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The Rise And Fall Of The Swiss K31

A look back at the Swiss K31, probably the best service rifle ever made that never saw wide-scale combat use.
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She’s Still Garand: Life And Times Of The Mighty M1

A look back at the venerable M1 Garand, America's storied and stalwart service rifle.
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Fulton Armory Announces The M14 Black Hawk DMR

Fulton Armory has recently announced the Black Hawk DMR, a custom M14 inspired by the weapon used by Randy Shughart in Mogadishu.
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Soviet Gun, NATO Ammo: The 5.56 AK Buyer’s Guide

If you’re interested in owning a Kalashnikov but would prefer it chambered for something a bit more Western, here are the best 5.56 AK rifles you can buy.
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Modernizing The Makarov

The Makarov is a classic carry pistol, but there are a few things you can do to help bring it into the 21st century.
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.277 Fury: The Army’s Newest Cartridge’s Background And Ballistics

A closer look at the development, adoption and ballistics of .277 Fury, the U.S. Army’s newest cartridge.
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The AK Red Dot Mount Buyer’s Guide

If you’re looking to add a 21st-century optic to your Kalashnikov, here are the best AK red dot mounts to do it with.
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5 Best AR-10 Options You Can Actually Afford (2023)

The AR-10 is many things, cheap isn't usually one of them. But we dig up the best AR-10 choices that won't put you in the poorhouse.
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SHOT Show 2023 Day 2: Zastava M70 ZPAP Underfolder

Zastava USA had a genuine underfolder variant of the ZPAP M70 on its wall this year at SHOT Show 2023, and it’s sure to please a lot of AK enthusiasts who’ve been requesting the import for some time.
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Romanian WASR 3 5.56 AK Rifles Available Again

After a several-year gap, Century Arms has just resumed importation of the Cugir WASR 3 5.56x45mm AK from Romania.
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Brownells Releases BRN-4 Piston Upper Receiver Kits

Brownells has just released the BRN-4 Piston Upper Receiver Kit, providing builders with a more affordable path to an H&K 416 clone.  
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First Look: PSA “Spiker” Rifle Type 56 Clone

Palmetto State Armory has finally launched the AK-47 “Spiker” Rifle, a clone of the iconic Chinese Type 56 Kalashnikov variant.
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Retro Builders Rejoice: H&R AR Parts Go Live

Retro AR parts now are back on the market as H&R begins shipping lower receivers.
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First Look: Zastava M77 .308 AK

Not imported for over seven years, the Zastava M77 .308 AK is now back in the USA and will be available soon.
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Top 11 Most American Guns Of All Time

Here are the top 10 American guns that changed design and world history.
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Best Mosin-Nagant Scope Mount Options (2022)

If you're looking to add an optic to your ol' Russian warhorse, you need to consider these Mosin-Nagant Scope Mount Options.

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