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A Look at the Springfield 1911 Lightweight Operator .45 ACP
Previously, we reviewed the Springfield Armory Loaded Operator. The Loaded Operator is a full-size, Government Model, steel-frame handgun with a…Read More >
Firearms
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A Look at the Springfield 1911 Loaded Operator .45 ACP
In my opinion, the most solidly built, reliable, and useful of all personal defense handgun designs is the 1911—given a…Read More >
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Review: The New, Less-Expensive Ruger 10/22
Ruger has offered good-quality firearms to working people for more than 70 years. The Ruger 10/22 is among the most…Read More >
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Ranking the Weapons of The Walking Dead
Over a lengthy run of nine-plus seasons of walker-splattering action, horror and drama, The Walking Dead has featured many iconic…Read More >
Firearms
Sweet 16: The Unappreciated 16-Gauge Shotgun
The .662 inch 16-gauge shotgun is among the most underappreciated gauges. As a young shooter, I was impressed that my…Read More >
Firearms
The Unorthodox Trio: CMMG Rifles in 9mm, 6.5mm Grendel and .458 SOCOM
CMMG has long been an innovator, and the current lineup of AR-pattern rifles keeps with this tradition. Each one of…Read More >
AR-15s
History of the Colt AR-15 Rifle
Many of the great firearms in history underwent a protracted development period. Most were slow to gain acceptance. The Beretta…Read More >
Firearms
Review: IWI Masada 9mm Pistol
Among the more interesting handguns I have reviewed in the previous few years is the IWI Masada. A production of…Read More >
Firearms
A History and Evaluation of the M14 and M1A – Part 2
We recently covered the first part of the M14 rifle’s history in part one of this blog series. Today, we’ll…Read More >
Firearms
A History and Evaluation of the M14 and M1A – Part 1
The story of the M14 rifle really began during World War I. Perhaps earlier, but this is a good starting…Read More >