The primary weapon of the infantryman is the rifle. Yes, at this time there were also submachine guns, pistols, anti-armor weapons, and machine guns. But these weapons were all intended to support the rifleman as he took or held ground. Interestingly enough, most of the armies in the Second World War were using either the same rifle their fathers carried in the First World War or a variant thereof.
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Springfield Armory XD-E Unboxed at the Gun Counter
BY True Pearce Updated: May 30, 2018We unbox the Springfield Armory XD-E. The hammer-fired SA/DA polymer pistol purpose-built for concealed carry and home defense.
Top Five Materials for 1911 Grips
BY Mark Kakkuri Updated: May 29, 2018Over time, we have seen numerous materials used for 1911 grip panels, each with pros and cons and each able to tell a story or improve a shooter’s ability to use the gun. Here are my top five materials used in 1911 grips.
Hi-Point Touts Toughness, Affordability of Pistol & Carbine Combo
BY S.H. Blannelberry Updated: May 24, 2018“The result is a great robust, accurate, hard hitting, cost effective magazine compatible combination gun set at a FULL RETAIL of only $538 that is warranted for life to the gun (not just the original buyer),” said Hi-Point.
Touring the CMP: A Look into the First Batch of M1911s
BY Max Slowik Updated: May 23, 2018The National Rifle Association’s American Rifleman got the first crack at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s military surplus 1911s.
Faulty, Fabulous, or Fad? An M.D. Argues the 40 S&W
BY Will Dabbs Updated: May 18, 2018The .40S&W arose as the indirect result of the FBI’s 1986 Miami shootout. If you aren’t familiar with the details surf on over when you’re done here. Any student of small arms is well served to read up on it. Google is your buddy. During the Miami shootout, two FBI special agents were killed and five wounded by a pair of bank robbers wielding a variety of weapons.
Springfield Armory XD-S Unboxed at the Gun Counter
BY True Pearce Updated: April 30, 2018The Springfield XD-S is the original concealed carry 45 micro pistol. It is lighter, thinner and more compact than any other conceal carry 45 on the market. Watch us unbox the XD-S at the Gun Counter.
U.S. Handgun Used in Two World Wars; It Isn’t a 1911
BY Christopher Mace Updated: April 27, 2018Overall the Colt 1917 is a very interesting revolver. It was a stop-gap sidearm that ended up with American troops in two world wars. 1917 revolvers, both Colt and Smith & Wesson, can usually be found for reasonable amounts of money (especially in comparison to other US military revolvers, or WWI 1911s). They are not difficult to find suitable ammunition for, and they’re strong enough to enjoy some range time with. So if you’re looking for a WWI handgun to add to your collection, consider one of these old Colts.
Coonan Expands MOT Family of Enhanced 1911s with a New .45
BY Max Slowik Updated: April 19, 2018Coonan, Inc. is adding a new model pistol to their growing 1911-inspired MOT series with a full-size handgun chambered for .45 ACP.
CMMG’s Banshee Pistols and SBRs are Small, Light and Extra-Quiet
BY Max Slowik Updated: April 17, 2018AR specialist CMMG is launching a new series of pistols and short-barreled rifle-pattern AR-15s with suppression in mind.