Few innovations in firearms history have had as profound an impact as the repeating rifle. Transforming the landscape of warfare, hunting, and personal defense, these firearms allowed multiple shots to be fired before requiring a full reload, breaking the centuries-old limitation of single-shot muskets and early rifles. By increasing firepower and reducing reload time, repeating...
Deringer: A Historic Journey Through American Firearm Innovation
Henry Deringer Jr. was a pioneering American gunsmith whose name became synonymous with a class of pocket-sized firearms that revolutionized personal defense. Although he never established a formal company under his name, his compact, single-shot percussion pistols became legendary, shaping the development of concealed carry weapons in the 19th century. This article explores the life...
The Ultimate Guide to Bullet Shapes: Understanding Performance, Application, and Ballistics
The shape of a bullet plays a critical role in its flight characteristics, penetration, expansion, and overall effectiveness in different applications. Whether used for hunting, self-defense, competitive shooting, or military operations, bullet design is a delicate balance of aerodynamics, material science, and terminal ballistics. Choosing the correct bullet for the intended purpose can significantly impact...
The Stevens Favorite 1894 Rifle: A Complete History and Review of an American Classic
The Stevens Favorite 1894 rifle stands as one of the most iconic, reliable, and historically significant single-shot rimfire rifles ever produced in the United States. Manufactured by J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company, this rifle became a staple for young shooters, hunters, and marksmen in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With a lightweight...