Exactly 53 years ago today, four California Highway Patrolmen died in a landmark gunfight now known as “The Newhall Incident.” … Continued
History
How Hard Was it to Reload the M1 Garand in Combat?
As a follow-up to our video on the history of the M1, today we’re looking at keeping the Garand fed. … Continued
How Garand’s Rifle Became the M1
Everybody seems to love the M1 Garand. But there’s a lot of the story behind this rifle that we don’t … Continued
Why Won’t the Ruger Mini-14 Just Die? [Part 1]
For at least couple of decades, the Ruger Mini-14 was America’s favorite semi-automatic rifle. But that time has passed. If … Continued
Why Everyone Loves/Hates the 1911
Not many guns can evoke the kind of strong emotions the 1911 does. Whether you love it or hate it, … Continued
Why I Really Like The M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is everyone’s favorite little rifle from WWII. Well, maybe not everyone’s. For a lot of people, it’s … Continued
Cartridge of the Century Part 2: .38 Special, The Golden Years
When last we left the biography of the .38 Special, it was the 1980s, and this cartridge was still going … Continued
Cartridge of the Century: The .38 Smith & Wesson Special
Most stories begin at the beginning. To tell the story of the .38 Smith & Wesson Special cartridge, however, it’s … Continued