The M1 Carbine, a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle, was developed during World War II in response to the United States Army's need for a compact firearm for crewmen who didn't primarily serve as frontline infantry. Its development story is an impressive feat of engineering and cooperation among numerous manufacturers. Before the advent of the M1 Carbine,...
Category: Rifle/Long Guns
The M-14 Rifle: The weapon that bridged the gap
The M-14 battle rifle has a storied history within the armaments world. A successor to the M1 Garand, the M-14's development was a significant episode in the advancement of military-grade weaponry. Its manufacture involved several prominent firms, and the rifle itself was used by various military organizations, notably the United States military. To properly understand...
The M4 Carbine Rifle: Modern Battle Carbine
The M4 Carbine Rifle, an offshoot of the Colt M16A2, has been a cornerstone of the U.S. military arsenal since its first production in the early 1990s. It is a shorter and lighter variant of the M16A2 assault rifle, which itself was a product of decades of military firearm development. This compact and versatile firearm...
Lever Guns: #1 Pride of the Old West and New Again!
Well, I'll be! Lately, I've seen a mighty uptick in the interest folks are seeing in lever guns of late. Now, these aren't some newfangled contraptions, no sir. They've been part of our story since the days when the West was still wild, since the days of saddlebags and Stetsons, but they're making quite a...