The NFA suppressor tax is gone. As of January 1, 2026, the $200 federal tax stamp on suppressors is history — zero dollars. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, eliminated the $200 making and transfer tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and AOWs (Any...
Suppressors vs Solvent Traps: Worth the Jailtime?
In the debate over suppressors vs solvent traps, the answer is now clearer than ever. The $200 NFA tax stamp on suppressors is gone. As of January 1, 2026, it costs you exactly zero dollars in federal tax to buy a legal suppressor. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminated the excise tax on suppressors,...
Drulov Model 70 .22 Target Pistol
The Drulov Model 70 stands as a clear expression of free pistol design stripped to its essentials. It demonstrates that elite-level accuracy can be achieved through conservative engineering and careful manufacture rather than complexity or luxury.Its enduring reputation rests on quiet competence. As a training arm, a competition pistol, and a historical artifact of Cold...
Ruger New Blackhawk in .41 Remington Magnum
The 4.62 inch .41 Magnum Blackhawk represents one of the best power to weight ratios in the revolver world. It remains for its balance on the belt, its strength under pressure, and its ability to transform the potential of the .41 Magnum into real world performance.Its significance lies in several factors.It is strong enough to...
The Stevens Visible Loader .22 Rifle
The Stevens Visible Loader occupies a unique place in American firearms history. It represents a period when manufacturers were willing to gamble on mechanical originality, even in a mature market. It reflects the influence of shooting galleries, the popularity of pump action rifles, and a belief that showing how a rifle worked could be a...
Morphy's Dec. 2025 Firearms & Militaria Auction Preview
Featured: Fabulous pair of Rizzini R1 .410 & 28-gauge side-by-side shotguns, Pedretti-engraved Purdey over-under ejector game gun, German Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 and Rheinmetal MG42/59 machine guns DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s will make the holidays merry and bright for many firearms collectors who take part in their December 16-18 auction. The 1,343-lot selection includes expertly-vetted...
Ruger Bearcat: Guide to the Classic .22 Revolver
The Ruger Bearcat is one of those little revolvers that looks almost too pretty to be useful until it starts punching tidy clusters in the target and riding unnoticed on a belt all afternoon. Small, light, and elegant, it has been a favorite trail gun and plinker for generations. To understand why such a tiny...
Taylor & Company’s TC73 9mm 1873 lever gun
The Taylor & Company TC73 9mm 1873 rifle is not just a curiosity, although it is certainly eye catching. It represents a serious effort to merge the charm and heritage of the 1873 pattern with the logistical realities of the 21st century.It keeps the look and feel of a classic Winchester style lever rifle.It chambers...
Montrose Firearms Auction, December 13, 2025
657-lot selection enriched by estate collections of Mike Stewart (Rugers) and Tony Rodriguez(military arms & artifacts) plus a 19-pc. Luger collection, high-grade Brownings and fineshotguns. Links to bidding are included in each description below! GREENSBORO, Ga. – On Saturday, December 13, Montrose Auction in Central Georgia will present a fully-curated 657-lot live gallery sale led...
Annie Oakley: The Untamed Legend of American Marksmanship
Annie Oakley remains one of the most iconic figures in American history. She was more than a sharpshooter; she was a cultural phenomenon who redefined what a woman could accomplish in a world dominated by men. Her unparalleled skill with firearms, her pioneering spirit, and her grace under pressure transformed her into a symbol of...