The word “papoose” comes from the Algonquian word “papoos” and means “child.” Marlin’s diminutive semi-auto rifle has undergone a variety of iterations over the last thirty-odd years, but the original concept behind the famous nickname has remained the same. Today’s Model 70PSS is designed to fit anywhere, be shot by anyone, and tag along on whatever adventure comes next.
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The Smith and Wesson M1917 .45ACP: A Big-Bore World War Wheelgun (#3 – Allied Small Arms WWII)
Updated: September 8, 2018The M1911 was the finest combat handgun at the time of the World Wars. For close range firepower and reliability, nothing beat the M1917 revolver.
Reloading Without a Bench
Updated: September 1, 2018One of the big hurdles to getting into reloading is the lack of space. And a lot of people do not live next door to a rifle range where they can easily develop their loads as necessary. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to reload at the range when testing your handloads? This article is about some solutions that would address these problems.
S&W Model 640 Pro Series – Review
Updated: September 1, 2018Then Smith produced the Model 640 Pro Series, perhaps the best J-frame ever! The Model 640 Pro is a Performance Center pistol that reminds me of the Smiths of old. The 640 Pro is based on a Model 640, stainless, five shot .357 Magnum, with a 2.125” barrel.
Getting Out of a Jam – Clearing Malfunctions in an AR-15
Updated: September 1, 2018Even the highest quality, best-made guns eventually suffer a failure or malfunction, and it may not indicate a problem with the gun. It can still be a serious problem though, and learning how to clear malfunctions is serious business.
Short Reviews – Glock 24 Mags, Geisselle Charging Handles, Ultradyne Folding Sights, Champion Targets
Updated: September 1, 2018Often items that improve your shooting life are small ticket pieces, but they don’t always get the attention they deserve. This week, we’re correcting that by covering Glock 24 Mags, Geisselle Charging Handles, Ultradyne Folding Sights, & Champion Targets.
The Thompson Submachine Gun – From Chicago Streets to European Battlefields (#2 – Allied Small Arms WWII)
Updated: September 1, 2018The Thompson Submachine Gun was a weapon respected by Prohibition-era gangsters before being toted across Europe by American soldiers in WWII.
Savage 10 GRS 6.5 Creedmoor – Push Button Easy
Updated: August 3, 2024This week, we got a chance to look at a Savage 10 GRS, which boasts a Berserk stock, suppressor-ready barrel and runs off Magpul AICS style magazines.
Ruger Precision Rimfire .22 LR: Review
Updated: August 26, 2018The Ruger Precision Rimfire (RPR) Model 8400 is a bolt action .22 LR made to mimic a full-size precision chassis long range centerfire rifle. It has the ability to be a super short rimfire action or mimic a centerfire short action rifle. It’s a tac driving machine that has phenomenal ergonomics and an easily adjustable stock…
The Smith & Wesson Victory .38 – A Cop Gun Goes to War (#1 – Allied Small Arms WWII)
Updated: August 25, 2018The Victory .38 was a wartime version of the original Smith and Wesson Model 10 first introduced in 1899. The gun was variously known as the S&W Military and Police or the S&W Hand Ejector. Total production exceeded six million copies. While civilian variants typically sported a deep blue finish and a variety of barrel lengths, the Victory model was bred purely for combat.