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KelTec SU16 Semi-Auto Rifle — The Loophole to AR-15 Gun Grabbers
Semi-automatic rifle and .223 Remington don’t always mean AR-15. The Ruger Ranch rifle, some AKs, and a few KelTec rifles…Read More >
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Semiautomatic rifles—traditional and tactical
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Review: Galil ACE GAR1651.308 7.61×51 Rifle
For those not familiar with the original Galil line, it was developed in the 1960s and has continued refinement to current times. The rifle and has been tuned and tweaked over the years by IWI into what many say is the pinnacle of AK perfection. All the features and accuracy of military M16/AR platforms, but with AK reliability and power—indeed the perfect AK. Read the full review.
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Loaded Precision Adjustable M1A, the Civilian-legal Semiautomatic Rifle
The Loaded M1A sports the appearance and tradition of the Standard M1A, but adds the performance upgrades that makes it a star at the range. Read this article learn about this 2015 offering from Springfield Armory.
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Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16
If your mission requirements call for a compact tactical rifle, but won’t let you sacrifice power, check out Springfield Armory’s SOCOM 16.
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GSG Sturmgewehr 44 in .22LR: World War Classic Reborn as Fun Plinker
Grab this rifle and a surplus uniform, and you too can pretend to be a dashing Fatherland Security enforcer or an Eastern front Army hero. If playing a 1940s German is not to your taste, there’s always the option of playing the other side. Read this update on the prototype of STG-44 rifle in .22LR.
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The Auto-Ordnance Thompson Carbine — Americana at its Finest
The Thompson submachine gun works as a home defense tool or for police agencies who need a pistol caliber carbine. With a long history of being carried by the military, both American and European, in many wars, the Thompson SMG has definitely earned it’s place as a part of Americana and a powerful weapon. Read the post to learn more about it’s history and the current model.
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The AK-74 5.45×39 Rifle
The AK-74 shares many similarities with its parent, the AK-47. Not wanting to do away with the incredibly reliable AK platform, the Soviets rechambered the barrel in 5.45, and left the cartridge length the same at 39mm so that the action could stay largely unchanged. Both rifles use the same gas piston system, as well as the same rotating bolt locking mechanism. The bolt system runs on identical rails as the AKM/AK-47, but the bolt itself is slightly smaller to accommodate the smaller cartridge. It is also lighter, making it more efficient and further reducing recoil. The AK-74 also features a larger and stronger extractor than the AKM extractor, which was prone to failure.