American Rifleman

NRA’s flagship publication, American Rifleman presents expert coverage of rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammunition, optics and shooting accessories.

Retro Review: The Smith & Wesson Model 5946

The Model 5946 duty pistol faithfully served police forces nationwide until it was pulled from production just before the turn of the millennium. Now, lots of these trade-in duty guns are available to commercial sales through distributors such as Aim Surplus, LLC.

Rifleman Review: Colt Gold Cup National Match M1911

Colt is the brand that's traditionally associated with the M1911, and in this Rifleman Review, we look at how they're paying homage to the classic design with the Gold Cup National Match model.

Preview: The Rifle 2 | Back To The Battlefield

Read stories from the theaters of World War II, bolstered by veterans of the “Greatest Generation.” 

Review: Heritage Mfg. Roscoe

Heritage Mfg. is known for its line of Old West-style firearms, but with its new Roscoe revolver, based on Taurus' Model 85, the brand steps into the world of old-school detective work.

Remington’s Premier CuT: Solid And To The Point

Combining the exceptional weight-retention of Core-Lokt Copper with the enhanced aerodynamic properties of Core-Lokt Tipped, Premier CuT gives Remington Ammunition a potent new lead-free big-game hunting load.

Review: Heritage Manufacturing Badlander

The sturdy Badlander side-by-side shotgun from Heritage Mfg. oozes Old West charm with its clean construction and reliable operation.

Rifleman Review: Walther Arms WMP

It's a difficult task to build a reliable semi-automatic handgun chambered for the notoriously inconsistent .22 WMR cartridge, but Walther Arms seems to have done it with its WMP.

Review: Dan Wesson DWX

Since it was announced in 2019, throngs of all-steel pistol fans have been salivating to get their hands on the Dan Wesson DWX, anticipation that was made all the stronger when the materials and labor shortages of a global pandemic then put its launch on ice for a few years.

The Underappreciated .358 Winchester

One of the most-ignored modern .35-cal. cartridges is the .358 Winchester, which was introduced in 1955 and is simply a necked-up .308 Winchester.

Review: Lipsey’s Exclusive S&W Ultimate Carry J-Frames

Smith & Wesson has a long history of iconic models with grandiose names that may seem somewhat presumptuous at launch, but the Ultimate Carry J-frame is a bold title that may prove to be fitting.

Turnkey Precision: A Guide To Off-The-Shelf Hunting Accuracy

While there’s no substitute for the skill of the person pulling the trigger or a shortcut to gaining the experience that you need to put bullets downrange accurately, having the right equipment goes a long way toward achieving tight groups.

Review: Ruger LC Carbine .45 ACP

Ruger’s latest LC Carbine proved to be a handy little firearm. Aside from being a tremendously fun little plinker, it ate all of our .45 ACP range fodder with impunity.

Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory Emissary

One of the newest options in Springfield Armory's line of M1911s is the Emissary, and in our testing, this pistol proved to be one of the most accurate M1911s we've shot recently.

Single-Actions For Home Defense

For more than 100 years the single-action revolver held the top spot as the go-to home-defense arm, only to be supplanted by modern semi-automatics, but the single-action, though a vestige of yesteryear, remains a viable tool for defensive use in and around the home.

Review: Century Arms Canik TTI Combat

Developed in collaboration with firearm trainer Taran Butler, the Canik TTI Combat handgun from Century Arms is packed with performance features.

Review: Beretta APX A1 Full Size Tactical

The Beretta APX A1 Tactical is a second-generation iteration (available in both Full Size and Compact versions) of the company’s APX pistol line that launched in 2017.

Walther PDPs: Polymer vs. Steel Frame

The Performance Duty Pistol (PDP) series from Walther Arms has grown to include several options, with frames available in both polymer and metal. Here are the pros and cons of each.

Rifleman Review: Silencer Central Banish 46 Suppressor

One of the most versatile options in Silencer Central's own line of suppressors is the Banish 46, rated for use on rifles chambered for .458 Win. Mag. or less.

Review: Kimber K6xs

Following the release of its all-steel K6s revolver, Kimber upped the ante with its K6xs, which uses an aluminum-alloy frame, making it an ideal deep-cover snubby.

Review: Browning X-Bolt Target Lite Max

Long-range competitive shooting requires a demanding skillset that can only be capitalized on with proper equipment. The Browning X-Bolt Target Lite Max was built specifically to fit in this box.

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