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Ayoob’s SHTF .308 Rifle
In today’s article, renowned firearms trainer Massad Ayoob examines the M1A as a SHTF rifle. As a survival rifle, how does this .308 measure up? Read on for Ayoob’s take on the subject. First, let’s...
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Review: Smith Enterprise Custom Mk 14 EBR Mod 0 SEI
As I began my career in the industry and I had the opportunity to learn more about a wide range of firearms, my love for the M14 and its variants only grew. I have been a fan of this design since...
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The True Story Behind the Mattel M16 Rifle
It is inescapable. Anyone with an interest in the AR-15 will inevitably hear about how the Mattel Toy Company produced examples of the M16 service rifle during the Vietnam War. The individuals who...
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1911 for Home Defense — The Best Choice?
For more than 100 years, the iconic 1911 pistol served soldiers, cops and armed citizens alike. Springfield 1911 pistols offer precision and reliability making them a solid choice for homeowners. In...
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Ayoob: Springfield Echelon Review
You’ve been hearing a lot about the new 9mm Echelon, here and elsewhere. Two men I know and trust were heavily involved in its development: the legendary world champion shooter Rob Leatham, and master...
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Hotchkiss Mle 1914: Failure, or a Maxim Killer?
At the start of the 20th century with the clouds of war on the horizon, while many of the nations of the world found it impossible to agree on many things, they still largely employed the same weapon...
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SK Guns “Early Italian Renaissance” Custom 1911 Series
“We produce the industry’s only series-driven, custom, limited-edition, collectible firearms,” says SK Guns owner and founder Simon Khiabani. It’s a mouthful, but evidently true. SK Guns has set a new...
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Springfield’s California Legal Pistols: Hellcat, Hellcat Pro and XD-M Elite
I am confident that all of us would easily agree that protecting our Second Amendment rights is one of our most important responsibilities. There is the old saying that “As California Goes, So Goes...
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First Look: The New Springfield Armory TRP Series
In today’s article, Jeremy Tremp takes a first look at the new Springfield Armory TRP models. The new guns bring some exciting new features to the 1911 line. The guns were provided for review to the...
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Zwoll: Springfield’s Wood-Stocked Model 2020 Classic Rimfire Delivers Fun
In today’s article, Wayne van Zwoll examines the wood-stocked Springfield Model 2020 Classic Rimfire rifle. The gun was provided to the author for review by Springfield Armory. Soon after Springfield...
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Mk 19 Grenade Launching Machine Gun
The late comedian George Carlin, when not discussing profanity or daily life, offered a very insightful view on flamethrowers. “The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere,...
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Review: 15-Round Springfield Echelon 9mm
Adaptability. It’s a key survival trait in the wild and important for anyone forced to defend themselves in a more civilized world. You never know from where or when an attack may come. The new...
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Madsen Light Machine Gun: A True Centennial Weapon
Much has been made of the fact that the M1911 .45 pistol, arguably one of John Moses Browning’s true masterpieces, has remained in military service more than a century after it was introduced. Even in...
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Springfield Armory Garrison 4.25″ 1911 Review
The 4.25” Garrison is the latest iteration of Springfield Armory’s rarefied line of 1911 pistols. Offering old school design and superlative workmanship along with a world-class feature set and...
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Springfield XD Sub-Compact 3″ vs. Springfield XD Tactical 5″
The first-time buyer and the experienced shooter are equally vexed by one question: “What gun should I buy?” We live in an age where we have not only a bewildering amount of excellent platforms from...
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Lahti-Saloranta M/26 Light Machine Gun — Finland’s Proto-Assault Rifle
In today’s article, Peter Suciu examines the Lahti-Saloranta M/26 light machine gun designed by Aimo Lahti and Arvo Saloranta in 1926. Was it an early example of an assault rifle or perhaps an...
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Best Springfield Armory Concealed Carry Guns for Women
As a shooter with two X chromosomes, it warms my heart to see that there has been a steady rise in female gun ownership in recent years. To me, personal protection is everyone’s...
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What Is the Best Hellcat for You?
In the world of micro-compact handguns, the Springfield Armory Hellcat stands out as a remarkable feat of engineering and design. This pistol earned its place as one of the world’s best 9mm handguns...
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How to Clean a Semi-Automatic Rifle
If you love shooting like I do, you know that when you shoot a lot you also have to clean your firearms a lot in order to keep them running reliably and efficiently. Personally, I hate cleaning guns...
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My “Hamburger Hill” War Trophy
I am simply fascinated by guns. So are you. Were that not the case we wouldn’t both be chilling here at The Armory Life. Why? Because we appreciate the unique role of firearms in the history of the...
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