The M1 Carbine: 10 Little-Known Facts The “U.S. Carbine, Caliber .30, M1” was the most produced American infantry arm of World War II. And it’s back in production today. As this is written, my cheek is gleefully stained with linseed oil (either that or I have jaundice) from test-firing the M1 Carbine and M1A1 Paratrooper…
Category: Firearms History
Know Your Firearms History: The Dillinger Gang’s Assault Rifle
The Dillinger Gang’s Assault Rifle When we think of 1930s bank robberies, the Thompson no doubt comes to mind. These heavy yet potent sub-guns were among the most preferred weapons of that era’s outlaws. The Dillinger/Nelson gang was no exception, of course, and Johnny D. was not afraid to sling a drum full of…
The Evolution of the Battle Rifle: From the FAL to Today’s AR-10
The Evolution of the Battle Rifle: From the FAL to Today’s AR-10 For firearm enthusiasts, military historians, and professional shooters, the battle rifle is revered as a symbol of the evolution of modern weaponry. From the iconic FN FAL, famously known as “The Right Arm of the Free World,” to the robust and versatile…
The .22 Rifle: Practical and Tactical?
The .22 Rifle: Practical and Tactical? The .22 rifle is an infinitively practical firearm that fills many-a-niche. The rifles themselves can be had for much less than their more powerful centerfire counterparts, as is the ammunition. The .22 LR cartridge itself is ubiquitous, easy to pack, and lacks the noise and recoil associated with…
On This Day in History: January 4, 1847
Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the United States government and in doing so, Truly made All Men Equal.
Know Your Firearms History: The Maxim Irony
On This Day in History, November 4, 1862
Built over 150 years ago, the first machine gun is still influential American inventor Richard Jordan Gatling patents the hand-cranked Gatling machine gun in Indianapolis. “It occurred to me that if I could invent a machine gun which could by its rapidity of fire, enable one man to do as much battle duty…
Guerilla Gunsmith: Rogue-9 (DIY Advanced 3D Printed 9mm Firearm)
Rogue-9 : Advanced 3D Printed 9mm Firearm At Home The 31st saw the release of what is probably the most refined and easily made 3D printed semi-automatic firearms offered for download so far. The Rogue-9 is a compact and improved ‘remake’ of the FGC-9 (currently arming thousands across the globe). Like the FGC-9, it requires no restricted firearms parts…
Karl Dahl: Presentation: Small Arms of the Spanish Civil War
Handgun Corner: Jeff Cooper’s First Article from 1946
Jeff Cooper’s First Article Here is a scanned copy of Jeff Cooper’s first published article, from the Marine Corps Gazette, in Sept 1946. Titled “What Good Is A Pistol?”, it discusses pistol training and caliber selection. Highlights: Cooper comments that the semiauto pistol be redesigned to have more slant and a slight curve — essentially…