On April 24, 1933, a legend was born when Grumman test pilot Paul Hovgard flew the prototype Grumman J2F “Duck,” designated XJF-1, on its first flight, taking off from the factory’s grass strip at Farmingdale, New York. The flight marked the debut of one of the most versatile amphibious...
The AK-47 did not become one of the most recognizable rifles in history by accident. Its practical design, reliability, and ease of production helped reshape warfare and keep it relevant decades later.
Black Gold Premium Accessories has announced the introduction of their new MODD Sight for unmatched customization for hunters. The ethos of the MODD sight is that is architecturally-designed to be modular from the ground up. As a result, you can configure this archery sight to you exact needs to ...
Springfield’s new Prodigy 3.5 combines a compact slide with an 18-round, full-length grip. After 300 malfunction-free rounds, the unusual crossover proves it was built to shoot.
Despite the plethora of well-designed and innovatively engineered modern polymer-framed, striker-fired pistols out there, the seemingly timeless design of the model 1911 is as popular as ever. When gun makers like Springfield Armory broke into the category of double-stack magazine versions of the...
When it comes to tactical or home defense shotguns there is one name that is always seen at the top: Benelli. Whether it is the ergonomics, the reliability, or the near-legendary status that surrounds them, if you want a scattergun that can win a local competition and still effectively moonlight ...
Benelli finally gave the M2 more than a facelift. The new M2-G1 gets an R.P.O. gas system, modern controls, M-LOK and plenty of other upgrades. We put more than 1,100 rounds through one in a single session to see if Benelli got it right. The post Benelli M2-G1: An update to the legendary M2 appea...
The new Benelli M2-G1 12 Gauge tactical shotgun has been announced touting an all-new Rear Piston Operated (R.P.O.) Gas System. With cleaner cycling and more reliable feeding, you have an even more bulletproof shotgun platform that builds on the already legendary reputation that Benelli shotguns ...
The early firearm forums were something special. They were products of the late 90s and early 2000s. It’s where I gleaned a lot of great information and a lot of bad information. Young Travis would browse these forums for hours, often stressing our dial-up internet connection to its max. I miss...
CANiK’s Prime Radian packs 17+1 rounds, tritium sights, and Radian’s RAMJET/AFTERBURNER system into a Florida-built carry pistol.