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The end result offers Information Age function and design along with Old World parkerized steel and stained walnut. However, todays M1A Tanker has some remarkably deep roots. Around this time engineers began experimenting with a shortened Garand for use by airborne troops and the like. That initial effort was marked M1E5 but classified as the M1A3. However, it fared poorly. This new gun incorporated a folding steel pantograph stock that was both unwieldy and uncomfortable....

This doesnt seem to be a major problem with the Hellcat. The industry has embraced the micro 9mm with arms wide open. As a result, Ive gathered five different holsters for the Hellcat covering a range of carry modes. To effectively carry this pistol, you need to get a specially designed holster for the Springfield Hellcat. My focus was on concealed carry in my selection because the Hellcat is clearly a concealed carry gun....

December 6th, 2019 3:48 runtime When it comes to defensive firearms, reliability is a must. The gun needs to work for you every time you pull the trigger. Believe it or not, a handguns grip can play a large role in reliability. Yamil found that the Hellcat is a remarkably controllable pistol for its tiny size. If you cant hold onto the pistol, your accuracy will be awful and you may even induce malfunctions....

Depending on how much you use electronic devices, it can actually be a fairly devastating event. If power is out long enough, you could end up losing everything in your refrigerator and freezers. If your freezer is a big part of your food preps, that can be catastrophic. For most prepared folks, that means having a portable generator. Theres just one problem how do you know what kind to get?...

All of these were fine weapons, but U.S. small arms logistics had become unduly complex. During 1944, U.S. Ordnance began development of a new cartridgethe 7.62mm T65. M14 rifleman of the 1st Infantry Division with two 20-round magazines taped together, near Bien Hoa, October 1965. This would later be slightly modified (during 1954) to become the standard 7.6251 NATO round. The M14 concept represented practical thinking: a single rifle filling multiple roles while using the same ammunition....

That was proven again earlier this year when Springfield Armory introduced the 10mm XD-M OSP. But what exactly is the OSP variant, you might ask? You know, pretty much all you could ask for in a 10mm. The threaded barrel will accommodate suppressors, obviously, and the new taller irons make that package complete. But that isnt what sprung to mind immediately for me. How About This? Oh, you’re able to, and it isnt a bad option....

December 1st, 2019 4minute read It was a lovely October Sunday afternoon in Arizona. Debbie Keehart, myHer Handgunco-founder, and I were hosting our womens monthly practice session. After a long, hot Arizona summer, 85-degree temps have that effect on us. On this day,I brought Springfields new Hellcat 9mm micro compact pistol. A lot of our ladies got a big smile on their face when I introduced the gun. Thanks for letting me shoot the Hellcat, Kippi....

So, Im glad youre back! I know, its been a long road, and you have been itching to get into shooting competition. Lets just make a quick basic checklist to confirm youve got everything you need for your first intro class. Heres what I recommend: You likely already own items one through five. I have faith that youve chosen wisely. The good news is, I dont have to. These ambassadors organize beginner competition courses and matches to help get new fish into the pond....

Any why should it? Its like the perfect gun. But now they have begun to offer it in 10mm. Why 10mm? Lack of available ammunition is the biggest complaint I hear from people about the 10mm. While this is true to an extent, its changing rapidly. At the time of this article, I have numerous loads of 10mm ammunition ranging from 60-gr. bullets, with muzzle velocities of 1,125 fps all the way up to 2,400 fps....

The DNA is quite obviously Springfield Armorys SOCOM 16, a technological marvel in its own right. This rifle version retains all the goodness of the SOCOM that we have come to expect. Significantly shorter overall length of 37.25? The new rifle offers all the charm of the M1A, but in a truckgun-sized package. Muzzle brake designed to tame .308 from a 16 barrel? XS tritium sights, for all conditions? But all the familiar M1A features are there as well....

November 26th, 2019 5minute read Violence on the US-Mexican border is nothing new. The population of Columbus was little more than 300 residents. Cavalry patrols and guards were doubled in anticipation that trouble was brewing. Pancho Villa, a Mexican revolutionary leader, sent his men on an unprovoked attack into United States territory in 1916. Image: United States Library of Congress Shouts of Viva Villa and Viva Mexico carried through the night air....

November 25th, 2019 4minute read There are roughly one million sound suppressors currently in the NFA registry. However, while thats hardly chump change the really onerous bit is the wait. The last BATF Form 4 I did took nearly a year. The SilencerCo Omega 45K mounted up on a Springfield Armory XD-M .45 is the ultimate offensive handgun system, and unbelievably adaptable. Ill be waiting patiently. Anyway, as a result, it behooves us to get maximum use out of each NFA item....

November 23rd, 2019 3minute read For ultimate reliability, you want a revolver, right? Well, mountain lions, bears, and wolves. Its hard to overcome what I have learned over many years, but Im taking a semi-auto this time. Educators talk about the law of primacy. That means the things you learn first stick hard. A New Direction First, what am I taking with me? Well, a 10mm, but thats not surprising....