Casting bullets is economical and fun. Aside from the dangers of working with molten metal that also happens to be quite poisonous, when proper precautions are taken it's satisfying, fun, effective and inexpensive. Sizing can also improve accuracy of cast bullets. Both by increasing uniformity and improving starting pressures in the chamber. Sizing dies can...
The Venerable .32 Winchester Special Cartridge
The .32 Winchester Special (also known as .32 WS or simply the .32 Winchester) is an important chapter in the annals of American firearm history. Introduced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1901, this cartridge found favor with hunters and farmers due to its medium-powered, yet effective performance. The Winchester Repeating Arms Company, a...
The Evans Repeating Rifle: Serious Strange
In the kaleidoscope of American firearm history, the Evans Repeating Rifle holds a distinct and unusual place. This extraordinary piece of weaponry, born from the mind of Warren R. Evans, a dentist from Thomaston, Maine, stands apart as one of the most singular rifles ever produced on American soil. Guided by the ethos of innovation...
The M1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun: Development, Manufacture, and Use
The Thompson Submachine Gun, commonly known as the 'Tommy Gun,' is an iconic piece of American firearm history. Named after its inventor, John T. Thompson, it became an emblem of the roaring twenties gangster era and World War II. The Thompson Submachine Gun had several variations, with the M1928A1 being a noteworthy model due to...