Upper Receivers: 22 Complete Uppers to Transform Your AR
Armalite M-15 A4 Carbine: The no-nonsense M-15 A4 Carbine upper is chambered for the 5.56mm NATO and uses a 16-inch, double-lapped, chrome-lined, chrome-moly-steel barrel with an A2-style flash...
View ArticleBCM RECCE Carbines: Wringing Out Bravo’s Two Blackout Aces
The RECCE-16 KMR-A is named after its 16-inch barrel and lightweight KMR-A handguard—just two of the many features that help this AR stand out in a crowd. The 9-inch-barreled version is a perfect...
View Article12 Tips For Anyone Who Wants To Start Stippling Their Firearm
When it comes to upgrading your firearms, stippling is an interesting concept. The idea is to create a better grip for your firearm by using heated tools to engrave dots. Rick Dembroski, from our...
View ArticleEastern Bloc Firestorm: The Czech UK vz. 59 Machine Gun
Developed in the 1950s to fire 7.62x54R ammunition from an open bolt, the UK vz. 59 machine gun is still in use today with Czech and Slovak armies. The carry handle on the UK vz. 59 can be used to...
View ArticleRemington Model 10 Shotgun: The Other Trench Fighter
While the Winchester Model 1897 was the most widely issued shotgun for U.S. soldiers in WWI, Remington’s Model 10 also helped tame the trenches. Remington added a special assembly that allowed the...
View ArticleGatling Gun: Charting Its Storied History and Influence
"On November 4, 1862, Gatling was granted his first patent for a “machine gun.” It contained what became the familiar multiple barrels, each with its own firing and cartridge mechanisms clustered...
View ArticleFN Military Collector Series: Three Frontline Legends
For fans of more modern weapons, FN’s new Military Collector series includes (from top to bottom) the semi-auto M16, M249S and M4. FN Military Collector M16 FN Military Collector M249S FN Military...
View ArticleInternational Harvester’s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles
"The story of the International Harvester Garand is yet another example of how America’s civilian manufacturers assisted the nation when called upon to make badly needed weaponry." One of the reasons...
View ArticleHo-Ho-Ho: 7 of the Best Guns From the Movie ‘Die Hard’
Photo by IMFDB From IMFDB: "Heckler & Koch HK94A3 chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3. Note the lack of a paddle magazine release, a lugged barrel, and a push pin set - 9x19mm." Photo by...
View ArticleModern Outfitters’ MC6 PDW: Primed for Discreet Operations
"I recently had the opportunity to demo the newest member in the company’s Modern Carbine lineup, the 8-inch-barreled MC6 PDW in 300 Blackout." The billet-crafted upper features a clampless,...
View ArticleThe 13 Best Rifles from ‘Tactical Weapons’ in 2016
Aero Precision M5E1 Black Dawn Lightweight 3-Gun Black Rain Ordnance SPEC15 Pistol Chiappa X-Caliber CORE15 Roscoe RB1 Daniel Defense DD5V1 Nemesis Vanquish POF Renegade+ Rock River Arms LAR-PDS...
View ArticleNighthawk Overseer Model 3: Laying Down the Law
Nighthawk’s Overseer Model 3—a completely overhauled Remington 870—features several high-end upgrades, including a Magpul SGA stock that helps absorb some of the 12-gauge recoil. The ghost-ring rear...
View Article16 Best of the Best Full-Size Pistols From ‘Combat Handguns’ in 2016
C&S Modern Classic Colt Delta Elite CZ P-09 EAA Polymer Witness Elite 1911 FNS-40 Longslide Glock 40 Gen4 In MOS Configuration Jesse James Cisco 1911 Kimber Custom TLE/RL II Magnum Research Desert...
View ArticleHell’s Canyon Speed: Browning’s Hunt-Ready X-Bolt Rifle
From its flluted barrel to its adjustable trigger, the Browning X-Bolt Hell’s Canyon Speed rifle was designed to reliably deliver sub-MOA accuracy in a lightweight, 6.56-pound package. The action is...
View ArticleRuger Unveils Precision Rifle, American Rifle Predator in 6mm Creedmoor
The popular Ruger Precision Rifle and the full-featured Ruger American Rifle Predator bolt-action are both now available in 6mm Creedmoor, the company has announced. See the release below for details...
View ArticleTactical-Life’s Top 5 New Guns from 2016
The Springfield Armory Saint comes complete with flip-up rear aperture sight, 16-inch Chrome Moly Vanadium barrel, and micro-polished Nickel Boron treated components. Windham Weaponry's RCMS-4 is a...
View ArticleSavage Precision: The Model 12 LRP in 6.5 Creedmoor
Thanks to its crisp trigger and heavy barrel, Savage Arms’ Model 12 Long Range Precision in 6.5 Creedmoor easily earns its name. The barrel floats freely within the fiberglass H-S Precision stock....
View ArticleARctic Proof: Optimizing Your AR for Sub-Zero Temps
You probably already know what to wear to survive in frigid temperatures, but your AR needs some solid upgrades, too. To keep running reliably in low temperatures, your AR needs proper lube inside and...
View ArticleM&P M2.0: Smith & Wesson Unveils New Pistol for 2017
Smith & Wesson is kicking off 2017 in a big way with the official unveiling of the all-new M&P M2.0 pistol, which boasts a number of cool features, including an extended stainless-steel...
View ArticleReady to Hunt: 5 Affordable Scoped Rifle Packages
“The great thing is that you are not buying a throwaway gun. With modern materials and construction, manufacturers are able to make great-quality shooters while keeping prices down.” Howa Hogue...
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