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M1 Garand Rifle

M1 Garand Rifle

If the Winchester 1873 was “the gun that won the west,” perhaps we could say the M1 Garand is “the gun that won the war.” The rapid-firing, heavy-hitting, distance-stretching reputation of M1 Garand placed fear in the hearts of its enemy long before the trigger finger flexed.  The story of the M1 Garand is a […]

M14 VS M1 Garand

M14 VS M1 Garand

By Guy J. Sagi So you want to buy a classic battle rifle? Fair enough. It’s something that most men desire to own in their lifetime. Sure, you could buy a Rolex, Leica camera, or some other luxury tchotchke. But there’s something about a linseed oil-rubbed woodgrain stock and parkerized stainless steel finish that excites […]

what is an AR-10

What Is An AR-10 Battle Rifle?

Using the analogy of a family, the AR-10 is the older, more powerful, and more reliable brother of the AR-15. Still, the younger brother has achieved much more popularity and success and led a more exciting life. Both rifles are part of the Armalite family, and historically, the AR-10 and AR-15 are not its oldest […]

garand thumb

What Is Garand Thumb?

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase Garand thumb? Is it the YouTuber (a.k.a. Mike Jones) showing videos of firearms and combat techniques on his channel? Or is the banged-up thumb or discolored thumbnail you got from the bolt of an M1 Garand slamming closed on it? If you’ve ever reloaded an M1 […]

guns of rambo

Guns Of Rambo

Let’s face it, Sylvester Stallone doesn’t quickly let go of his characters. He held on to Rocky Balboa for six films spanning 30 years (1976-2006). So far, he has shot up the big screen with the guns of Rambo in five pictures starting in 1982 and continuing into 2019 for an amazing 37-year run! The […]