Review: Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec .45

I recently had the chance to test the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec pistol in .45 ACP, positioned in the manufacturer’s line as a very reasonably priced basic service pistol — yet one that still features a rugged forged frame and slide. Except for its taller sights, it shares the silhouette of ...

By Massad Ayoob

Tactical Upgrade: Benelli M4 EXT Review

We shoot this new addition to the M4 family against a vintage M1 Super 90 The post Tactical Upgrade: Benelli M4 EXT Review appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By John B. Snow

BREAKING: ATF’s Landmark 34 Rule Package

We got our hands on 20 of the draft versions of the rules scheduled to be published tomorrow and have already included their summaries under the relevant rules below. The rules have not yet been published for comment so the details of each rule are unclear.

By Jacob Paulsen

NRA Reform Gains Steam, But the Fight to Restore Trust Continues

The NRA’s 155th Annual Meeting in Houston showed real signs of progress, with strong attendance, leadership continuity, and Board action on governance reforms. But rebuilding member trust will take more than one good weekend.

By Jeff Knox

Story of the .308 Win.

Another step, and two deer scooted from a foggy clearing. But their dash into the alders suggested they’d not go far. Circling downwind, I drifted onto a deer trail, pausing at each step, glassing not yards ahead but feet. Then: a glint from the shadows. Stay still! Presently, beside ...

By Wayne van Zwoll

Colt Optics Unveils Scope Lineup

We recently covered the Canadian military's adoption of a new carbine, the CMAR . That announcement was shortly followed by word that a Colt scope would round out the package: the CMAR 1-6 . Colt's new line of civilian optics  has now been released, so we can take a look at what th...

By Daniel Y

POTD: Remington Model 1861 Navy – 6,000 Made for Civil War Service

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Remington Model 1861 Navy percussion revolver manufactured circa 1862, one of about 6,000 produced. Traces of a cartouche remain on the left grip panel, indicating military acceptance. The Model 1861 was Remington’s .36 caliber Navy-si...

By Sam.S
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