On December 23, 1833, Charles Richards was born in Brooklyn, New York. He had spent 22 years – fully one-quarter of his life – working for Colt’s.
Firearm News
This Day in History: Georg Luger Dies
On December 22, 1923, Georg Luger passed away in Berlin at the age of 74. He forever linked his name to an iconic gun and an unfailing caliber.
Krebs Custom 9×39 AK – The Bigger, Badder Subsonic Round
Krebs Custom has brought the Russian, subsonic 9×39 round to the states; and has done it in a big way, but in a small package.
The Police Gun of the Future – in 1993
Like most inventors, John and Murray were convinced that their design was going to change the world of law enforcement. This new gun would “save lives, prevent lawsuits, and help prevent riots.”
SIG SAUER Introduces the CROSS Precision Bolt-Action Rifle
SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the CROSS Rifle.
SIG SAUER Releases Authentic M17 Military Surplus Handguns Commercially
SIG SAUER, Inc. is honored to bring authentic, M17 Military Surplus handguns to the commercial market.
TALO Exclusive – Walther Q4 Tac Pro in Coyote Tan Now Shipping!
Adaptable. Efficient. The perfect integration of both professional and tactical dynamics now available in Coyote Tan.
Christensen Arms Intros New Mesa Titanium Edition & Ridgeline Titanium Edition Rifles
Christensen Arms has announced new Titanium Editions of their Mesa and their Ridgeline rifles built to be the most affordable precision titanium action rifles on the market.
CVA’s Paramount Bolt Action Muzzleloader Rifle ~ VIDEO
The CVA Paramount Muzzleloader Rifle is a game-changer for muzzleloaders. It extends your effective rifle range out to almost 400 yards.
SIG SAUER Introduces New SIG AIR ProForce MCX Virtus Airsoft Rifle
SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce the new SIG AIR ProForce MCX Virtus airsoft rifle.
Thoughts on the Taurus TX22 vs. the New Glock 44 Pistol
Some thoughts on the excellent Taurus TX22 and its new competitor, the Glock 44 in .22 Long Rifle. Both are going to be very popular pistols.
Springfield Hellcat 9mm Pistol Tabletop and Range Video Review
Springfield Armory knew that with the Hellcat release they’d need to bring its A game and it appears they did.
Honor Defense announce “Hero Holiday” program for LEO, Military, and First Responder
Honor Defense is pleased to announce a 15% discount for Active-duty Military, Retired Military, Veterans, Law Enforcement & First Responders.
This Day in History: Gun Maker Leech & Rigdon Dissolve ~ VIDEO
On December 13, 1863, Thomas Leech & Charles Rigdon formally dissolved their partnership, ending “Leech & Rigdon,” which was the second-largest revolver manufacturer for the Confederacy.
Accessorizing an AR15 – CMC trigger, Sly Tactical Sling and ATI Schmeisser Magazine
Mike decided to accessorize his Palmetto State Armory AR-15 with a CMC Curved trigger and a Schmeisser magazine, as well as a Sly Tactical two-point sling.
Smith & Wesson Announce New Shield 9mm EZ
Simply put, Smith and Wesson took the popular Shield .380 EZ and kept it’s most successful features while bumping up the caliber to 9mm.
Palmetto State Armory Gen III PA-10 Rifle | Quick Hit
PSA has taken things up a notch with their Gen 3 version of the Palmetto State Armory Gen III PA-10 Rifle rifle. Right out of the box, the fit and finish looked great.
GLOCK 44 Chambered in .22 LR; GLOCK Debuts a New Caliber Pistol #plink44
GLOCK, Inc., a global leader in firearms manufacturing and innovation, invites you to start the .22 Long Rifle (LR) caliber journey with the introduction of the new GLOCK 44 .22 LR Pistol.
Soldier of Fortune Magazine’s Robert K. Brown’s Firearms at Auction
Robert K. Brown has been praised and damned in equal parts by those dumbstruck that such a person actually exists in today’s world. Now 87, Brown has elected to part with many of his special firearms.
November 2019 sets New Record for NICS Background Checks
The National Instant background Check System, or NICS, set a record for November background checks in 2019. It appears 2019 will set a new annual record for NICS checks.
Lead Star Arms Barrage AK-47 7.62X39MM Pistol – Review
Lead Star Arms has taken Palmetto’s AKP and given it just about every upgrade the platform could manage. The end result is the Lead Star Arms Barrage.
SIG SAUER Receives 2019 Ballistic Best Award for Most Diverse Manufacturer
SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the receipt of a 2019 Ballistic Best Editors’ Select Award for “Most Diverse Manufacturer.”
Testing out the new XTech Tactical Smart Laser – Review
Over the last two years, XTech Tactical developed an industry-first sensor-activated smart laser light combo for full-size pistols.
SIG SAUER Introduces Commercial Variant of U.S. Military M18 with the P320-M18
SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the P320-M18, the commercial variant of the U.S. Military Modular Handgun System (MHS) M18.
Introducing the New Savage Arms Minimalist Rimfire Rifles
Savage Arms is pleased to introduce Minimalist, a distinctly different take on the classic rimfire design.
Best AR-15 Upper 2019: Brownells BRN-180 & BRN-180S
The BRN-180 relies on a different operating system with a design that reaches back to the original improvements made to the M16 platform.
Battle Arms Development New 9mm XYPHOS Series Firearms
The new BATTLEARMS XYPHOS series of firearms are designed from the ground up and purpose-built as the next generation AR.
Firearms Serialization And Bureaucratic Momentum
Some say firearms serial numbers are just another invasive tool of the government to keep track of your guns. What do you think?
Bullpup Rifles, A Long Strange Trip It’s Been ~ VIDEO
The term Bullpup was first used to describe embellished target pistols, so I’m not sure how, nor when, it first came to describe this particular design for rifles.
This Day in History: Oliver Winchester is Born
On November 30, 1810, Oliver Fisher Winchester was born in Boston, Massachusetts.