American Rifleman

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

Lightweight Heavy-Hitter: Ruger’s SFAR

Long overshadowed by its younger, trimmer sibling, the AR .308 platform has a lot of ground to cover before it can claim “America’s Rifle” status. The new Ruger Small-Frame Autoloading Rifle will help it get there.

Review: Glock 47 MOS

The Glock 47 MOS takes the G19X/G45 concept and stretches it, giving its user a nearly 4.5"-long barrel followed by an optic-ready slide on a frame with the company's latest, Gen5 ergonomics. The G47 MOS comes chambered in 9 mm Luger and has a 17-round magazine.

Review: SIG Sauer Tango6T And Alpha4 Mount

The SIG Sauer Tango6T and Alpha4 mount, a Military-grade LPVO combination used on the M110A1 SDMR, is available to the commercial market and packed with features such as an illuminated reticle with built-in drop compensation, first-focal plane lens arrangement, IPX8 waterproofing and more.

Gun of the Week: Davidson’s Exclusive Ruger Mk IV 22/45 Lite

Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with a Davidson's Exclusive Ruger Mk IV 22/45 Lite topped with a Riton Optics micro red-dot sight.

5 Mistakes New Shooters Make

We all learn in different ways, and nothing is more powerful than a good mistake. For that matter, I urge those in teaching positions to respond to these situations with a gentle hand.

Review: SIG Sauer MCX-Spear LT

Firearms like the MCX- SPEAR LT represent a pinnacle where reliability, modularity and ease of use have been maximized.

Gun Of The Week: FMK Firearms 9C1-G3 Elite

Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week to learn about an all-American-made, optics-ready, striker-fired 9 mm from FMK Firearms.

New For 2023: FN 15 Guardian

The FN 15 Guardian is an all-new carbine from the R&D team at FN America that’s aimed squarely at a market space previously left open in the company’s catalog of products.

Charter Arms .44 S&W Spl. Bulldog: The 'Wrong' Revolver For The Right Reasons

This old-school, snub-nose revolver may not be in trending style today, but it sure is comfortable to carry and still packs a punch.

CMMG Mk4 Banshee .22 LR Pistol Build

Whether a complete package is desired, or piecemeal assemblies for custom rimfire pistol builds, CMMG offers nearly every part to get the job done. Here, the author put together a Mk4 Banshee .22 LR from factory parts and saved some coin in the process.

Rifleman Review: Leupold DeltaPoint Micro

Leupold's DeltaPoint Micro is a unique take on the slide-mounted red-dot sight, but for the newcomer to the red-dot marketplace, it's a great option for getting started, and it even provides some benefits in the way of learning techniques, too.

Review: The Broad Arrow Mk2 (Expanded And Updated 2nd Edition)

Author Ian D. Skennerton is widely regarded as one of the world's foremost experts on British military small arms, and his expanded and updated Broad Arrow Mk2 is a must-have for owners of British and Commonwealth firearms.

Rifleman Review: Smith & Wesson M&P12

In 2021, Smith & Wesson introduced its M&P12 bullpup shotgun, validating the concept of a compact 12-ga. shotgun with heightened capacity, thanks to dual magazine tubes running underneath the barrel.

Review: Savage Arms 110 Carbon Tactical FDE

Savage Arms is extending its operations to produce a lightweight, fast-action bolt rifle fitted with the latest company offerings that makes for a tactically capable system any user can get behind, and it features a carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel from PROOF Research.

S&W’s Model 350: The ‘Mild-Mannered’ X-Frame

The 350 Legend-chambered Model 350 represents quite a departure for S&W’s family of X-Frame revolvers, but it is no less capable of taking medium-size game—and it’s a lot easier to shoot and keep fed.

Review: Palmetto State Armory AK-103

Based off the Russian AKM and molded after Kalashnikov's 100 series of rifles, the Palmetto State Armory AK-103 is an American-made adaptation of the famous Russian design in 7.62x39 mm.

Review: Luth-AR MCA-22 Chassis For The Ruger 10/22

The brainchild of a competitive shooter and an engineer as a lightweight solution for Ruger's 10/22, the Luth-AR MCA-22 Chassis has several features geared for precision rimfire competition.

Review: Taurus G3 Tactical

Blending the attributes of Taurus' successful striker-fired G3 line with the T.O.R.O. mounting system and a threaded barrel, the Taurus G3 Tactical is an affordable optics- and suppressor-ready pistol.

Review: Taylor’s & Company TC9 1873 SA Revolver

With the classic aesthetics of a Single Action Army blended with the ability to chamber 9 mm Luger ammunition, the Taylor’s & Company TC9 1873 SA provides Old West enthusiasts with an easily fed SSA option.

Review: Kieran McMullen’s Books On Guns Of The Irish Revolution, 1913-1924

Through a series of four books, U.S. Army (Ret.) Lt. Col. Kieran McMullen details the various guns, from small arms to aircraft armaments, used by both sides of the Irish Revolution from 1913 to 1924.

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