Primary Weapons Systems MK1 MOD 2
Dressing to blend into an urban environment is not that hard. It just takes some thought. Coveralls, overalls…
Budget-Minded Marksman: Mossberg MVP-LC Rifle
True precision shooting is both a science and an art. For those who were not formally trained in this discipline, the prospect can be intimidating. There are complex mathematical formulas for everything from bullet drop to mil-ranging and the Coriolis Effect.
Tactical Force Multiplier: Christensen Arms TFM Rifle
Various models of Christensen weapons have been brought forward since Dr. Roland Christensen saw a way to apply his career experience to his passion for firearms. His doctorate in mechanical engineering led the way to his understanding of how to apply carbon fiber to the benefit of shooters.
Updating the Modern Rifle: CZ-USA 805 Bren S1 Carbine
Finally arriving on dealer shelves in quantity is the CZ-USA 805 Bren S1 (CZ 805) rifle. Numerous appearances at trade shows of the CZ 805, adopted by the Czech Army in 2010 after an extensive evaluation, had consumers obsessing over when the CZ-USA subsidiary would finally introduce it.
Diamond Anniversary: Inland Manufacturing M1 Carbine
The U.S. Carbine, Caliber .30 M1—usually referred to as the M1 Carbine or simply .30 Carbine—was adopted by the United States in September 1941. Recognizing the 75th anniversary, Inland Manufacturing is offering several versions of this iconic firearm.
EAG Basic Carbine Course
Call me an overachiever. I celebrated National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day by taking four daughters…
From Sea to Shining Sea: Bravo Company Mfg Recce-14 KMR-LW
Manufacturers of America’s Rifle—the AR-15—continue to proliferate, literally running the gamut from A to Z. Some of these rifles are quality through and through. Some would better be used as a boat anchor while fishing for lake trout. The majority probably fall somewhere in the middle.
Switch Hitter: Beretta ARX
As someone who carried government issued and personally owned Colt and Ruger 5.56mm NATO caliber carbines during my law enforcement career, I was interested in evaluating a Beretta ARX 5.56 NATO carbine to determine how this rifle performed compared to more popular designs. Here are the results of the ARX field test that began in 2014 and ended in 2015.
Signature AK with Custom-Shop Flair: Rifle Dynamics RD501 5.45 AK
If you thought nothing more could be written about the AK, this article may force re-evaluation of that opinion. The true hallmark of the AK series of rifles gaining acceptance in the U.S. has been the rise of businesses catering to its clientele. Rifle Dynamics, well respected in the AK realm, is again leading the way.
Small Arms at a Crossroads: Origins and the ArmaLite AR-180
Starting in the 1950s, Eugene Stoner began unconventionally applying modern manufacturing techniques adapted from the aerospace industry. In so doing, he shaped the complexion of the world’s small arms even into the Information Age.