NRA’s flagship publication, American Rifleman presents expert coverage of rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammunition, optics and shooting accessories.
Few shooting experiences are more satisfying than firing a full-size .22 Long Rifle-chambered pistol. Most instructors agree that this is the best way to introduce new shooters to the fundamentals of firing a handgun.
Ruger’s original and well-regarded American Rifle line has been joined by a second-generation family that takes the bolt-action platform to new levels through a series of practical, attractive enhancements.
For fans of the AR-15, the Tippmann Arms M4-22 LTE offers an affordable way to train and shoot with .22 Long Rifle ammunition.
Ruger’s Super Redhawk is rightfully regarded as a top-tier handgun for big-game hunting and large-predator defense. Introduced in 1986, it was overbuilt for strength and durability to provide long, reliable service.
Born from F1 Firearms, Watchtower Firearms is an up-and-coming armsmaker crafting excellent examples of the AR-15 and contemporary takes on Browning's M1911.
After four decades of development, the seminal Glock pistol design is currently expressed in its Gen5 series, which includes the Standard-size G20 in 10 mm Auto and the Subcompact double-stack G30 in .45 ACP.
Truth be told, there are few repeating shotguns made in the United States. There are multiple reasons why, but the conspicuous one is that imported shotguns from countries such as Italy, Japan and Turkey can be as good as, if not better than, those produced domestically—and they’re usually less costly, to boot.
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with an Extar EP9 pistol-caliber carbine, a unique, lightweight design that feeds from Glock pistol magazines.
The latest TX22 model from Taurus, the TX22 Black T.O.R.O., combines features from all of the company's previous rimfire handguns.
Most of us may think we know how M1911s work, but this series of drawings shows us what really happens inside the venerable Government Model.
Join American Rifleman staff on the range this week to learn about the FN 510 Tactical, FN’s first 10 mm Auto-chambered handgun. This offering from FN builds on the company’s extensively tested 509 platform and provides a hard-hitting, big-bore, optic-ready option for handgun fans.
The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in America, and rightfully so. There’s a lot to like about the design, but don’t overlook other options just because they aren’t an AR-15.
These massive .44-cal. percussion pistols served ably before and during our Civil War. A cartridge cylinder compatible with Cimarron's reproduction Dragoons adds versatility for today’s shooters.
Built on the same polymer frame as its GX4, the Taurus GX4XL provides extra barrel length and sight radius for consumers looking to squeeze a bit more performance from their CCW pistol.
The recently introduced TWC (short for Throwback With Capacity) 9 from Jacob Grey Firearms, occupies an enviable middle ground between inexpensive and high-end examples of the double-stack M1911 platform.
"Double Gun Mechanisms" was originally written in 1949 by Col. E.H. Harrison.
Watch American Rifleman staff in this episode to learn about Colt's hunting rifle, the CBX TacHunter, a manually operated bolt-action with a modern design.
Following the success of the custom "Thunder Snub," the author hitched up the smoke wagon for a closer look at another one-of-a-kind single-action revolver from Magnum Research.
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.
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.
