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What Is a Pistol Caliber Carbine?
Pistol Caliber Carbines (or PCC) are all the rage these days it seems with makers emerging with their own take on the design to satisfy the high demand. But how do we define what a PCC actually is? A...
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Forged Steel vs. Cast Steel
Ever wondered what it means when you read about gun parts being “cast” or “forged”? Metal is metal, so it shouldn’t matter, right? Wrong. The quality of the materials and construction of your firearm...
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Garrison vs. Garrison: Which One Is Right For You?
Springfield Armory’s 1911 Garrison has become a fan favorite among 1911 owners. The 1911 Garrison embodies a traditional design and feature set approach to the 1911, but also has modern upgrades that...
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Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Lineup
When it hit the scene, I knew the Hellcat Pro would be my ideal CCW pistol. It retained the thinness of the original Hellcat while adding a bit more grip and barrel to make it an even more effective...
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Review: New Emissary All-Black 1911 Pistols
In today’s article, Joe Kurtenbach reviews the new all-black Springfield 1911 Emissary pistols. These beauties proved to be quite the shooters. The guns were loaned to the author for this review....
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1911 vs. 1911A1: What’s the Difference?
Ed. note: In today’s article, T. Logan Metesh compares the M1911 and M1911A1 pistols to help you understand the difference between the two models. A special thanks to Rock Island Auction Co. for...
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Finnish Water-Cooled Machine Guns — From the M/09-21 to the M/32-33
After achieving independence from Imperial Russia at the end of the First World War, Finland sought to become increasingly self-sufficient, and that included the development of a domestic arms...
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5 Reasons Why a Springfield Hellcat Should Be Your First Handgun
If there is anything gun owners can agree on, it’s that purchasing a handgun for the first time can be daunting. Unlike buying a T-shirt or a piece of furniture, you can’t simply take it back if it’s...
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Story of the RPK-74
The 5.45x39mm RPK-74 was an evolutionary development of Mikhail Kalashnikov’s original 1940’s-vintage AK-47. The earliest AK (Avtomat Kalashnikova) rifle fired the then radically new M43 7.62x39mm...
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Review: Threaded Barrel Echelon
It’s not easy to stand out in the market for polymer-frame, full-size semi-automatic handguns these days. In 2019, the industry got a taste of things to come from Springfield Armory with the...
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ProMag Archangel M1A Stock Review
In today’s article, Yamil Sued examines the ProMag Archangel stock for the Springfield Armory M1A rifle. In the first video, the author highlights the stock’s features while the second video is a...
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Ayoob: Why You’re Wrong About the XD
A few years ago I was on break while we were shooting the IDPA National Championship and a competitor came up to me and asked angrily, “Why do you trash the Springfield XD?” I simply pulled back my...
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Battle of the 4.25” 1911 Pistols — Garrison vs. Emissary
Editor’s Note: Today’s article pits two Springfield Armory 1911 pistols against each other: Garrison vs. Emissary. Dan Abraham gives you his thoughts in this article and video to help you identify...
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Mil-Spec Mojo
While some military pistols have come and gone, ending up mostly as museum exhibits, the 1911 is still around. The 1911 is the real deal and continues to evolve with double-stack magazine versions and...
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First Look — Springfield Armory SA-16A2
In today’s article, Francisco Jardim gets a first look at the brand new Springfield SA-16A2 rifle. The SA-16A2 was loaned to the author by Springfield Armory so he could offer his opinions on the gun...
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First Look: New Model 2020 Rimfire Target Color Variants
I get it. Center-fire rifles are cool. Being able to take down large game on the hunt or reaching out to truly long distances with your rifle has obvious appeal. But what about simply shooting for...
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Do You Have the “Right” Springfield 1911?
Development of the .45 ACP cartridge is entwined with the development of the 1911 pistol. The cartridge was designed in 1904 when John Browning was working to develop a new pistol for the U.S....
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Should You Display Your Collectible Firearms?
There are many kinds of gun owners, but there are two types of firearms collectors. First, there are those who like to maintain secrecy when it comes to their collection. Their firearms tend to be...
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Review: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Long-Action Waypoint
Jeremy Tremp reviews the Springfield Armory Model 2020 Long-Action Waypoint. These rifles combine the great features of the Waypoint with popular long-action cartridges including the .270, .30-06 and...
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America’s Misguided Obsession with Centrifugal Guns
Since the American Civil War, a handful of weapons developers have sought to turn the unique powers of the centrifuge into a rapid-fire weapon. These are not firearms, of course, as no gunpowder is...
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