Vietnam’s Best Spec Ops Weapon? The Stoner 63

The names of firearms designers such as John Moses Browning, Mikhail Kalashnikov and Eugene Morrison Stoner are synonymous with iconic firearms. Stoner was a prolific firearms designer who was responsible for the AR-7 U.S. Air Force survival rifle, the AR-10 rifle, the SR-25, and, of course, the ...

By Friedrich Seiltgen •

Modern Take on the Self-Defense 1911 Pistol

Editor’s Note: In today’s article, Ramon Ramirez takes a look at the Springfield Armory 1911 Emissary 4.25″ AOS pistol chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge as a modern self-defense handgun. The firearm was provided to the author by the company for this article. I didn�...

By Ramon Ramirez •

Late War Assessment of the Sherman Tank

Since World War II, arguments have raged over the abilities of German tanks compared to those of the Western Allies. AFV enthusiasts and armchair generals have debated the merits of the thick armor protection and big gun armament of German armored vehicles versus the less protected and under-gunn...

By Tom Laemlein •

Lee-Metford Rifle: The .303 Before the Lee-Enfield

The Lee-Metford’s service life was comparatively brief, but its fast bolt action, detachable magazine, and .303 British chambering established the foundation for the Lee-Enfield rifle family.

By Amelia Hamilton •

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 •

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 •

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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