How the 1911 Evolved Into the 2011, and Took Over the Handgun Market

John Browning’s 1911 served the U.S. military for 75 years and became one of America’s most respected handguns. More than a century later, its trigger, ergonomics, and proven operating system live on in the modern double-stack 2011. Here is how a military sidearm evolved into one of today’s...

By Ryan Hodges •

How My EDC Evolved as a Parent

Before I had kids, my every day carry (EDC) setup was rather minimal. My pockets held my daily-use tools (such as a knife, flashlight, wallet and phone), while my waistband held my pistol. If something didn’t see frequent use, it didn’t make the cut. At that point, my EDC was built entirely a...

By Ryan Domke •

Federal Judge Blocks ATF Enforcement of NFA Registry After Tax Drops to $0

A federal judge has entered a permanent injunction barring ATF from enforcing major National Firearms Act registration and approval requirements against a broad coalition of plaintiffs. Judge James Wesley Hendrix ruled that the government could not preserve the NFA’s regulatory machinery after ...

By John Crump •

Turret to Trenches: The M240 Machine Gun

Some 650 to 950 rounds per minute. That is the exact mathematical formula required to turn an enemy formation’s fighting spirit into a desperate desire to simply survive. The United States military has spent decades crafting and perfecting this formula and has ensured its fighting men and women...

By Mason Berryman •

Obscure Object of Desire – H&R 922

The H&R Model 922 won't win any beauty contests, but this old nine-shot .22 revolver proves a working gun doesn't have to be pretty. The post Obscure Object of Desire – H&R 922 appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Travis Pike •

Fudd Friday: Five Handguns For Big Game Hunting

You don’t hear a lot about handgun hunting these days, and I don’t know why. Maybe it’s the rise of the autoloader—I’d argue there was more interest in handgun hunting when six-guns were the norm. Or maybe it’s just because hunters interested in the up-close-an...

By Zac K •

POTD: The SWD M11/Nine – The Everyman’s Machine Gun, in a Briefcase

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a true piece of Cold War Americana, packaged for a spy movie. This is an SWD M11/Nine, a 9mm submachine gun, and it comes tucked into a working “briefcase gun” rig. The lineage runs back to Gordon Ingram and the famous MAC-10 of ...

By Sam.S •
« Newer Posts Older Posts »