Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The M1 Garand didn’t just magically appear in 1936. For decades, dozens of teams and individual designers labored over competing ideas vying to become the battle rifle of the future.
In this M1 deep dive, we're looking at why the U.S. Army pursued a semi-automatic rifle when it did, how the Garand beat out its competition, and what actually mattered once it reached the battlefield.
The M1 Garand didn’t just magically appear in 1936. For decades, dozens of teams and individual designers labored over competing ideas vying to become the battle rifle of the future.
In this M1 deep dive, we're looking at why the U.S. Army pursued a semi-automatic rifle when it did, how the Garand beat out its competition, and what actually mattered once it reached the battlefield.
![The Best Handguns for New Shooters [2020 Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Divg2ZFYf8E/mqdefault.jpg "The Best Handguns for New Shooters [2020 Update]
Im new to shooting, what pistol should I get? The honest answer is I dont know! Just because youre a beginner doesnt mean you will have much else in common with other new shooters. There are a lot of guns that could potentially work depending on your specific situation. But there are some handguns that tend to be a good starting off point for *most* people, so were starting with those. In this updated version of our handgun recommendations for new shooters, Ive gone into more depth about the why behind each selection, so you can decide whether it might be a good choice for you.
Resources referenced:
Concealed Carry Class: The ABCs of Self-Defense Tools and Tactics
How to Use a Semi-Automatic Pistol Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjNRPtDJK3c
How to Use a Semi-Automatic Pistol Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKSsUwyZE98
How to Use a Revolver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdpNadhNJIg
Dont Glock Yourself: The Striker Control Device: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz7xYMChXjo
Is the Glock 48 the New Do Everything Glock?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvODnCPs6fM
Smith & Wesson Shield EZ 380 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TclKpSgcjMk")
