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An Official Journal Of The NRA | Functional Upgrades & Enhancements For The Beretta 1301 Tactical
1+ year, 1+ day ago (721+ words) Below is a quick rundown about some popular or notable 1301 Tactical shotgun accessories and upgrades. Keep in mind that the Beretta 1301s accessory options are vast and this is by no means comprehensive. Aridus Industries Stock Adapter for Magpul SGA Stock:…...
An Official Journal Of The NRA | Beretta's 1301 Tactical vs. A300 Ultima Patrol Shotguns: Which Should You Choose?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (885+ words) Ever since Beretta launched the A300 Ultima Patrol shotgun in 2024 as a less-pricey alternative to the 1301 Tactical, online gun forums and You Tubers have debated whether the 1301 is worth $650 more than the A300. Like any comparison, the answer lies in what features…...
An Official Journal Of The NRA | Colt Gets $40 Million Contract for M4/M4 A1 Carbines
2+ week, 3+ day ago (245+ words) Colt's Manufacturing has been awarded a $40, 863, 564 firm-fixed-price contract with U. S. Army Contracting Command to produce M4/M4 A1 carbines for sale to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, Macedonia and Tunisia. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity agreement's estimated date of completion is March 31, 2031. Volume of guns headed to…...
An Official Journal Of The NRA | Gun Of The Week: Military Armament MAC-5 K
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (122+ words) One American Rifleman contributor let Vang Comp Systems work its magic on a well-used Remington 870 Police Magnum shotgun. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Gunsite, an elite training establishment in Arizona founded by Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper to help train Americans in…...
An Official Journal Of The NRA | The Short Life of America's Anti-Tank Rifles
1+ mon, 3+ week 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…...
An Official Journal Of The NRA | Springfield Armory's XD Mod. 4 OSP: Anything But Basic
1+ mon, 3+ week 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…...
An Official Journal Of The NRA | 250 Years of the U. S. Army: From Vietnam to Today
1+ mon, 4+ week 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…...
An Official Journal Of The NRA | 250 Years of the U. S. Army: Bolt-Actions & Semi-Automatics on the Battlefield
2+ mon, 4+ 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…...
An Official Journal Of The NRA | U. S. Army & Navy Award FN a $9. 9 Million Contract for Machine Guns
2+ mon, 5+ 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…...
An Official Journal Of The NRA | A Clear Advantage: The Shield Sights OSMx Competition Red-Dot
2+ mon, 1+ week 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…...