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3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment Dons SIG M17 Sentinel Pistols

3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment Dons SIG M17 Sentinel Pistols

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SIG Sauer presented the set of four pistols to the Sentinals, guardians of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers a few days ago.

Magpul's New Eyewear is Comfortable, Stylish, and Could Save Your Ugly Mug

Magpul’s New Eyewear is Comfortable, Stylish, and Could Save Your Ugly Mug

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The legendary polymer magazine company has expanded their product line this summer to include a new stock, bipod, apparel, and three eyewear models available in dozens of lens color and tint combinations.

SIG Unveils Tomb of the Unknown Presentation, Commercial MHS Pistols

SIG Unveils Tomb of the Unknown Presentation, Commercial MHS Pistols

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SIG Sauer is giving four unique M17 pistols to the U.S. Army 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment – The Old Guard – for the Tomb Guard Sentinels. Each pistol is engraved differently to represent the Sentinel creed. The four guns, Silence, Respect, Dignity and Perseverance, have alloy frames with wood grip inserts, a big departure from [...]

Private Bob Shine and the M3A1 Grease Gun: Desperate, Ugly, Awesome

Private Bob Shine and the M3A1 Grease Gun: Desperate, Ugly, Awesome

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The M3 submachine gun was built for WWII. The stamped steel gun was nicknamed the “Grease Gun,” but it cost Uncle Sam only $18 to make.

1LT Waverly Wray and His M1 Rifle: There Can Be Only One M1

1LT Waverly Wray and His M1 Rifle: There Can Be Only One M1

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The M1 was a flawed, bulky design. It also brought state-of-the-art firepower to the hands of infantrymen across multiple wars.

Shop POMP USA: Where All Sellers Are Military Vets and First Responders

Shop POMP USA: Where All Sellers Are Military Vets and First Responders

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This is truly a veteran-owned business giving back to the community and enabling veterans and first responders to set up an e-commerce store for free, an incredible value for a young entrepreneur.

The Army's Rifles are Going Off by Themselves, and they Have a Fix

The Army’s Rifles are Going Off by Themselves, and they Have a Fix

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Fortunately the fix is pretty easy. It only happens with oversize fire control parts, so armorers can re-shape parts without having to replace them.

Introducing the 9mm Glock 45: A Glock 19X Improved

Introducing the 9mm Glock 45: A Glock 19X Improved

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Glock is officially announcing the newest model, the Glock 45. The Glock 45 is an improved version of the military’s Glock 19X for commercial and police markets.

The M1 Carbine and The Story of War Hero Jack Lucas

The M1 Carbine and The Story of War Hero Jack Lucas

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The M1 carbine was designed as a Personal Defense Weapon of sorts. It combined the portability of a handgun with the magazine capacity of an autoloading rifle.

John C. Garand’s Personal M1 Garand Auctions for $287,500

John C. Garand’s Personal M1 Garand Auctions for $287,500

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John Garand refused numerous and substantial offers from foreign governments and arms companies for the rights to his rifle’s design, but upon his retirement he accepted the one millionth M1 Garand as a token of his nation’s appreciation. That rifle sold last week for $287,500 through the Rock Island Auction Company.