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McMillan's M40A1 Commemorative Marine Corps Sniper Rifle
McMillan USA is producing 20 exact replica, limited-edition M40A1 sniper rifles honoring the legacy of one of the military's most transformative long-range rifles.
Custom 1911s for a New Century: Cylinder & Slide (Bill Laughridge)
Bill Laughridge is Cylinder & Slide, and he’s been in the custom 1911 business for a long time - for good reason! A Bill Laughridge 1911 custom pistol is a piece of art.
A Primer On Buying Used Handguns
There is nothing wrong with buying a used handgun. Assuming, of course, that there is nothing wrong with the used gun you are buying. But how to tell?
Shoot Multiple Ammo Gauges With One Shotgun
GaugeMate Gold adapters allow you to change your shotgun caliber on the fly.
In the Mood … Thanks to the 1911
Have you ever heard a song that triggers a sudden and unexpected rush of emotions or memories from the past? If you have, then you can understand my affection for the 1911.
Shooting the Widowmaker: the Winchester Model 1911
Probably the least-collected pre-'64 Winchester shotgun is the Model 1911 Self Loader, also known affectionately as the Widowmaker.
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What's New in Handloading
Whether you handload to save money, improve accuracy or just have a hobby you have lots of options.
Collectible Guns: Check Your Closets!
You never know what kind of interesting and valuable collectible guns are lurking in your closet or in some old trunk in the attic. Sometimes it pays to dust off these oddballs and list them for sale in an online gun auction.
From One Snubbie Fan to Another
I've always been a big fan of short-barreled revolvers. In fact, I think the original S&W M36 Chief's Special is one of the greatest...
Nobody Ever Called Them Pretty
It's hard to imagine an uglier piece of metal and wood than some of the contraptions churned out by H&R. As far as ugly ducklings go, H&R handguns might take the cake.
Thoughts on the 1911
As we all know, 2011 is the centennial of the most popular handgun in the world, the Model 1911. Just this last weekend, though, as I was shooting my Taurus PT1911 in .38 Super, the question occurred to me: just what makes a 1911 a 1911?
Custom 1911s For a New Century: CT Brian
Here's a look at the custom 1911s of Tim Brian. The best way to describe a CT Brian gun is "radical traditional."
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