The RPK: The Soviet Choice of Commonality Over Capability

In the mid-1950s, the Soviet high command accepted a compromise that would shape frontline infantry small arms for decades: prioritizing platform commonality over dedicated squad-level suppressive fire capability. That decision, formalized with the 1959 adoption of an AK-derived automatic rifle, ...

By Lynndon Schooler

The Radian AFTERBURNER + RAMJET

I had always relegated compensators and gas pedals as things geared towards competition shooting. I hadn’t really considered them for duty or concealed carry guns. That changed for me after attending GunCon 2025 last summer. I got a chance to shoot with both systems on range day and started rec...

By Tim Stetzer

The RPD - Soviet Union’s First Squad Automatic Weapon

In the years after World War II, the Soviet military asked a simple question: how could an infantry squad bring a higher volume of automatic fire without surrendering mobility? A lesson they learned from the Eastern Front, where volume of fire was king. The answer, in part, was the RPD; this ligh...

By Lynndon Schooler

M21 Sniper Rifle — A Short History

The renowned M14 service rifle has a complex history: it was the U.S. military’s shortest-lived service rifle yet one of the longest in service. While its time as a standard-issue rifle for G.I.s was brief, its power and performance have ensured its continued use as a sniper and Designated Mark...

By Cory Ross

Springfield SAINT Victor .300 BLK Pistol Review

In this review, Dr. Will Dabbs gets hands-on with the new Springfield Armory SAINT Victor pistol chambered in .300 AAC Blackout. This new handgun sports a threaded 9.5″ barrel, making it a perfect choice for suppressed shooting. Read on to see how well it performed with a can and a variety of s...

By Will Dabbs, MD

The MK12 SPR: The Multi-Tool of the AR World

The AR-15 has become the most prolific modern rifle in America—and for good reason. Its modularity, accuracy, ergonomics, and proven track record make it a top choice for self-defense, competition, and professional use. But among all the possible configurations, there’s endless debate...

By Toby M

Daniel Defense H9 9mm: The Hudson Concept, Perfected

The Daniel Defense H9 takes the innovative Hudson design and rebuilds it from the ground up. With a low bore axis, crisp 4.5-pound trigger, and 900-plus rounds of flawless reliability, this striker-fired 9mm proves the concept finally works. The post Daniel Defense H9 9mm: The Hudson Concept, Per...

By Michael Irwin Collins
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