The Remington 700 is the best-selling bolt-action rifle in history. From its 1962 debut to military sniper duty, explore how five million were made.
Bear Creek Arsenal BC-9 Bufferless: The Compact 9mm AR That Deletes the Buffer Tube
The Bear Creek Arsenal BC-9 bufferless pistol removes the buffer tube entirely, putting the recoil spring inside the bolt carrier group. The result: a folding, genuinely compact 9mm AR that fires from the folded position, takes Glock magazines, and costs under $600. A hands-on review from an owner who runs it alongside a CMMG Banshee, Stribog A3, and more.
The Volcanic Pistol: How a Gun That Couldn’t Kill a Rabbit Created Winchester and Smith & Wesson
Two of the most iconic names in American firearms — Winchester and Smith & Wesson — share a single origin: the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company. The full story of the Volcanic pistol, the Rocket Ball ammunition, and how one bankrupt company spawned two firearms empires.
The Reichsrevolver: Germany’s First Standard Military Sidearm
When the German Empire unified in 1871, it inherited a logistical headache that would have made any quartermaster reach for a bottle of schnapps. Prussian officers carried one sidearm, Bavarians another, Saxons something else entirely. The Franco-Prussian War had exposed the absurdity of fielding an army where even the revolvers spoke different dialects. The solution…
PSA JAKL Review: The Long-Stroke Piston AR That Showed Me a Whole New Side to Palmetto: Innovation
When Palmetto State Armory announced they were building their own long-stroke piston AR from scratch, I rolled my eyes. PSA makes solid budget ARs. Great value. But designing an entirely new operating system? In-house? That felt like a reach. Then I actually shot one. The PSA JAKL isn’t just another piston AR bolted onto a…
The Mauser C96 Broomhandle: The Pistol That Won Wars
The Mauser C96 Broomhandle served in conflicts across six continents. Explore the history of the pistol that defined early semi-auto design.
The Browning Hi-Power: It Armed Both Sides of WWII
The Browning Hi-Power armed over 90 countries and both sides of WWII. Explore the full history of John Browning’s final masterpiece.
Judge Roy Bean: The Law West of the Pecos
Judge Roy Bean held court in a saloon, kept a pet bear, and dispensed frontier justice his own way. The real story behind the West Texas legend.
Montrose March 14 Live Firearms Auction Preview
Montrose March 14 Auction Highlights600+ lots of sporting, classic and collectible firearms built by the world’s finest gunmakers — from premium-level vintage pieces for collection and display to precision-made hunting guns for practical use. Links to bidding are included in each description below!The Montrose Firearms AuctionGREENSBORO, Ga. – Spring is for sportsmen, and while parts…
The Lincoln County War: Blood, Power, and Guns
The Lincoln County War (1878-1881) was a bloody power struggle in New Mexico Territory involving Billy the Kid, the Regulators, and The House. Here is the full story of the conflict and the Colt, Winchester, Springfield, and Sharps firearms that shaped every gunfight.