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.
The .257 Roberts: The Quarter-Bore That Deserved Better
Modern Status and AvailabilityThe .257 Roberts hasn’t completely disappeared, but it’s not thriving either. As of this writing, factory ammunition is available from a handful of manufacturers — Hornady, Nosler, Remington, and Winchester have produced runs in recent years, though it’s not always sitting on the shelf at your local sporting goods store. You may…
The Lamson, Goodnow & Yale Special Model 1861
I was in a gunshop recently and spotted a rifle-musket in a display case right at the front of the store. The owner encouraged me take it out and look it over. It is a Lamson, Goodnow & Yale Special Model 1861, lock dated 1864, .58 caliber, 40-inch barrel. About nine and a half pounds….
CCW Training Essentials: 7 Skills Every Carrier Needs
Quality CCW training is the single most important investment a concealed carrier can make. Getting your concealed carry permit is not the finish line. It is the starting line. Quality concealed carry training goes far beyond fulfilling a permit requirement — it builds the skills that matter when seconds count.