3+ week, 1+ day ago  (376+ words) Nevertheless, the Boys anti-tank rifle was subsequently used with some success against lightly armored Japanese and Italian tanks and fixed positions such as pillboxes and gun emplacements. While soon outclassed by more effective anti-tank weapons, the Boys anti-tank rifle was…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (223+ words) The dimensions of the XD Mod. 4 OSP place it in the "do-all" compact-size category. With a 4-inch hammer-forged barrel, the pistol has an overall length of 7. 3 inches, a height of 5. 5 inches and weighs 27 ounces. Steel parts are given Springfield's Melonite…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (699+ words) For more than half a century, the U. S. Army's standard infantry rifle has undergone a remarkable transformation, from the battle rifles of the World War II era to the compact, modular carbines carried by soldiers today. This evolution reflects advances in…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (742+ words) The Krag & Its Shortcomings The Krag-J'rgensen was the first general-issue bolt-action rifle fielded by the U. S. military, representing a significant leap forward from the single-shot Trapdoor Springfield it replaced. But the Krag arrived at a critical moment, just as the bolt-action…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (266+ words) Chambered in 7. 62 NATO, the M240 B's cold hammer-forged, mil-spec barrel has a hard-chromed bore for longer life, improved accuracy and maximum range of 3, 725 meters. The receiver is machined steel and equipped with a top-mounted M1913 Picatinny optics rail. The crossbolt safety and…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (266+ words) Like other sights in Shield's lineup, the new sight gives the OMSsc the "x" treatment. This means a lens with an 80 percent greater area, intended for competitive shooters. The resulting sight is 1. 61x1. 34x1. 07-inch and weighs one ounce. Like all of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (510+ words) Shortly following the proclamation in June 1775 that the militia outside Boston were officially Continental Army soldiers, there quickly rose questions regarding supply and armament, particularly on the front of how to adequately and consistently arm the haphazardly equipped men currently…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (306+ words) The Swiss Armed Forces (Armasuisse) announced it selected the SIG Sauer P320 to serve as its new standard-issued sidearm in December. The decision is a critical step in the Swiss Armed Forces New Generation Project, a soldier-focused modernization effort. " SIG Sauer…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (443+ words) FN America made headlines in October 2025 when it announced that commercial SCAR rifles would be discontinued for the U. S. market. Fortunately for fans of the platform, the company used the word "legacy" in its press release when referring to the discontinued…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (200+ words) The OD green polymer frame supports the serial numbered one-piece, removable chassis. The number is visible through a port cut into the right side of the frame." The dustcover features a molded-in, 1. 5-inch, one-slot accessory rail for lights and lasers....