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Tactical-Life’s 10 Best Shotguns & Similar Firearms of 2017
We take shotguns for granted, but when push comes to shove they get the job done. They are so versatile that they have found their way into just about every niche of the gun world. Capable of throwing...
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Hunt-Ready AK: The K-VAR VEPR Rifle in .308 Win
A firearm design’s true test of time is reflected in how often it is copied, and perhaps no other design has been copied as much as the AK-47. There are dozens of rifles, pistols and shotguns based on...
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All Major Cover Guns From Athlon Outdoors’ Magazines in 2017
Before 2018 kicks into full gear it’s only right we reflect on the year that was 2017. For Athlon Outdoors it has been a year featuring amazing cover guns, as well as the personalities that make them...
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First Look: Glock Unveils 3 New Pistols, Including ‘Crossover’ Glock 19X
It was a very cold and rainy morning in December when a group of media contributors gathered at Glock’s headquarters in Smyrna, Ga. We had all been invited to see the new pistols that Glock is...
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Glock 19X: New Pistol Combines Full-Size G17 Frame, Shorter G19 Slide
Glock has unveiled three new pistols. Joining the Glock 26 Gen5 Subcompact and Glock 34 Gen5 MOS is the Glock 19X. Modeled after Glock’s Modular Handgun System submission to the U.S. Army, the new 19X...
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New Gun: The Ruger Precision Rimfire Rifle in .22 LR
Ruger has launched its new Precision Rimfire rifle for 2018. RELATED STORY Ready to Pounce: The 6.5 Creedmoor Ruger American Predator Rifle Chambered in .22 LR, the Ruger Precision Rimfire features an...
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Wilson Combat 458 HAMR Being Called ‘Most Powerful Carbine Ever’
Wilson Combat has introduced its brand new 458 HAMR carbine for 2018. In the hype video below, the Wilson Combat 458 HAMR is touted as being the “hardest hitting, most powerful AR carbine ever...
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The Winding, Myth-Filled Story of Japanese Battle Rifles
Years ago, I’d seen Japanese battle rifles at gun shows and in the closet of my good friend Dexter Thunder, whose father boasted a captured “Jap 31.” In the spring of 1963, I had two American...
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Gun Review: Black Rain Ordnance Predator 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle
When a person sees or thinks about an AR, thoughts of combat and tactical work are what immediately come to mind. It’s a natural association. The rifle that most often comes to mind is the AR-15,...
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VIDEOS: Savage Model 110 Rifles Get Equipped with AccuFit System
The iconic Savage Model 110 rifle lineup will be available with the AccuFit system in 2018. RELATED STORY Gun Test: The Savage 10 BA Stealth in 6.5 Creedmoor In the press release, the company says the...
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New: FN 15 Pistol in 5.56 & 300 BLK and FN 15 Tactical Carbine FDE
FN is set to introduce three new additions to its FN 15 series for 2018: a pistol model available in two calibers and a carbine in flat dark earth (FDE). RELATED STORY Gun Review: The FN 509 9mm...
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World War I Small Arms and How They Fared During the War
Trenches filled with mud and the constant threat of artillery bombardment are likely the most common images people conjure when they think of World War I. It was a conflict with static lines and...
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23 of the Coolest Cowboy Guns to Hit the Marketplace in Recent Months
It’s amazing that even as I write this, cowboy guns and the Old West are still as popular as ever. It’s even more exciting that so many companies still come up with new and innovative products that...
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New for 2018: Five New CZ Scorpion EVO Models
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of CZ around here. Based on the new products the company has on tap for 2018, it doesn’t look like that’s going to change any time soon. New for 2018, CZ is...
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G19X: Why Glock Put a G19 Slide on a G17 Frame
On Jan. 2, 2018, at 9:01 a.m. EST, the announcement of the new Glock 19X resulted in a “blizzard” of comments that matched the weather that much of the country was experiencing. There was a lot of...
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Romanian Fighter: The Short-Barreled PM md 90 AK Variant
Romanian versions of the AKM have long been among my favorite variants in the AK world. The foregrips are a real aid to shooting full-auto models, and they help control the semi-auto Romanian rifles...
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New: The FN FDE & BLK Series of Pistols & Rifles
FN America has announced the release of its limited-edition FN FDE & BLK Series. It’s essentially eight firearms—five pistols and three rifles—in a flat dark earth (FDE) and black color scheme. In...
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First Look: Century Arms Unveils Glock Mag-Ready Draco NAK9 AK Pistol
Century Arms’ AK pistol lineup is getting a little bigger in 2018 with the launch of the new Draco NAK9. RELATED STORY All-American AK: The Century Arms C39 7.62x39mm Rifle Chambered in 9mm Luger, the...
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Metal Up, Buttercup: Pat Mac’s 5 Must-Have Songs for Your Gym Playlist
If you don’t follow Ballistic contributor Pat McNamara on Instagram (@TmacsInc), well, for starters, you’re an idiot. It also means you probably aren’t familiar with his workout routine, which is of...
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Gun Review: The Savage MSR 15 Recon Rifle in .223 Wylde
Nov. 8, 2016, was a huge victory for gun owners and the firearms industry. Our new president, strongly endorsed and supported by the NRA, has promised to protect the Second amendment from...
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