Firearms

The M3A1 is an old grease gun that stood out in Vietnam in the 1960s and 1970s. It takes its name from a tool still used by mechanics today. This gun was particularly developed in WWII and is almost...

Far from the myth that a large, heavy gun is more difficult to shoot, such guns can actually be easier to use. This is because the size of the gun lessens recoil, the backward movement of a gun when...

Just like in any industry, a new caliber or configuration hits the market each year. In fact, there are a lot of products for any single part of a gun, ranging from muzzle-loader to springs and pins and so...

Fabrique Nationale began producing the Model 1889 Mausers for Belgium in 1891. They soon expanded and created new Models for Brazil, Costa Rica, and several other countries. In 1936 Dieudonne Saive, FN’s chief firearms designer, developed and patented a...

The M3, famously known as the 'grease gun,' is a cheap gun used as a temporary gun during World War II. It was named a 'grease gun' due to its resemblance to a mechanic’s lubrication tool. The gun has...

While there are numerous questions that accompany those who are conceal carrying, such as which gun, clothing options, and holsters, ammunition is also important. A common question is “how much ammo should you carry?” While most of the time...

Have you ever wondered if wadcutter ammunition can protect you? Well, it appears that the sharp shoulder of the wadcutter can cut tissue, making it a good choice for personal defense purposes. Specifically, wadcutters work best when shooting in...

John Moses Browning is often known as a gunsmith, but he was also an inventor, innovator, and one of the most successful firearm designers in the world. He can be considered the father of modern firearms and is responsible...

The origins of the AN/M2 .50-cal date back to 1917 in John M. Browning’s model of the .30-cal. machine gun. It entered service in the year 1923 but really made its mark in 1941 up until 1945 when it...

British Galilean “optical” sights a more mysterious piece amongst collectors and students, as well as propose questions as to how large of a role they played in WWI. There are numerous questions regarding the sight that need to be...