POTD: The Colt 1878 Sheriff’s Model – No Ejector Needed

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have Colt’s big bore double action in its handiest form, built in 1882 and chambered in 44-40. The Model 1878 was Colt’s answer to a market that wanted a double action revolver in a serious caliber. It sold in decent numbers and it w...

By Sam.S •

5.11 Partners with National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to Support #ForThe343

Brand Joins Nationwide Movement Honoring the 343 New York City Fire Department Firefighters Lost on September 11, 2001COSTA MESA, Calif. (September 9, 2026) – 5.11®, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear, today announced its partnership with the National Fallen Firef...

By Eric G •

Fascinating Failure: The .45 Winchester Magnum

Though it’s been about a century and a quarter since John Browning first graced us with the .45 ACP, it’s not tremendously difficult to see why it’s still with us. While some gravitate to the cartridge due to nostalgia or a connection with America’s military past, just as many people reco...

By Clayton Walker •

Whitetail Numbers: How Many Deer Roam North America

Roughly 30 to 35 million white-tailed deer live on the North American landscape today. That figure comes from the National Deer Association, which surveyed state and provincial wildlife agencies across the continent to build its estimate, and it lines up with independent research putting the curr...

By James Chen •

The Duckling on the Water: Oliver Ngy’s Bass Story

Oliver Ngy does not fish the way most anglers do, and that is the point. At 41, the California native has built a name as a big-bass specialist by refusing to run anyone else’s program. Toss him into unfamiliar water and he’ll tie on something twice the size of what’s working �...

By James Chen •

US Air Force Seeks Ground-Based, Medium-Caliber Gun Weapon System To Protect Assets

In a Request For Information issued to industry earlier this week, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), C3BM Directorate, Wright Patterson Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio is conducting market research seeking vendor interest for a Ground-Based, Medium-Caliber Gun Weapon System. This...

By Eric G •

Russian 6mm Program: The Search for a New Ballistic Solution

Kalashnikov Concern and Tula Cartridge Plant (TPZ) continue work on a new assault rifle cartridge. This has sparked new public interest after the publication of a Russian patent RU 2809501 C1. The Tula Cartridge Plant developed the new assault rifle ammunition in collaboration with the Kalashniko...

By Lynndon Schooler •

Five Nomad Suppressors Cover .22 Through .30 Caliber Rifles

Dead Air Silencers offers five models within its Nomad series, a premium range of models each intended for use on centerfire rifle platforms chambered in .22 through .30 caliber. The lineup includes the previously released Nomad 30, Nomad L, Nomad LTi XC, and Nomad Ti XC, along with the newly int...

By Eric B •

Why Consistent Ammo is Accurate Ammo

Picture this: you drive out to the range with a rifle you know is zeroed. You spent good money on a scope, so you have a crystal-clear, parallax-free view of your target. You get your rifle set up on a good rest, chamber a round, and pull the trigger to the rear. You are rewarded Read More The po...

By Clayton Walker •
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