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Category: Rifle/Long Guns
The H&K MP5: History, Variants, and Performance
Heckler & Koch Official Website – www.hk-usa.comIan McCollum, Forgotten Weapons – Technical Analysis on MP5Larry Vickers, Vickers Tactical – MP5 Field ReviewsDiscussions on HK weapons can be found here:HK Pro ForumsIf you know of any forums or sites that should be referenced on this listing, please let us know here.
Billy Dixon's Shot at Adobe Walls: Guns of the Battle
Dixon's shot at Adobe Walls remains a touchstone in American firearms culture for several reasons. It demonstrated the extreme range capability of large-caliber black-powder cartridges -- a fact that modern long-range shooters can verify with reproduction rifles. It illustrated the decisive role that individual marksmanship could play in frontier combat. And it cemented the Sharps...
The M240 Machine Gun: History and Tactical Role
The M240 machine gun is a reflects ingenuity, durability, and firepower, making it one of the most respected and widely used machine guns in modern military history.With unparalleled reliability and combat performance, it remains an essential asset for infantry, vehicle-mounted, and aerial support roles. As military technology evolves, the it’s continued modernization efforts, including the...