In today’s article, Will Dabbs takes a look at the MG 42 general-purpose machine gun used by Nazi Germany during World War II. The automatic weapon had a significant influence on future German machine guns as well as those in other countries. This gun’s high cyclic rate of fire earned it a variety of nicknames including Hitler’s Buzzsaw and Hitler’s ...
Editor’s Note: Please check with the rules of the shooting range you attend before you attempt any specific drills/tactics/etc. Training at public ranges has its limitations, and many of those limitations are in place to keep everyone safe. For instance, drawing from a holster or from concealment is almost always never allowed. Some ranges don’t allow shooting fast. Timers with buzzers ...
Editor’s Note: This article is presented for discussion and is not training or legal advice. Please seek out high-quality personal defense training and legal advice from qualified sources in your area. We are all subject to human aggression, but how do you avoid becoming a victim? What three combative concepts should you keep at the ready if ever challenged with a ...
On October 26, Springfield shook the world with the introduction of the SA-35, an updated version of the venerable P-35 9mm pistol. The response to the pistol was overwhelming, as was the demand for pistols. As I write this article, that demand has no sign of ceasing. In this SA-35 review, the author pulls the pistol apart, thoroughly examines it and ...
XS Sights recently introduced a new aftermarket handguard option that replaces the original handguard for Smith & Wesson’s Model 1854 lever-action rifle with the 19.25-inch barrel chambered for .44 Magnum. This new aluminum handguard is longer, so it covers more of the hot barrel’s surface area and also has M-Lok slots on all three sides to facilitate the mounting of ...
If you’re reading an article on this site, you almost assuredly have preferences of where you like to shoot. Indeed, a good range can be many things. It can be an oasis from the stresses and pressures of modern life, giving us a place to unwind and do some ballistic meditation. It can be a place of growth, where we ...
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld New York’s law requiring background checks and a fee for ammunition purchases, rejecting arguments that it violates the Second Amendment. While the case now returns to a lower court, the law remains in effect, reinforcing the state’s stricter approach to firearm and ammunition regulation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ALBANY, NY (4-minute read) ...
Performance shooters generally enjoy the rush of initial training progress. Groups tighten, times drop and every trigger press feels like another victory. Progress is visible and addictive. But, somewhere along the way, the gains slow. The hits stay the same. The timer stalls. The harder you grind, the less you get back. That’s the law of diminishing returns—where the squeeze ...
I show how to build a Hollywood-quiet AR that takes full advantage of the .338 ARC cartridge. Hornady has been on a roll the past few years with its line of ARC cartridges. The 6mm ARC, .22 ARC and now .338 ARC are all impressive new cartridges that don’t disappoint. But there’s a burning question most of us have: Do ...
Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’ve got the Taurus Model 850 .38 Special revolver and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Taurus 850 revolver (MSRP: $499.99) The short-barrel, small-frame revolver is one of the most ubiquitous concealed-carry staples out there, with literally decades ...