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First Look: Threaded Barrel Hellcat Pro 9mm
I have been a fan of the Hellcat series since its launch in 2019. And when the Hellcat Pro was released with its increased capacity as well as longer grip and barrel, I picked one up as soon as I...
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RPK Light Machine Gun: Russia’s IAR?
Stepping into the spotlight of Soviet military weaponry, the Ruchnoy Pulemyot Kalashnikova, or RPK, is a light machine gun the author feels is deserving of greater recognition. Created to support the...
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Taking the Prodigy Pistol to 350 Yards
A while ago, we reviewed the Prodigy pistol on the GunSpot YouTube channel and were very impressed with the Prodigy and its accuracy. So, during our review, we decided to step back to 100 yards and...
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Traveling with Checked Firearms Best Practices
Editor’s Note: This article does not constitute legal advice. Before traveling with a firearm, please consult TSA policies as well as applicable federal, state and local laws. Owning firearms for...
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Springfield Armory SOCOM 16 Rifle Round-Up
Having been fascinated with guns for as long as I can remember, I couldn’t be happier to have had the opportunity to work in the gun industry for more than half a decade. When I first started several...
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Heirloom Precision Custom SA-35 — A Millionaire’s Gun?
Have you ever owned something really nice? I don’t mean good, or even great. I’m talking about truly remarkable. I have handled — and shot — my fair share of guns over the years, so I think I have a...
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Springfield XD-M Elite 4.5″ Tactical OSP 9mm Review
By any measure, the Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 9mm OSP Tactical is an impressive handgun. I recently received one in for review, and I can definitively say: this semi-automatic pistol delivers...
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The Armory Life Interviews: M14 Maestro, Ron Smith
I recently had an opportunity to sit down with Ron Smith of Smith Enterprise, Inc. for an exclusive interview for The Armory Life. Smith is an unquestioned master of the M1A/M14 family of firearms,...
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AKM vs. AK-47: What’s the Difference?
The Soviet-designed AK-platform changed the modern battlefield by putting a relatively lightweight, select-fire assault rifle in the hands of the infantry soldier. However, what most people identify...
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Review: SAINT Victor with Law Tactical Folder
Springfield Armory has done a solid job expanding the SAINT line of AR-15s. The SAINT Victor has proven itself as an off the shelf AR-15 with premium features at an affordable price, something I can...
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Firearms Fasteners — The Secret World of Screws
In the world of firearms and accessories, it’s a certainty that you’ll come across all kinds of fasteners with various required torque values. For those who might not be familiar with this term, a...
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Should Your CCW Be Big, Small, or Neither?
Life is full of decisions, and some are easier to make than others. When selecting a pistol for personal defense, we must determine what cartridge best suits our needs as well as other issues such as...
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Can You Suppress a Revolver? This Russian One Can
In theory, suppressing a weapon is a straightforward process, but wheelguns are a bit different. Gas — and noise — can escape in the gap between the cylinder and barrel negating any efforts to...
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Two-Tone Desert FDE M1A Review
Retro guns are all the rage right now, in case you haven’t noticed. You see people cloning CAR-15’s, M16A1’s, M16A2’s and so on. One gun that people always seem to mod and love, myself included, is...
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First Look: Springfield Armory Echelon 9mm
If I were to rate my favorite Springfield Armory releases over the last several years, today’s tops the charts. Springfield Armory has now officially launched the Echelon, a duty-style 9mm pistol that...
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First Look: New Model 2020 Redline Rifle
If you’ve ever trekked in the back country, been on a western hunt or rucked with a heavy pack, you well understand the term “ounces equal pounds”. When loading your gear, you quickly learn to pack...
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Partisans vs. Nazis — Guns of the Via Rasella Ambush
While a broad and diverse variety of small arms were used in the Second World War, we typically only think of a list of “usual suspects” when imagining the struggle for Europe. The M1 Garand, the...
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Bulls vs. Bushings: Which 1911 Barrel System Is Better?
Spend some quality time with 1911s, and you’ll soon see not all are built the same. Sizing and finish are the most obvious differences, but be sure to take a look at the business end of the 1911. If...
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First Look: Model 2020 Rimfire Series
Today marks a major milestone on the timeline of Springfield Armory — the introduction of the Model 2020 Rimfire family of rifles. It looks like the Model 2020 Waypoint just got a little brother!...
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1911 DS Prodigy for Home Defense
This article is about Springfield Armory’s Prodigy pistol and its capabilities in the home defense role. For those of you not familiar with the pistol, it’s a single-action 9mm with double-stack...
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