor David Herman begins his long-term test of the QuietKat Apex Pro e-bike, a long-range offering from the industry giant.
Skills Check: Par 5 Pistol Drill NRApubs 2023-10-04 | *Please Like And Subscribe*Test your pistol skills with this easy to shoot defensive drill from Jeff Gonzales of Trident Concepts.
I Have This Old Gun: The Lee-Enfield Carbine NRApubs 2023-10-04 | The British military adopted a revolutionary bolt-action battle rifle at the end of the 1880s, but in this late Victorian period, cavalry arms had to be designed differently than infantry arms. Because of this, the first Lee-Metfords and Lee-Enfields were divided into longer rifles for the infantry and shorter, sleeker carbines for the cavalry. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" I Have This Old Gun segment above to learn more about the Lee-Enfield carbines."When the British military adopts a new small arm, they can't just adopt a new infantry rifle and consider it done. They also have to consider what kind of specialized roles the cavalry performs and what kind of small arm they need in order to perform that role to the best of their abilities," said American Rifleman Executive Editor Evan Brune. "And so what you have is, in addition to the development of the Lee-Metford, and then, subsequently, Lee-Enfield rifles, the long Lees, you have the shorter cavalry carbines.""The principal difference, besides its length and, of course, the configuration of the nose cap and so forth is the fact that it's only got a six-round magazine," American Rifleman contributor Kenneth L. Smith-Christmas said. "And this [carbine] is carried in a boot along with saddle. And it's very effective during the Second Anglo Boer War."Several variations of the Lee-Enfield carbine were made. In addition to the Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield cavalry carbines, a small number of guns were modified to accept the same Pattern 1888 bayonet used on the Magazine Lee-Enfield infantry rifle and were issued to troops in New Zealand. Additionally, the Royal Irish Constabulary adopted the carbine for law-enforcement use, and guns were similarly modified with a nose cap capable of accepting a bayonet."The British trooper carried his carbine in a scabbard on his horse, and in combat, it was imperative that the trooper be able to quickly stash the carbine into the scabbard without any danger of it snagging," Brune said. "And so, the entire design of the carbine was really oriented toward ensuring that there were as few snagging points on the gun as possible."Despite the innovative design of the Lee-Enfield carbine, by the turn of the 20th century, the design was becoming obsolete and would be replaced, ultimately, by the Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield made famous during the First World War."By the end of the 19th century, you know, the role of the cavalry is diminishing somewhat," Brune said. "And the British military is really looking at unifying designs and coming up with an option that can work in any role equally well, rather than having dedicated designs for specific roles within the military."To watch complete segments of past episodes of American Rifleman TV, go to americanrifleman.org/artv. For all-new episodes of ARTV, tune in Wednesday nights to Outdoor Channel 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST.
#SundayGunday: EAA Akkar Churchill 812 NRApubs 2023-10-01 | Get a closer look at the EAA Akkar Churchill 812, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.
Rifle Roundup: FN America FN15 Guardian NRApubs 2023-09-29 | *PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE*We’re teaming up a FN 15 Guardian rifle from FN America with a Swampfox Trihawk optic and the Mantis Blackbeard dry fire training system.
Gun Of The Week: Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol NRApubs 2023-09-29 | On this Gun Of The Week episode, the American Rifleman staff has an American-made 12-ga. shotgun from Beretta. Meet the A300 Ultima Patrol.History has shown that, as time evolves in the gun world, so do technologies and products that are built to make our lives safer and more enjoyable. A prime example of that is Beretta’s American-made A300 Ultima Patrol. Back in 2016, right here on Gun Of The Week, American Rifleman’s Brian Sheetz discussed the features of a semi-automatic shotgun also made by Beretta: the 1301 Comp.At the time of that video, Beretta was just opening a 156,000-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Gallatin, Tenn. It wasn’t long after that we saw the release of the Beretta A300, which is built at the new Gallatin facility. The A300 is a gas-operated 12-gauge that continues Beretta’s legacy of top-tier engineering, and the design is geared toward the cost-conscious American consumer.Throughout our testing, the A300 Ultima Patrol performed admirably. Its self-cleaning, gas-operated action is robust and functions reliably with even the heaviest 3” shells. Its seven-round tubular magazine is ideal for defensive use, and it’s also built with an aluminum receiver that is anodized and coated with a Gray Cerakote finish.The A300 Ultima Patrol's barrel is made of steel, measures 19.1” long and is threaded for chokes, which is quite the departure from most tactical-type shotguns that tend to stick with a fixed constriction at the muzzle. Beneath the barrel, the extended magazine tube is secured with a clamp to provide support for the tube’s extended length, and clamp provides a recessed QD socket for a sling, in addition to M-Lok slots.Controls are enlarged for accessibility, and they’re super easy to use, too. You get a large, serrated paddle on the right side that is the bolt release. A reciprocation charging handle comes standard on the A300, but this model has a proud, round profile and annular grooves for purchase. The safety is a crossbolt design and nests just forward of the trigger. The A300 Ultima Patrol comes with a black synthetic stock, which is topped by a comfortable recoil pad measuring ½ an inch thick.On the range, our testers found that the polymer furniture is well-shaped and well-textured for added control. Though its length of pull is short, the stock can be adjusted to the shooter through a series of shims, further bolstering this gun’s utility. In addition to the fore-end’s aggressive, molded-in texturing, Beretta includes additional M-Lok slots for accessories. We found the gun’s protected fixed sights are quite useful, too. You get a ghost-ring at the rear and a fiber-optic pipe up front. Should you want to run an optic, Beretta has you covered, as this model comes from the factory with a Picatinny rail installed atop the receiver.All told, this latest Beretta offering is fast-handling, easy to load, fun to shoot and effective for a wide range of uses.Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol SpecificationsManufacturer: Beretta USAAction Type: gas-operated, semi-automatic shotgunGauge: 12; 3"Receiver: aluminum, gray Cerakote finishStock: black syntheticMagazine: tubular, seven roundTrigger: 5-lb., 2-oz. pullSights: fixed, winged; ghost-ring rear, fiber-optic frontWeight: 7 lbs, 2 ozs.Accessories: choke tube wrench, shims, spacers, screws
Rifleman Review: Colt Gold Cup National Match NRApubs 2023-09-27 | Designed for competition use, the Colt Gold Cup National Match is one of the classic M1911 pistol configurations, but this particular Gold Cup has more of a story behind it than most guns. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" Rifleman Review segment above to learn about how Colt has made the latest rendition of the Gold Cup a gun worth having."When I first met Paul Spitale, who's the vice president at Colt, I knew there was a new sheriff in town," NRA Publications Editorial Director Mark Keefe said. "And Colt is one of the great names in American firearms, but he had a personal story about his own Colt Gold Cup National Match that was really disappointing. He bought the gun, thinking of the heyday of Colt, and he ended up having to send it to a gunsmith to get the gun absolutely right for competition. And it was his personal mission, frankly, to fix the Gold Cup. The result of his ambition is the gun I have in my hand today."Colt's Gold Cup National Match is built on the company's Series 70 operating system, which ensures a clean, crisp trigger pull. Outfitted as a standard Government model gun, the pistol features a 5" barrel sitting inside a blued slide that's matched to a blued, carbon steel frame. A set of checkered double-diamond stocks completes its classic look."This gun has what you're looking for in a high-end competition gun, in terms of finish," Keefe said. "This gun is a seven-shot .45 ACP. There are 9 mm versions of it because a lot of guys seem to think that's a good idea. But you have, of course, a target-style trigger. When you get back to the hammer, you've got grooves on the back of the hammer. You have, of course, a beavertail-style grip safety, again, a hallmark of the Colt."Other notable touches include vertical grooves on the backstrap, which help to anchor the gun in a shooter's hand. It being built like a classic Colt, controls are located in traditional locations. There is a slide-stop lever on the left side of the frame, just forward of the single-sided thumb safety. A round, checkered, push-button magazine release is located on the left side of the frame, just behind the trigger."So, of course, this gun does have a National Match barrel, and when you look at the lugs, of course, this is a top-locking gun, as all 1911s should be, but they've really held the tolerances on this barrel," Keefe said. "Frankly, a lot of the accuracy comes from the fit between the barrel and the slide, but it starts with this."It being a competition gun, the slide is topped with a Bomar adjustable rear sight, matched to a Patridge-style front sight blade. The rear face of the Bomar sight is serrated to reduce glare, and the top of the slide is also serrated to reduce glare, ensuring a clean, clear sight picture."There's a lot of pride of ownership with a gun like this, and frankly, I am very impressed with what they've done with the Gold Cup," Keefe said.Colt Gold Cup National Match SpecificationsManufacturer: Colt's Mfg. Co.; West Hartford, Conn.Action type: recoil-operated, hammer-fired, semi-automatic, centerfire pistolChambering: .45 ACPFrame: blued carbon steelBarrel: 5"Rifling: six-groove, 1:16" LH twistOverall length: 8.5"Height: 5.5"Width: 1.25"Magazine: eight-round detachable boxTrigger: single-action; 3-lb., 14-oz. pullSights: target post front, fully adjustable target rearStocks: checkered walnut with gold-tone escutcheonWeight: 37.5 ozs.Accessories: owner's manual, carrying case, lockTo watch complete segments of past episodes of American Rifleman TV, go to americanrifleman.org/artv. For all-new episodes of ARTV, tune in Wednesday nights to Outdoor Channel 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST.
#SundayGunday: Stag Arms Stag 10 Pursuit NRApubs 2023-09-24 | Get a closer look at the Stag Arms Stag 10 Pursuit, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.
Gun Of The Week: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Redline NRApubs 2023-09-23 | Watch American Rifleman staff on the range in this week's video to learn about Springfield's modern bolt-action hunting rifle, the Model 2020 Redline.With the arrival of the Redline and other modern hunting rifles, it’s safe to say that gone are the days of hunters chopping up military surplus arms to take into the deer woods. Sure, there’s nothing like sitting in a bean field with Grandpa’s custom Mauser rifle, but many modern hunters have demands that classic sporters just can’t fulfill. Despite that, the surplus of wartime military arms built the foundations for many of today’s firearm companies and allowed them to innovate and modernize. Springfield Armory is one such brand, and the Redline is a far cry from yesteryear’s standard hunting rifle.Weighing around 6 lbs., out of the box, the Model 2020 Redline is the next evolutionary step for Springfield’s bolt-action rifle. As you might remember, right here on Gun Of The Week, we featured the Model 2020 Waypoint rifle, which was Springfield’s first foray into the bolt-action rifle market. It came with an adjustable stock, carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel and was chambered for today’s most popular rifle cartridges. The design was an instant success, with improved features that elevated Springfield as a serious contender in the bolt-action rifle market. The 2020 Redline continues that upward momentum for the company, offering a rugged and lightweight option for mountain-top hunters and bottomland stalkers alike.The Model 2020 Redline, like the Waypoint, is a push-feed, turn-bolt rifle. The receiver houses a two-lug bolt and features a fluted body. An homage to the Remington 700 configuration, the nitride-treated bolt has an enclosed face with a plunger-style ejector and a sliding-plate extractor. And its function is flawless. The receiver is made of stainless steel, which is what you want in a rifle destined for harsh environments. In addition, Springfield applies a mil-spec Green Cerakote H-264 coating to the receiver, which further bolsters its durability in the field, giving it a protective matte finish.Mated to the receiver is a 16” barrel that reduces the gun’s overall length down to about 36.5” in its shortest configuration. The barrel is a hybrid assembly stiffened by carbon fiber and capped with a color-matched radial brake. Muzzle threading is 5/8x24 TPI, so mounting suppressors and brakes is easy. With the Redline, you’ll get the fabulous TriggerTech adjustable trigger, which means you can get it dialed down to about 2.5 lbs. to make that shot of a lifetime. For those who want a little buffer, it can be dialed up to about 5 lbs.On the range, the Model 2020 Redline proved its handiness as a dedicated hunting rifle. The Grayboe Trekker stock is one of the notable upgrades on this particular platform, since it weighs only about 28 ozs., and positions the shooter naturally. The flush-fit, three-round magazine makes it easy to grasp the rifle around the action, and the high undercut in the buttstock relieves weight, trims the stock while also providing stability for accurate shooting. And the adjustable length-of-pull spacers forward of the memory foam recoil pad and bubble level impregnated at the top of the wrist are more useful touches, not to mention its olive camo with black web texturing throughout.Springfield Armory Model 2020 Redline SpecificationsManufacturer: Springfield ArmoryAction Type: bolt-action, centerfire2, repeating rifleChambering: 6.5 mm CreedmoorReceiver: stainless steel; Green Cerakote H-264 finishBarrel: 16" carbon-fiber-wrapped stainless steel; threaded 5/8x24; SA Radial BrakeMagazine: three-round detachable boxSights: none; Picatinny railStock: Grayboe Trekker; olive camouflage, black-web texturingTrigger: TriggerTech adjustableOverall Length: adjustable; 36.5" to 37.75"Weight: 6 lbs.For the latest firearms and shooting content, please visit https://www.americanrifleman.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Rifle Association of America — https://bit.ly/32dwH2DNRA Publications — https://bit.ly/38GpKtjAmerican Rifleman — https://bit.ly/39IW2E4American Hunter — https://bit.ly/2HF0oAaShooting Illustrated — https://bit.ly/2udFtRRNRA Family — https://bit.ly/2HEYNdCNRA Women — https://bit.ly/3dxbgiDAmerica’s 1st Freedom — https://bit.ly/3bNhBW2Shooting Sports USA — https://bit.ly/2wvFRvK
I Carry: Cosaint Arms COS21 9 mm Pistol in a PHLster Floodlight2 Holster NRApubs 2023-09-22 | *PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE*In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Cosaint Arms COS21 double-stack 1911 pistol in 9 mm carried in a PHLster Floodlight 2 holster along with a Columbia River Knife & Tool Taco Viper pocketknife.
I Have This Old Gun: Colt 1878 Double-Action Revolver NRApubs 2023-09-20 | Colt's Mfg. built its business with iconic single-action revolvers, like its Model 1860 Army and the iconic Single Action Army adopted by the U.S. military in 1873. By the late 1870s, however, double-action revolvers were becoming the norm, and Colt's first attempt at such a design, the Model 1877, was plagued with problems. The company developed a more robust, large-frame revolver just a year later. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" I Have This Old Gun segment above to learn about Colt's Model 1878 double-action revolver."Colt kind of dragged their heels and really didn't come out with a reasonable double-action revolver until 1877. It's called variably, depending what caliber it is. The Rainmaker, which was in .32 caliber, the Lightning, which was in .38 caliber, and the Thunderer, which was in .41 caliber. Lovely looking little gun. It had some similarities to the single-action," American Rifleman Field Editor Garry James said. "However, they had some mechanical problems with them. As a matter of fact, you know, they almost came broken out the box. It's hard to find a Lightning or a Thunderer or a Rainmaker today that doesn't have some sort of a problem with them, and you can't find any gunsmith that wants to touch them because they're really complicated to play with. Colt realizing that they had this sort of a situation, decided they would double up, and in 1878 came up with a larger frame version."The Colt Model 1878 was a substantially bigger gun, and commensurate with its larger size, it was chambered for some of the larger cartridges of the day, as well as smaller, yet still popular, cartridges. The Colt 1878 could be had in .32-20 WCF, .38 Long Colt, .41 Long Colt, .38-40 WCF, .44-40 WCF and .45 Colt. It was even chambered for some of the popular British cartridges of the day, such as .455 Webley and .476 Eley. Ultimately, the gun was available in 13 different chamberings."So this is the horse that Colt was gonna ride into the next stage of revolver development. The problem was some worked, some didn't. When you look at the 1878, you see, you know, what's very clearly a double-action trigger, but you still have a loading gate, you know, on the right hand side," said NRA Publications Editorial Director Mark Keefe. "Whether it's better than the 1873 or not, I don't know, but you're still punching cartridges out one at a time. You're opening your loading gate, indexing your cylinder, oh wait, and the cylinders spin freely. Good luck with that. And you're poking the cartridges out one at a time. So it's very slow to reload. And there were better mouse traps."The U.S. Army adopted Colt's 1878 double-action revolver and termed it the Model 1902. Unofficially, the gun is occasionally called the Filipino model or the Alaskan model, but the Model 1902 became popular during the Spanish-American War due to the extra stopping power provided by its more substantial chamberings. One of the distinctive features of the Model 1902 is its enlarged trigger and trigger guard, which was a requirement for use with military ammunition at the time."What had happened was when they used this revolver with the Army cartridge that's being produced at Frankfurt Arsenal near Philadelphia, the U.S. government cartridge has a primer that's not nearly as sensitive as the civilian primers, and as a result, it didn't always go off," American Rifleman contributor Kenneth L. Smith-Christmas said. "So in order to ensure that you had ignition on every round, Colt strengthened the main spring in order to work the trigger against a strengthened main spring That required a longer trigger to get the necessary pull on it and leverage. And when you have a longer trigger, that means you have to have a longer trigger bow."Ultimately, despite the added power provided by the large-frame Models 1878 and 1902, the design was considered simply too antiquated to see service much past the turn of the 20th century."The 1878 double-action and, of course, its cousin, the 1902, lost their market share when other guns that had swing-out cylinders or top-break ejections made it easier to load and reload those types of guns with the same cartridge," NRA National Firearms Museum Director Phil Schreier said.To watch complete segments of past episodes of American Rifleman TV, go to americanrifleman.org/artv. For all-new episodes of ARTV, tune in Wednesday nights to Outdoor Channel 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST.
Bond Arms Pistols 101: Features & Functions NRApubs 2023-09-19 | NRA contributor B. Gil Horman offers a few tips for understanding and operating Bond Arms break-action pistols..
#SundayGunday: Taurus 605 T.O.R.O. NRApubs 2023-09-17 | Get a closer look at the Taurus 605 T.O.R.O., the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.
I Carry: FN America Reflex MRD 9 mm Pistol with a DeSantis Holster NRApubs 2023-09-15 | *Please Like And Subscribe*In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have the FN America Reflex MRD 9 mm pistol with a Shield Sights RMSw red-dot sight and AMR hood carried in a DeSantis Holsters Inside heat leather holster.
Gun Of The Week: Savage Arms 1911 NRApubs 2023-09-15 | Watch American Rifleman staff on the range in this week's video detailing a Savage Arms 1911, the first such gun that Savage has ever made.Savage Arms has a long, storied history itself, but the story of Savage and the M1911 is one worth telling. The relationship between the company and the gun, at first, was adversarial. Famously, Savage Arms was the final competitor against Colt in the U.S. Army Pistol Trials early in the 20th century. After a 6,000-round endurance test, the Savage Model 1911, a modified version of the company’s Model 1907, lost out to Colt’s design, which became the iconic Model 1911 semi-automatic pistol that would serve the military through two world wars and other iconic conflicts throughout the subsequent 80 years. The Savage 1911 is back and to see it in use on the range, watch the video above.Savage Arms continued making pistols after the U.S. Army trials, but by the mid-20th century, the company focused mostly on its longarms. Recently, Savage returned to the handgun market with its Stance, a polymer-frame, concealed-carry gun, but the introduction of the company’s 1911 highlights a new focus for Savage. The Savage Arms 1911 is a Government-size gun built with a 416 stainless-steel frame and slide and can be had with either a bare-stainless finish or a black-Nitride surface treatment.The gun we have here is one of Savage’s two-tone guns chambered in .45 ACP, and this version also incorporates an additional feature in the form of a three-slot Picatinny accessory rail on the frame’s dust cover. Sitting on the matte stainless-steel frame is a Nitride-treated, all-black slide. The gun’s 5” barrel is also Nitride-treated, and the pistol features black controls and a black, textured mainspring housing that contrasts nicely against the stainless frame. Completing the look of the pistol is an attractive set of VZ G10 grips, but these aren’t just there for looks. This gun is built for durability and reliability. Completing this rugged package is a sear and disconnector machined from tool steel, as well as a Nitride-treated titanium firing pin and dual recoil spring.Topping the slide is a Novak Lo-Mount rear sight and a Mega Dot Glow Dome front sight, both of which are tritium-illuminated for low-light use. The slide features serrations at the front and rear, and there’s a generous beavertail at the rear of the frame that allows for a high, comfortable grip on the pistol. Savage also incorporates a helpful upgrade in the form of bilateral thumb-safety levers, enabling users to get the gun into operation with either hand. A solid-body, matte-black trigger completes the look of this two-tone gun.The attention to detail Savage Arms put in the production of its 1911 is evident on the range, as this gun ran like a top. It’s clear the company paid attention to the fine line between too tight and just right, as the slide ran like butter on the frame. One nod to reliability we appreciated was the lowered and flared ejection port, which provided plenty of clearance for our spent cases. The crisp trigger broke just under 4 lbs., which was perfect for a pleasant range trip, and our downrange results showed that this Savage is every bit the capable shooter.Savage Arms 1911 SpecificationsManufacturer: Savage ArmsAction Type: recoil-operated, semi-automatic, centerfire pistolChambering: .45 ACPFrame: forged 416 stainless steel; matte-silver finishSlide: forged 416 stainless steel; matte-black nitride finishBarrel: 5" stainless steel, Nitride treatedMagazine: eight-round detachable boxSights: tritium; Night Fision front, drift-adjustable Novak Lo-Mount rearStocks: black/gray G10 compositeTrigger: single-action; 3-lb., 13-oz. pullOverall Length: 8.45"Height: 5.63"Width: 1.31"Weight: 40.9 ozs.For the latest firearms and shooting content, please visit https://www.americanrifleman.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Rifle Association of America — https://bit.ly/32dwH2DNRA Publications — https://bit.ly/38GpKtjAmerican Rifleman — https://bit.ly/39IW2E4American Hunter — https://bit.ly/2HF0oAaShooting Illustrated — https://bit.ly/2udFtRRNRA Family — https://bit.ly/2HEYNdCNRA Women — https://bit.ly/3dxbgiDAmerica’s 1st Freedom — https://bit.ly/3bNhBW2Shooting Sports USA — https://bit.ly/2wvFRvK
FIRST SHOTS: New Concealed Carry Holsters from Safariland NRApubs 2023-09-14 | *Please Like And Subscribe*We had a chance to talk with the good people from Safariland about their new products designed for concealed carry.
Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory Garrison 1911 NRApubs 2023-09-13 | At the tail end of 2021, Springfield Armory rolled out its Garrison collection of M1911 pistols. These guns featured classic M1911 styling and were built on forged frames with forged slides and barrels, providing an ultra-durable, yet still affordable, M1911 for enthusiasts. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" Rifleman Review segment above for the full story on the Garrison."You can get the Garrisons in .45 ACP or as we have in this case, you can order your garrison in 9 mm Luger," said American Rifleman Editor in Chief Brian Sheetz. "Now you might say, 'Why would I want a 9 mm 1911? While a lot of people find a 9 mm 1911 as being one of the easiest-to-shoot guns, most-pleasant-to-shoot guns because you still get the mass of a full-size pistol, but you get the benefit of having a somewhat easier-to-shoot cartridge out of that same mass."The Springfield Armory Garrison is not only offered in several chamberings, it can also be had in several different finishes, too. All stainless-steel models are available, as well as carbon-steel guns with hot-blued finishes. All models of the Garrison are built with skeletonized hammers and triggers, and the trigger shoe includes a serrated face along with an overtravel adjustment screw. The guns also include an extended beavertail and a checkered mainspring housing."This is also a pistol design in 9 mm Luger that benefits from a fully supported ramp to the barrel, in which the ramp is mostly integral with the barrel, and then that sits into the frame in such a way that, when these cartridges come off of the follower, they are guided into the barrel chamber by the ramp that is part of, again, the barrel itself," Sheetz said. "So there's really nothing that can go wrong there."In keeping with the Garrison's classic construction and styling, there's a traditional left-side, push-button magazine release, along with a single-sided slide release and extended thumb safety. The Garrison also includes a set of traditional, three-dot iron sights."You look at the features of the Garrison, and you say to yourself, 'This is a pistol where I think Springfield tried to give you every dollar's worth of value that it could in terms of features, no matter which one you get,'" Sheetz concluded. "You're getting one of the very best examples of a modern M1911 handgun."To watch complete segments of past episodes of American Rifleman TV, go to americanrifleman.org/artv. For all-new episodes of ARTV, tune in Wednesday nights to Outdoor Channel 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST.
Shooting Illustrated Interviews Julie Golob NRApubs 2023-09-13 | *Please Like And Subscribe*We talk with Julie Golob about the changing face of American gun culture and how to have more fun at the range.
#SundayGunday: Marlin Model 336 Classic NRApubs 2023-09-10 | Get a closer look at the Marlin Model 336 Classic, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.
Rifle Roundup : Rock River Arms LEF-T NRApubs 2023-09-08 | *Please like and subscribe*Please visit Shooting Illustrated for more information.
Gun Of The Week: Davidson's EAA Corp. Girsan MCP35 PI Ops NRApubs 2023-09-08 | Davidson’s is one of the largest firearm distributors in the country, and it works with manufacturers to bring unique designs to market that you just can’t find anywhere else. This time, Davidson’s teamed up with European American Armory Corp. and Turkish firearm manufacturer Girsan to take the 21st century High Power up a notch. Watch the Gun of The Week video above to see this Girsan MCP35 PI Ops handgun on the range.Over the last few years, the High Power design has come back in a big way. Browning stopped producing the classic pistol in 2018, and that opened the door for numerous makers to not only bring out their versions but also update the legacy handgun. One of the leading companies in re-introducing and upgrading the High Power is European American Armory, which works with Girsan to produce feature-rich models.The MCP35 PI Ops is one of the company’s latest designs, and the Davidson’s twist on this particular model has everything to do with looks. This pistol is finished with a silver Cerakote treatment, which gives it a stainless-steel look while providing an ultra-durable, wear-resistant coating. This silver finish is paired with a set of beautiful, textured walnut grip panels, giving this updated High Power an utterly classic, timeless appearance.Of course, the story doesn’t end at the surface. Packed into this pistol are all the features you’ll find on other MCP35 PI Ops pistols from EAA Corp. For starters, the gun is built with a compact slide and barrel, making it easier to carry than full-size High Powers. Additionally, a three-slot Picatinny accessory rail on the frame allows owners to add a light or laser. At the top of the slide is a cover plate that incorporates the gun’s rear open sight. Simply remove the cover plate to reveal a milled section of slide that accepts all Shield RMSc-footprint red-dot optics.The upgrades don’t end there, though. Every Girsan MCP35 PI Ops pistol is outfitted with a straight trigger and a rowel-style hammer. The frame’s beavertail has been extended and flattened out, and there are bilateral thumb-safety levers, along with a single-sided magazine release. All of the controls, along with the trigger shoe and hammer spur, have a black finish that contrasts nicely with the silver frame coating.Shooting any High Power is one of the classic range experiences, but all of the touches incorporated into this Davidson’s Exclusive MCP35 PI Ops model really take the High Power to another level. The flat trigger breaks cleanly with very little overtravel, and we appreciated the distinct lack of hammer bite, thanks to the generous beavertail and rowel-style hammer design. The checkered walnut grips were not only great to look at, they also made for a comfortable, secure hold on the gun. Best of all, Girsan includes a 15-round magazine with its MCP35, so you’ll have two more rounds on tap compared to the classic High Power. What more could you want?EAA Girsan MCP35 PI Ops SpecificationsDistributor: GalleryofGuns.comAction Type: single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic, centerfire pistolChambering: 9 mm LugerBarrel: 3.88"Slide: steel, Cerakote finishFrame: steel, Cerakote finishMagazine: 15-round detachable boxSights: square-notch rear, post front; optic-readyOverall Length: 7.5"Weight: 25 ozs.For the latest firearms and shooting content, please visit https://www.americanrifleman.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Rifle Association of America — https://bit.ly/32dwH2DNRA Publications — https://bit.ly/38GpKtjAmerican Rifleman — https://bit.ly/39IW2E4American Hunter — https://bit.ly/2HF0oAaShooting Illustrated — https://bit.ly/2udFtRRNRA Family — https://bit.ly/2HEYNdCNRA Women — https://bit.ly/3dxbgiDAmerica’s 1st Freedom — https://bit.ly/3bNhBW2Shooting Sports USA — https://bit.ly/2wvFRvK
Maj. Jim Land & The Major Land Sniper Cup NRApubs 2023-09-06 | Major Edward "Jim" Land is widely considered to be the father of the modern Marine Scout-Sniper training program, working with Maj. Richard Culver Jr., to establish the first United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper school in Quantico, Va., following the Vietnam War. Land also served as secretary of the National Rifle Association from 1994 to 2015. Land is also the honorary match director for the Major Land Sniper's Cup, a precision shooting competition held at the Black Bear Shooting Complex in Gladstone, Va. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" feature segment above to learn more about Maj. Land's shooting background and the Sniper's Cup match."Shooting has always been a part of my life," Jim Land said. "I started competitively in Hawaii. The regimental commander had me scheduled to go to jungle warfare school in Panama. I was about three weeks from going to that, and I was very excited about it. Because I wanted to go to the recon company, and I needed that under my belt. And about 10 days before I was to leave to go to Panama, the battalion commander called me to his office and said I wasn't going. He'd had my orders canceled and that I was going to Pu'uloa for the division matches. That just destroyed me. I didn't even know what the division matches were at that time. But I was the high rifle shooter in the battalion, and I was second high pistol shooter in the battalion, so he figured that that's where I belonged."Land went on to shoot competitively at the Marine Corps matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, where he honed his competitive shooting and marksmanship skills even further."In the long-range shooting community, especially the military long-range and sniping community, Major Land is a legend," said Emil Praslick, business development director, Capstone Precision Group. "You know, the first guy that basically stood up the whole Marine Corps sniper program. And I'm an old Army guy, but I gotta admit, the Marines probably do it better than anybody else."Despite the existence of the Marine Corps competitive rifle team and Land's efforts at competitions, the Marine Corps didn't have an effective sniping program going into the Vietnam War.The snipers in Marine Corps, there wasn't such a thing," Land said. "The battalions in Hawaii had the M1C rifles, but they were never used and they were in terrible shape. And when we started running a sniper program over there, it was a real education for some people. The way it happened is that I ran into an army shooter that had gone through the Canadian Sniper School. We were looking for something, because you can only give the commanding general so many pot-metal trophies before he starts asking, 'Well, what are you doing for the Marine Corps?' so to speak. We decided that we were going to start a sniper school. And the warrant officer said, 'Well, that's not gonna work because we don't have an MOS, we don't have the equipment and so on. I said, 'Well, let's call it a scout sniper program.' The commanding officers for the regiments are always looking for training for their scout. So we'll call it a scout sniper program, and then when we get 'em over here, we'll teach 'em what we want to teach 'em. And that's essentially how we started."To honor Maj. Land's service and to test the skills of today's precision shooters, the inaugural Major Land Sniper's Cup was fired in October 2022 at the Black Bear Shooting Complex in Virginia's heartland."There are mountains here with shots from 10 yards all the way out to 2,000 yards. This is a unique facility that allows us to shoot up and down angles on the East Coast, which is something that's not really done," said Andy Slade, match director, 2022 Major Land Sniper's Cup. "A lot of these shooters are not used to shooting the terrain that we have here, and it's gonna allow us to get a really interesting course of fire for the shooters over the next two days."In total, 18 courses of fire were shot over two days of competition, with teams of shooters and spotters having to locate targets and deal with challenging wind conditions."When I was asked to produce something for him for this match, we knew we wanted a precision rifle event that was challenging to the shooters, but that if they executed good fundamentals with the rifles, they would have a very enjoyable weekend," said Gary Conner, match coordinator, 2022 Major Jim Land Sniper Cup. "And I think we succeeded with that."To watch complete segments of past episodes of American Rifleman TV, go to americanrifleman.org/artv. For all-new episodes of ARTV, tune in Wednesday nights to Outdoor Channel 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST.
The Benelli Montefeltro: All-New For 2023 NRApubs 2023-09-03 | One of the more affordable shotguns in Benelli’s lineup is the Montefeltro, which has been a mainstay in the company’s lineup for years. The basic design, though, hadn’t been updated since 2004, so for 2023, Benelli decided to refresh the gun with a number of new features. Watch our American Rifleman On The Range video above to see the details of this revamped model.Notably, there are a number of ergonomic improvements in the latest Benelli Montefeltro. The shotgun’s fore-end has been slimmed down, providing a thin, trim, textured point for a shooter’s support hand. Similarly, the grip of the shotgun has also been thinned out and reshaped to provide a more comfortable hold.Benelli didn’t overlook the operating system either. The company incorporated its Easy Locking Bolt System into the Montefeltro, which ensures the bolt head locks into battery effortlessly, even when hunters ease the gun into battery to avoid making noise. Benelli also incorporated a two-piece shell latch to make loading shotshells into the magazine easier. Many consumers noted specifically that earlier 20-ga. models of the Montefeltro could be difficult to load, and Benelli engineers addressed that difficulty with this latest version.Benelli is offering the new-for-2023 Montefeltro in 12 gauge and 20 gauge, and models with 24”, 26” and 28” barrels are available. Compact models sized for smaller-statured shooters are also available, and each shotgun comes with three Crio choke tubes.
#SundayGunday: EAA Churchill 500 Series NRApubs 2023-09-03 | Get a closer look at the EAA Churchill 500 Series, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.
I Carry: Ruger LCP Max Pistol in a N8 Tactical Holster NRApubs 2023-09-01 | Please Like and Subscribe In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Ruger LCP Max .380 ACP pistol carried in a N8 Tactical Mini-Xecutive holster along with a Pelican 5000 flashlight.
Gun Of The Week: Sauer SL5 Waterfowl NRApubs 2023-09-01 | For many American shotgunners and waterfowlers, the J.P. Sauer & Sohn brand is relatively unknown, but those keen on firearm history will know this is a premier maker with roots dating back to mid-18th century Germany. Today, Sauer maintains its manufacturing of bolt-action rifles in Germany, however, the SL5 Waterfowl is actually made in Italy by Breda. Like many of the sporting shotguns coming out of Italy today, the SL5 we have here is an inertia-operated gun, and it is a design employed by some of the best makers in the field. Watch the video above to see the SL5 Waterfowl in Fred Bear Old School Camo on the range.Built on an aluminum receiver, the SL5 Waterfowl, shown here with a 30” barrel and extended choke, weighs in at just over 7.5 lbs. empty, which makes it not the lightest nor the heaviest option out there. It does, however, possess a just-right balance when swinging to targets. And you can’t ignore the stunning looks of this particular model finished in Brown Cerakote and wrapped in Fred Bear Old School camo. There’s even a signature of the famed archer on the stock.Speaking of the stock, this SL5 iteration comes with Sauer’s ErgoFit system, a drop-in shim kit to adjust cast and drop simply. The buttstock is fitted with a Cervellati recoil pad, and you’ll get sling points both front and rear. Also, the comb has a comfortable rubber insert to help mitigate recoil impact when running 3.5”, heavy-for-gauge waterfowl loads. Panels of molded-in checkering along the sides of the semi-pistol grip and fore-end further aid the shooter.We found the controls of the SL5 Waterfowl to be intuitive. There is a crossbolt-style safety just behind the trigger, which requires a simple press to the left to make the gun ready to fire. Forward of the trigger, and on the right side of the receiver, you’ll find a cartridge drop lever protruding down along the trigger guard. Also, an enlarged bolt release is located just below the enlarged bolt handle. Given the handle is fitted to the bolt, it does reciprocate during operation.Sauer ships a set of extended Benelli Crio Plus choke tubes with its SL5, which includes sizes from cylinder to full. The tubes are keyed for a wrench and include circumferential basket-weave-type texturing for toolless removal. While our shotgun features a chrome-lined 30” barrel, it is important to note that Sauer offers its SL5 Waterfowl with 26” and 28” barrels, too, and all of them contain a ventilated and stepped sighting rib with an orange LPA fiber-optic sight up front.On the range we found the SL5 Waterfowl excelled at connecting with challenging targets, a testament to its construction and stock design. Given its intended role as a dedicated waterfowl shotgun, the SL5 is more than up to any task with its 3.5” chamber, tough exterior finish and robust operating system. Its balance is between the hands, and it hits where you aim.J.P. Sauer & Sohn SL5 Waterfowl SpecificationsImporter: J.P. Sauer & SohnAction Type: inertia-operated, semi-automatic shotgunGauge: 12; 3.5"Receiver: aluminum; Brown Cerakote finishBarrel: 30"Stock: synthetic, with Sauer ErgoFit inlays to change cast and dropSights: LPA fiber-optic frontTrigger: 6-lb., 6-oz. pullMagazine: tubular; three-roundOverall Length: 52.75"Weight: 7 lbs., 10 ozs.For the latest firearms and shooting content, please visit https://www.americanrifleman.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Rifle Association of America — https://bit.ly/32dwH2DNRA Publications — https://bit.ly/38GpKtjAmerican Rifleman — https://bit.ly/39IW2E4American Hunter — https://bit.ly/2HF0oAaShooting Illustrated — https://bit.ly/2udFtRRNRA Family — https://bit.ly/2HEYNdCNRA Women — https://bit.ly/3dxbgiDAmerica’s 1st Freedom — https://bit.ly/3bNhBW2Shooting Sports USA — https://bit.ly/2wvFRvK
I Have This Old Gun: M1895 Nagant Revolver NRApubs 2023-08-30 | In the 1890s, Imperial Russia embarked on an effort to modernize its military, adopting the M1891 Mosin-Nagant rifle and, later, the M1895 Nagant revolver. Unlike many other service revolvers of the time, the Nagant had a unique mechanism designed to get the most out of its cartridge. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" I Have This Old Gun segment above to learn the story."The Nagant's a cool revolver, and, in fact, it was designed by Belgian Leon Nagant, who had designed revolvers and other firearms for dozens of years before he came up with the Model 1895 for the Russians," said Philip Schreier, director, National Firearms Museum. And the idea is pretty neat. It's a 7.62 cartridge. It doesn't look like anything else. It kind of looks like a bottleneck wadcutter, and that's because the head of the cartridge is actually sunk into the casing so that when you cock it, the cylinder actually rotates and then advances forward so that there's no gas leak between the face of the cylinder and the breech of the barrel."This unique cartridge, combined with the cylinder-advancement mechanism, meant that the Nagant was able to produce about 70 f.p.s more in muzzle velocity compared to revolvers that lost escaping propellant gases in the gap between the cylinder face and the breech of the barrel."When you look at these early guns made by the Belgians, I've only seen a couple, they're, really well done," said Mark Keefe, editorial director, NRA Publications. "I mean, typically, there's not much finish left on them anymore because they've seen hard use. But in terms of the polish and the mechanics, they're very nice guns fully in keeping with quality guns made for any military anywhere in the world at the time. But eventually the Russians decided that, "Yeah, we need to make these ourselves.'"The Russians bought all the tooling from Nagant and began producing the revolver at the Tula state arsenal. Ultimately, more than 2 million M1895 Nagant revolvers would be produced from the 1890s until the end of World War II."Despite having this novel gas-sealing mechanism, it still loaded and unloaded like a traditional single-action revolver. It had a loading gate on the right side of the frame that you had to open up, and then you had to manually remove cartridges and manually insert cartridges one at a time. So very cumbersome, very slow to load and unload," said Evan Brune, American Rifleman executive editor. "The other standout element of the Nagant revolver was that it had a horrifically heavy trigger pull. Trigger pulls range anywhere from about 12 lbs. in single-action mode to 20 lbs. in double-action."Today, the Nagant revolver is a popular military-surplus collectible and can be had at reasonable prices compared to other military sidearms. Despite their affordability, finding ammunition can be a challenge."The initial guns that were produced both at Nagant and in at the Tula arsenal were really fine guns. The finish was very good. Quality was good. As time progressed, and they went through World War II, and this was still a very popular gun in World War II, they worked, but the fit and finish definitely diminished," said Garry James, American Rifleman field editor. "Lately, a lot of the guns that you've been seeing for sale were guns that were actually sold by the Russians, and they have been refurbished. The early guns, such as the one we're looking at here, was made in 1914. It hasn't been fooled with, and brings, you know, several hundred dollars."To watch complete segments of past episodes of American Rifleman TV, go to americanrifleman.org/artv. For all-new episodes of ARTV, tune in Wednesday nights to Outdoor Channel 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST.
PH Mike Birch Discusses Stock Design NRApubs 2023-08-28 | Professional Hunter Mike Birch discusses the intricacies of stock design, and its effects on shouldering and accuracy.
#SundayGunday: Ruger Super Wrangler NRApubs 2023-08-27 | Get a closer look at the Ruger Super Wrangler, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.
Gun Of The Week: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro OSP NRApubs 2023-08-25 | Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week to get a closer look at the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro, a micro-compact, optic-ready 9 mm with magazine capacity of 15 rounds.We’ve talked a lot about the “micro-compact” pistol, and Springfield Armory’s original Hellcat is one of the most popular micro-compacts out there. These guns are about as small as you can make a 9 mm pistol that still has a double-stack magazine with double-digit capacity. While that makes them easy to carry, they’re still not going to have the magazine capacity of a mid-size handgun, and they can be difficult to shoot. Springfield’s Hellcat Pro addresses a couple of these issues. Watch the video above to see the Hellcat Pro OSP in use on the range.Compared to the original Hellcat, the Springfield Hellcat Pro is about 0.5" longer and is equipped with a barrel that’s 0.7” longer than the 3” barrel found on the micro-compact. The frame is nearly 1" taller than the one found on the original Hellcat, and that means that this Pro model can accept a 15-round, flush-fit magazine.One of the other standout features of the Hellcat Pro is its milled slide, which accepts optics of the Shield footprint. We outfitted our model with the Springfield Hex Wasp micro red-dot sight, but Springfield offers a model of its Hellcat Pro with a factory-mounted Shield SMSc micro red-dot sight for only a couple hundred dollars more than the base model. Those who choose to go with the open-sighted model will still get a milled slide complete with a textured cover plate. Even if you’re not running optics, the Hellcat Pro comes with a great set of open sights, featuring Springfield’s tritium-illuminated U-notch setup that can be co-witnessed with a mounted optic.In terms of ergonomics and texturing, the Hellcat Pro shares a lot with the original Hellcat. There are slide serrations at the front and back, and the flat ledge on the front face of the rear sight can help in racking off a flat surface, if necessary. The takedown lever, slide-stop lever and magazine release are all located on the left side of the pistol for right-handed users, but the magazine release can be reversed for ambidextrous use. The wraparound texture on the grip aided in controlling the gun, and we appreciated the additional touchpads located just above the trigger guard as a nice index point for our trigger finger when we were done firing.Despite the larger size of the Hellcat Pro, it’s still a comparatively small handgun, which makes it easy to carry and conceal, but that means it can be a handful on the range. Despite that, the pyramidal texturing included on the grip frame helped to anchor the gun in our hands, and we were able to stay on target and make quick follow-up shots. We also appreciated the added sight radius of the open sights, thanks to the longer slide, and it was great to co-witness with our mounted optic. The last couple of rounds in our magazine could be difficult to load by hand, but Springfield’s included loading tool made it a breeze to top them off. Overall, we loved the Hellcat Pro and are interested to see where these mid-size micro-compact handguns go in the future.Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro OSP SpecificationsImporter: Springfield ArmoryAction Type: recoil-operated, semi-automatic, centerfire pistolChambering: 9 mm LugerFrame: polymer, blackSlide: steel, machined billet; black Melonite finishBarrel: 3.7" hammer-forged steelSights: steel, dovetailed; luminescent yellow front with tritium, white U-notch rearTrigger: striker-fired; 6-lb., 12-oz. pullMagazine: 15-round detachable boxHeight: 4.8" (sans optic)Length: 6.6"Width: 1.08"Weight: 20.7 ozs. (sans magazine and optic)For the latest firearms and shooting content, please visit https://www.americanrifleman.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Rifle Association of America — https://bit.ly/32dwH2DNRA Publications — https://bit.ly/38GpKtjAmerican Rifleman — https://bit.ly/39IW2E4American Hunter — https://bit.ly/2HF0oAaShooting Illustrated — https://bit.ly/2udFtRRNRA Family — https://bit.ly/2HEYNdCNRA Women — https://bit.ly/3dxbgiDAmerica’s 1st Freedom — https://bit.ly/3bNhBW2Shooting Sports USA — https://bit.ly/2wvFRvK
Johnny Joey Jones Talks to us From His Gun Room NRApubs 2023-08-25 | Anyone who watches FOX News even a little must have seen Johnny Joey Jones filling in for one show host or another. He also hosts FOX Nation Outdoors on the network’s digital streaming service, FOX Nation. You’ll remember him as the now-retired U.S. Marine who suffered a life-changing injury in Afghanistan, resulting in the loss of both of his legs above the knee. But he doesn’t talk much about that; as he says, “I am blessed. So many others have not come back.”America's 1st Freedom Editor in Chief Frank Miniter speaks with Jones about the fight to keep and win back our constitutional freedoms.View the full story at www.A1F.com
I Carry: Beretta 80X Cheetah NRApubs 2023-08-24 | In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Beretta 80X Cheetah .380 ACP pistol carried in a PHLster Skeleton holster along with a Columbia River Knife & Tool Ignitor pocketknife.*PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS*
Shotshell Innovation At Winchester Ammunition NRApubs 2023-08-23 | Winchester Ammunition is one of the world leaders in shotshell development and production. One of the ways the company stays on top is the effort it puts into developing new loads that are better suited to hunting and target-shooting. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" feature segment above to learn more about how Winchester innovates in the shotshell marketplace."One of the incredible things about Winchester is that, every day, we're pushing the limits, trying to innovate and find new and better ways to do things.," said Nathan Robinson, marketing manager, Winchester Ammunition. "Winchester's been such an integral part of the culture of America, and we're doing our part as stewards of that brand to try to continue that."One of the standout loads in Winchester's lineup is its AA target load, which are a mainstay in the world of trap and sporting clays shooting. They're durable, reliable and best of all, they're affordable. When the AA load debuted, it was a game-changing round for shotgunners, and Winchester has maintained its leadership in the clay-target world due to its success."Winchester AAs, they came out back in the '60s and were really a revolutionary shell at the time," said Jimmy Wilson, product manager, Winchester Ammunition. "They used a one-piece plastic wad. They had a plastic hull that was extremely strong. It was made of polymers that were high-strength polymers and could take many, many reloads. The secret to the AAs, though that really made them a performer was the hard shot."The shot Winchester loads into its AA shotshells is lead alloyed with about 6 percent antimony. Pure lead is soft enough to deform when fired, causing errant pellets to stray from the pattern and limit the reach and evenness of the shot pattern. With antimony, the shot remains hard enough to resist deformation, and that ensures consistent, uniform patterning on target. This makes Winchester target shells a favorite of competition shooters around the world, including Olympic shooters."So I've been shooting Winchester for many, many years. I started off when I was 10 years old on the advisory board. It's been an incredible journey," said Kim Rhode, Team Winchester shooter and six-time Olympic medalist. "I mean, Winchester literally helped me become who I am today. I just think of the pallets and pallets of ammo that I shot through in my life. I think it's something like three or 4 million rounds."While target loads are a mainstay of Winchester's ammunition lineup, the company makes a range of shotshells designed for a variety of pursuits, and each load has its own components with different characteristics."So for a target load, for instance, we have a primer that burns cleaner than say, a field load would," Wilson said. "And that's a great feature to have in a target load because, oftentimes, those are gonna be reloaded. So it keeps the holes cleaner when the reloader goes to use 'em."Additionally, Winchester also develops different propellants for different loads. Target loads, for instance, will have a heavier payload being delivered at a higher velocity than some field loads. Winchester formulates its powder to ensure that those performance characteristics are achieved. New loads from the company, like its AA Diamond Grade, have hardened shot with 8 percent antimony, and there are copper-plated versions of this shot to achieve tighter, harder-hitting patterns for guaranteed clay breaks."We can't go out and create a new 11 gauge and 11.5 gauge. This won't work," said Stephen Meyer, manager, new product development engineering, Winchester Ammunition. "So we have to really rely on what components we have in there, whether it's the shot material, whether we're working with the propellant companies to come up with a new propellant that has unique characteristics that allow us to get more performance, to load different wad systems that affect the pattern performance."One of the ways Winchester is improving its components is by using bismuth in its waterfowl shot. Bismuth is a brittle metal, so it's alloyed with tin to make it more durable. Winchester also further cushioned the load by developing a new buffer that prevents the pellets from fracturing when the load is fired. This ensures the pellets travel downrange consistently and produce a tight pattern at farther distances.The improvement continues in other areas, too. Winchester's turkey-hunting loads have been optimized to produce tighter, harder-hitting shot patterns at greater distances than were ever thought possible. Now, taking down turkeys at distances up to 60 or 70 yards is possible with loads like Winchester's Long Beard XR.To watch complete segments of past episodes of American Rifleman TV, go to americanrifleman.org/artv. For all-new episodes of ARTV, tune in Wednesday nights to Outdoor Channel 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST.
#SundayGunday: Franchi Affinity 3 Catalyst NRApubs 2023-08-20 | Get a closer look at the Franchi Affinity 3 Catalyst, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.
Gun Of The Week: Ruger SFAR NRApubs 2023-08-18 | Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with an AR-15-size semi-automatic rifle from Sturm, Ruger & Co that's chambered for .308 Win.Credit where credit’s due, Ruger’s not the first company to come out with this rifle concept. Patriot Ordnance Factory has been out with several shrunken AR-10-style rifles over the last few years, and while these are great guns, they cost a bit more than most folks would like to spend. Ruger elected to bring the small-frame .308 semi-auto rifle to the masses with the SFAR, which is priced affordably and is still loaded with features. Watch the video above to see the Ruger SFAR in use on the range.The basic layout of the SFAR trims much of the space that used to exist in the back portion of traditional AR-10 lower receivers, bringing the rear takedown pin much closer to the milled pocket where the trigger, disconnector and hammer sit. The AR-10 and AR-15 have always shared parts commonality when it comes to drop-in trigger units, and the SFAR is no different in that regard. The upper receiver and bolt have been subsequently shortened, bringing the rifle to an overall length not much different than your standard AR-15.In addition to the size, the weight has also been trimmed down significantly, and the 16”-barreled version of the SFAR we have on the range here weighs in at just under 7 lbs. It’s equipped with a mid-length gas system, and at the gas block, there’s an adjustment screw that allows you to choose one of four settings to fine-tune gas flow.Surrounding the gas tube and barrel is a long handguard that runs just behind the muzzle, and the threaded muzzle is topped with Ruger’s two-port Boomer brake to reduce recoil. The handguard is outfitted with M-Lok attachment slots at the 3-, 6-, and 9-o’clock positions, and there are short lengths of Picatinny rail at the front and rear that provide a bit more real estate for mounting optics and open sights.Despite the more affordable price point of the SFAR, Ruger includes some nice touches on the gun, including an upgraded Magpul MOE-SL buttstock and MOE-SL pistol grip, which comes complete with a storage compartment inside that secures the adjustment wrench for the rifle’s gas block. The trigger, Ruger’s Elite 452 design, is also a welcome step up, providing a clean pull that measured just under 5 lbs.Shooting a lightweight .308 rifle is definitely an experience you’ll feel, but thanks to Ruger’s included brake, we found the gun to be pretty manageable on the range. The 16” version was handy, easy to carry, came up on target quickly and was controllable through quick follow-up shots. All in all, we thought the SFAR is a great new addition to the market and will make a superb general-purpose rifle that’s adaptable to any role.Ruger SFAR SpecificationsManufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.Action Type: direct-gas-impingement-operated, semi-automatic, centerfire rifleChamerbing: .308 Win.Receiver: 7075 aluminumBarrel: 16.10" 4140 chrome-moly steel, nitride-treaded, 1:10" RH-twist riflingSights: none; Picatinny railStock: polymerMagazine: 20-round detachable boxTrigger: two-stage; 4-lb., 5-oz. pullLength: 34" to 37.25"Weight: 6 lbs., 13 ozs.For the latest firearms and shooting content, please visit https://www.americanrifleman.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Rifle Association of America — https://bit.ly/32dwH2DNRA Publications — https://bit.ly/38GpKtjAmerican Rifleman — https://bit.ly/39IW2E4American Hunter — https://bit.ly/2HF0oAaShooting Illustrated — https://bit.ly/2udFtRRNRA Family — https://bit.ly/2HEYNdCNRA Women — https://bit.ly/3dxbgiDAmerica’s 1st Freedom — https://bit.ly/3bNhBW2Shooting Sports USA — https://bit.ly/2wvFRvK
I Carry: Springfield Armory Echelon 9 mm Pistol in a Crossbreed Holster NRApubs 2023-08-18 | In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Springfield Armory Echelon 9 mm pistol carried in a Crossbreed Rogue holster with a Columbia River Knife & Tool Provoke EDC knife.
I Have This Old Gun: Pattern 1851 Minié Rifle NRApubs 2023-08-16 | Prior to the 1850s, the British military was still largely armed with a .75-cal. smoothbore musket, and despite a change from flintlock to percussion priming, the shoulder arm of the 1840s wasn't all that different from the flintlock Brown Bess made famous on the battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars in the early years of the 19th century. All of that changed with the Pattern 1851 Minié Rifle. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" I Have This Old Gun segment above to learn more about this pivotal rifle-musket."By the 1840s, it was becoming very apparent that the age of the smoothbore musket was over, and the idea is to arm all the soldiers with a rifle, with a percussion-capped shoulder arm," said Ken Smith-Christmas, American Rifleman field editor.Much of the early innovation in rifle-musket technology emerged from France, where men like Henri-Gustave Delvinge, Louis-Etienne Thouvenin, Claude-Etienne Minié and others develop ways to speed up the loading of a rifled shoulder arm. Until the middle of the 19th century, the cumbersome, slow loading process for rifles meant that their military use was limited to specialty battalions of riflemen rather than issued en masse to average troops."One of the big things about military rifles was a problem that they were slow to load," said Garry James, American Rifleman field editor. "For a good number of years, 20 or 30 years before the '51 was actually developed, they were trying all sorts of different methods where they could load a sub-caliber bullet and make it expand. The French came up with some interesting ideas, and the British did as well. Ultimately, they came up with a hollow-based bullet, sub-caliber, that would expand into rifling."The British military trialed several unique designs emerging from France, ranging from unique firearms to specialty projectiles. Ultimately, the decision was made to incorporate several innovations into a new standard shoulder arm for the British military: the Pattern 1851."The British Pattern 1851 Minié Rifle is unquestionably the most important military rifle, not ever, but darn close to it," James said. "It was the first military rifle that was issued in large numbers to troops that allowed them all to be riflemen. In other words, rather than worrying about firing a smoothbore musket where you can maybe, if you were lucky, you know, hit somebody at 50 or 75 yards, all of a sudden, you became a rifleman that could actually achieve good hits at 300, 400, 500 and sometimes even 1,000 yards."The Pattern 1851 Minié Rifle looked much the same as the .75-cal. Pattern 1842 musket, with the exception that its bore was rifled and was of a slightly smaller caliber. Despite this reduction in bore size, the Pattern 1851 was capable of using the standard service musket ball originally designed for the Pattern 1842. Despite the revolutionary nature of the Pattern 51, it wasn't without problems."The 1851 Minié Rifle was a technological marvel of its time, but it wasn't a perfect design. And in fact, in its earliest iterations, a lot of the problems that it faced had to do with the ammunition," American Rifleman Executive Editor Evan Brune said. "Wellington himself, before his death in 1852, he insisted that it be a large-bore gun. Of course, he defeated Napoleon with the .75-cal. Brown Bess, and he'd be damned if the British military was gonna be equipped with anything smallbore. And so the compromise they came up with was a .70-cal. bore. This was an imperfect solution because the conoidal projectiles designed for the Minié Rifle were just a little too snug in the bore."To address these issues, a slightly smaller .69-cal. projectile was designed to work with the .70-cal. Pattern 1851, and the Minié Rifle went on to see service with British regiments during the Crimean War. Even though it performed admirably against Russian cavalry on the fields of Inkerman and Balaclava. Ultimately, the experiments that led to the development of the Pattern 1851 also led to its demise, as it was supplanted by the superior Pattern 1853 rifle-musket."You know, it was sort of the granddaddy of the British military rifle-musket," said NRA Publications Editorial Director Mark Keefe. "I mean, it was the progenitor. This is the gun that set things in motion that led to the Pattern 1853."To watch complete segments of past episodes of American Rifleman TV, go to americanrifleman.org/artv. For all-new episodes of ARTV, tune in Wednesday nights to Outdoor Channel 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST.
GAIM Virtual Reality Hunting Scenario NRApubs 2023-08-14 | Check out this hunting scenario from the GAIM virtual hunting trainer.
First Shots: Hi-Point YC-9 Pistol NRApubs 2023-08-14 | Hi-Point just launched the YC-9, a new red-dot ready pistol with a double-stack magazine.
#SundayGunday: Heritage Manufacturing Rough Rider Rancher NRApubs 2023-08-13 | Get a closer look at the Heritage Manufacturing Rough Rider Rancher, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.
Rifle Roundup: Wilson Combat Super Sniper with a Leupold Mark 5HD optic NRApubs 2023-08-11 | -----------------------------------*PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE*This week on Shooting Illustrated's Rifle Roundup, we have a Wilson Combat Super Sniper which is chambered in .224 Valkyrie, topped with a Leupold Optics Mark 5HD 3.6-18x scope and we've added a Luth-AR buttstock for a more-comfortable cheek weld. The Super Sniper line of AR-15s are meant to be used at distances beyond what a “normal” AR-15 can muster. With heavier, match-grade fluted barrels, billet receivers and Wilson Combat’s TTU (Tactical Trigger Unit) with your choice of a single stage or a two-stage trigger, both with an outstanding break and a 4 pound pull, and you have the last word in AR-15s built for the long-range game. The Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x optic offers all the top-shelf features that we’ve come to expect from Leupold, and the reticle inside this particular version is a plain-Jane MOA crosshair reticle. No descending “Christmas tree” of windage holds. No bullet drop compensator hash marks. Just MOA graduations on the horizontal and vertical stadia that are easy to see when they’re needed. A good cheek weld on the stock is a key element of using an optic on your rifle, and while the Wilson/Rogers Super Stock that comes standard on the Super Sniper is an excellent general purpose stock, I wanted something that offered more customization for better, more consistent results. The MBA-1 is one of the original precision-rifle stocks for the AR platform, and it is adjustable in an almost infinite number of ways, letting you modify your position behind the rifle so you have a stable and repeatable shooting position.For information on the Wilson Combat Super Sniper, Leupold Mark 5HD scope or the Luth-AR stock, be sure to visit shootingillustrated.com.
Gun Of The Week: Davidson’s Howa M1500 Super Lite Carbon NRApubs 2023-08-11 | Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week to learn all about an exclusive Howa M1500: the Super Lite Carbon.What we have here is another exclusive brought to you by Davidson’s, which means the Howa Super Lite is only available through the company’s Gallery of Guns. Davidson’s has been in the firearm industry for decades, having expanded from its early roots in the automotive industry. From 1980 until today, the company has established itself as one of the preeminent firearm distributors in the nation. As such, Davidson’s can join forces with the biggest makers in the field, thus bringing to market unique designs you won’t find elsewhere. And the Howa M1500 Super Lite Carbon, weighing in at just under 4.5 pounds, is one such firearm. Watch the video above to see the M1500 Super Lite Carbon out on the range with American Rifleman staff.For the folks who aren’t familiar, it’s important to note Howa is a well-respected Japanese manufacturer that’s been making firearms for some time now, with many of the company’s products brought to U.S. shores by Legacy Sports International. Add in the expertise at Davidson’s, and you’ve got an ultralight rifle any Western backcountry hunter can use effectively. The M1500 Super Lite Carbon is built with a scaled receiver that is machined and sized perfectly for .308 Winchester-length cartridges, so technically this is neither a Mini action nor is it a standard short action. It fits somewhere in the middle. Because of this, Howa was able to reduce its weight to create an efficient little bolt action that’s designed for some of America’s favorite hunting rounds.For Davidson’s to turn the M1500 into an exclusive offering, it partnered with Stocky’s for a gunstock made of carbon fiber. And not only is the stock incredibly lightweight, it also features a unique sponge-pattern camouflage. Furthermore, there is splattered texturing within a soft-touch topcoat—it’s a unique feel and look only found on this particular model. In addition, the barreled action of the M1500 Super Lite is fitted with a 20” lightweight barrel to get the most out of its available chamberings, which include: .243 Win., 6.5 mm Creedmoor, 7 mm-08 Rem. or .308 Win.The M1500 Super Lite Carbon comes with all the provisions needed to make it a perfectly capable, hunt-ready package, minus the optic and sling. The rifle comes with a one-piece Picatinny rail attached, and the barrel is threaded and capped, though a radial muzzle brake ships with the gun for those who wish to reduce recoil. You’ll also get the fan-favorite Burnt Bronze finish on the barreled action. Additionally, the gun is fitted with bottom metal that, too, is color-matched and houses a detachable box magazine with a four-round capacity. Attach your favorite piece of glass and a sling, and this rifle is ready for the field.Our sample arrived chambered for the popular 6.5 mm Creedmoor cartridge, a round known for its manageable recoil. Despite the light weight of the sub-4.5-lb. Super Lite, it was soft on the shoulder. On the range with the Super Lite Carbon our testers enjoyed its fast-handling characteristics. The two-lug action was found to be smooth and easy to run, and its three-position safety is a great feature for today’s hunters.Davidson’s Howa M1500 Super Lite Carbon SpecificationsDistributor: GalleyofGuns.comAction Type: bolt-action, repeating, centerfire rifleChambering:Barrel: 20"Magazine: four-round detachable boxSights: none; Picatinny railStock: Stocky's carbon, splattered-paint texture, soft-touch finishTrigger: two-stage adjustable; 3-lb., 5-oz. pullLength: 39.5"Weight: 4 lbs., 6 ozs.For the latest firearms and shooting content, please visit https://www.americanrifleman.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Rifle Association of America — https://bit.ly/32dwH2DNRA Publications — https://bit.ly/38GpKtjAmerican Rifleman — https://bit.ly/39IW2E4American Hunter — https://bit.ly/2HF0oAaShooting Illustrated — https://bit.ly/2udFtRRNRA Family — https://bit.ly/2HEYNdCNRA Women — https://bit.ly/3dxbgiDAmerica’s 1st Freedom — https://bit.ly/3bNhBW2Shooting Sports USA — https://bit.ly/2wvFRvK
Rifleman Review: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus OR In 30 Super Carry NRApubs 2023-08-09 | When Smith & Wesson introduced its M&P Shield Plus in 2021, it took what had already been a popular concealed-carry gun and brought it to the next level in terms of magazine capacity. Now, the company has broadened its Shield Plus lineup with a model chambered in Federal Ammunition's 30 Super Carry, which enhances magazine capacity even more. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" Rifleman Review segment above to learn about this capacity-rich combination."The benefit of the 30 Super Carry is you've got a .30-cal. 0.313" bullet diameter, and because of that reduced diameter, you are able to put more rounds in the magazine," said Evan Brune, American Rifleman executive editor. "So for the same magazine size as the 9 mm Luger version of the Shield Plus, you're able to get 13 rounds into this magazine, and that's just the flush-fit. We've also got a slightly extended magazine here that increases capacity to 16 rounds, and that's 16 rounds in a gun that is still slim, trim and really easy to carry."Beyond the increased magazine capacity, Smith & Wesson made a number of changes over the original Shield handgun design."There's a lot to talk about with the gun itself, and Smith & Wesson has really fleshed out its Shield Plus lineup since we first saw this in 2021," Brune said. "One of the standout features with the Shield Plus was the trigger design."In its original Shield introduced in 2012, Smith & Wesson had incorporated a hinged trigger design rather than a blade-in-shoe safety commonly found elsewhere in the market. Many consumers highlighted how the hinged trigger made the trigger pull feel spongy, so the company moved to a more common blade-style safety that sits within a flat-faced trigger shoe. But that's not the only benefit found on the Shield Plus."One of the nice things about the way that Smith & Wesson cuts its slide serrations is that, as you travel rearward, there is a progressive deepening of the slide cuts, and so that gives you just a little bit of added purchase in order to get this gun into battery," Brune said.Additionally, Smith & Wesson also incorporated a milled slide that accommodates Shield RMSc-pattern micro red-dots, and a cover plate ships with the gun that seamlessly blends with the rest of the slide when an optic isn't mounted. For those who choose to run with the gun's iron sights, an upgraded set ships with the Shield, providing an easy-to-see sight picture along with a tactical-rack-style rear sight that can be racked one-handed off a flat surface."All in all, this is a very, very competent platform. It's very easy to carry, and it's great to shoot," Brune concluded. "And so if you're in the marketplace for a concealed carry handgun that has a tremendous amount of capability, you really can't go wrong with the Shield Plus."Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus OR 30 Super Carry SpecificationsManufacturer: Smith & WessonAction Type: recoil-operated, semi-automatic, centerfire pistolChambering: 30 Super CarrySlide: stainless steel, Armornite finishFrame: black polymerBarrel: 3.1", stainless steel, six-groove, 1:10" RH twistMagazine: 13-round detachable boxSights: steel, three-dot tritiumTrigger: striker-fired; 5-lb., 1-oz. pullOverall Length: 6.1"Height: 4.6"Weight: 19.3 ozs.Accessories: owner's manual, optics cover plate, 16-round magazine, lock
Shooting Illustrated Interviews Rob Leatham NRApubs 2023-08-09 | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------*Be Sure to Like and Subscribe* To say that Rob Leatham is a dominant force in practical pistol is like saying that Michael Jordan could play basketball or Wayne Gretzky knows how to play hockey. Rob’s nickname in the industry is “The Great One,” and he earned that nickname by winning just about every practical pistol match on the face of the earth, and doing so multiple times. Leatham is an eight time IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation) World Champion, and eight time World Speed Shooting champion, and 11 time Bianchi Cup champion and has won the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) and IPSC National Championship 34 times, in a variety of different divisions over his almost 25 years as a sponsored shooter..
I Carry: Rossi RP63 .357 Magnum Revolver in a Falco Holster NRApubs 2023-08-07 | In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Rossi RP63 .357 Magnum revolver carried in a Falco Holsters C105 holster along with a CRKT Stickler pocketknife.
#SundayGunday: KFI/Silah Monza NRApubs 2023-08-06 | Get a closer look at the KFI/Silah Monza, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.
