The Glock 17 Pistol: American Rifleman's Original Review

There has been a lot in the news media lately on the Glock 17 pistol. Most of it, as might be expected of the anti-gun press's coverage of any firearms, is pure hogwash. Without going into details that would lead to irritation at best and apoplexy at worst, it should be said that... Read More

No Slide-Racking Needed: The Solution Is Here With EAA/Girsan MC14 T Tip-Up™ Pistol

EAA/Girsan recently unveiled their game-changing MC14 T Tip-Up™ Pistol, presenting an exceptional solution for women, individuals with disabilities, older adults, and anyone struggling with racking a conventional handgun. With its ingenious Tip-Up™ barrel design, this pistol simplifies the loading and unloading process, delivering great usability and a high capacity in a carry-size package. Complete with an ambidextrous safety, an accessory rail, and the versatility of single/double action functionality, the MC14 T sets a new standard for personal defense. Experience a new level of convenience and reliability. Now available! Starting at $498

Pick Up The TEMPO With The Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7

With a staggering 22+1 capacity, the M&P5.7 introduces a new and innovative technology – the Tempo Barrel System. Using the ballistics of the 5.7x28mm round, the rotating 5" Tempo Barrel gives you the repeatability you need to take control and feel the fast. Read More

Review: Military Armament Corporation JSOC 1911

Military Armament Corporation describes itself as a "retro-tactical" brand, and when it comes to the company's brand-new JSOC 1911 handgun, that description could not be more apt. The JSOC 1911 is a full-size .45-caliber 1911 and is outfitted with everything an operator would want in a "fighting 1911 pistol." In fact, when I first removed it from its case to look it over, the JSOC 1911 evoked a sense of nostalgia about for the guns that were the epitome of tactical .45-caliber handguns some 25 years ago. Read More

Testing the Taurus Optics-Ready TX22 Compact .22 LR Pistol

In 2019, Taurus introduced what has proved to be one of its best pistols yet. The TX22 is a standard-size (duty size) .22 LR striker-fired semi-automatic pistol that mimics the controls and grip shape of many popular defensive pistols. Two years later it was followed by the TX22 Competition, which is tricked out for formal target shooting competitions with a bull barrel and a barrel-mounted optic. Read More

Making Remington Rimfire Ammunition

The .22 Long Rifle is one of the most used cartridges on the planet. Billions of .22 LR rounds are produced every year, and Remington Ammunition in Lonoke, Ark., produces a significant chunk of the rimfire ammunition used by shooters around the world. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" feature segment above to learn how they make it and the people involved in that process. Read More

Hardware: Smith & Wesson Model 350 X-Frame

A revolver chambered for the 350 Legend, the Model 350 X-Frame is a dream for handgun hunters and those who live in straight-wall-only states. Read More

Training America's First Aerial Gunners

The First World War introduced a wide range of military technologies that we take for granted today. Probably the most important of these deadly innovations was the marriage of the aircraft and the machine gun. Beginning with particularly crude modifications and lash-ups, combat aviators on both sides rapidly advanced the effectiveness of the firearms of the first air war. Read More

New For 2023: Ruger LC Charger

After languishing for decades as a cartridge for which ammunition and firearm options were limited, the 5.7 x 28 mm has experienced a wave of popularity. Now, no fewer than eight manufacturers are offering handguns and rifles chambered in the cartridge, and ammunition choices are available from Federal, Fiocchi, FN and Speer. The trend shows no signs of stopping. Read More

Shooting Straight with Pete Hegseth

To be truly effective, any nation's warriors need a clean ethos built upon a profoundly honest philosophy, as anything dishonest in their creed or mission will soon become a crack that will break under pressure in the throes of battle. Read More

Behind the Bullet: 30 Nosler

If you're a velocity hound, the 30 Nosler is among the fastest .30-caliber cartridges housed in a long-action receiver. Read More

Concealed Carry Options for Ladies on the Go

In the past, the firearm industry did not quite know what to do with women who shoot competitively or for self-defense. On top of that, there weren't nearly as many women carrying firearms. It is apparent the number of women who carry has increased rapidly and we need products that are durable, fit our bodies and if companies could throw in something pretty, that's fine as well. No matter what, it's plain to see that women are increasingly more serious about firearms. Read More

How to Draw a Tag for Western Big-Game Hunting

Drawing the right limited-entry tag paves the way for the hunt of a lifetime, but the application process can be confusing. Using a professional licensing service streamlines the process and increases your odds of success. Read More

3 Welcome Surprises of Concealed Carry

With millions of Americans deciding to carry a gun in recent years, I cannot help but recall the early days before I decided to take an active role in my personal protection. This decision was delayed over what turned out to be unnecessary worries, and it's a tale that I think might serve others in the same spot. Here are my top three invisible hurdles that turned out to be welcome surprises. Read More

Legends: Mary Kay Wigger 1939-2023

Mary Kathryn Wigger, age 83, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mary Kay was born October 8, 1939, in Whitefish, Montana, to Homer B. Spencer and Mary Ellen (Shoaf) Spencer. She spent her childhood in Montana and relocated to Ft. Benning, Georgia, as a military spouse not long after marrying Lones W. Wigger, Jr., on December 28, 1958. Mary Kay supported Lones and family for a 26-year Army career before retiring to Colorado Springs in 1986. Read More

10 New Hunting Shotguns for 2023

If you're in the market for a new hunting shotgun to hit the woods and water with this fall, you're in luck — you've never had more options to pick from. These new models consist mostly of line expansions and revamps of standard lines, but there's something for everyone in the 2023 crop of new hunting shotguns. Read More

Turkish Delight: The Canik SFx Rival-S Pistol

Canik is a Turkish-based firearm manufacturer whose primary business is air and space precision manufacturing. The company has been creating ripples in the American shooting market ever since its TP9 pistols first hit the scene nearly a decade ago. The original TP9 9mm pistols, along with virtually the rest of Canik's product line, are based on the Walther P99's semi-automatic... Read More

Six Great Aftermarket Glock Triggers

Every gun, even a Glock, can benefit from a little customization. Just like making a car or truck "your own" by adding aftermarket accessories, spicing up your handgun can also add a personal touch that identifies it as yours and improve the performance of an already good firearm that you feel needs just a little tweaking. Not a major upgrade, but something special to make it that much better than what came out of the factory box. Read More

Remembering The Remington 700 At FTW Ranch

Introduced in 1962, the Remington Model 700 was an improvement and replacement of Remington's successful Model 721 series, produced from 1948 to 1961. Remington's timing for this new bolt-action was excellent. It was introduced along with the 7 mm Rem Mag, answering a ground swell of requests for a "fast" factory 7 mm, led by well-known riflemen such as Les Bowman and Warren Page. In 1962, the .264 Win Mag. was at its short-lived zenith. Read More