Want to learn about these two custom Auto Ordnance Thompson 1927-A1s came together for our “Custom Challenge“? Read below. Want to enter and win? Skip to the entry form at the bottom of this article. Good luck! Developed by General John T. Thompson during the last years of World War
I’d be willing to bet that when you hear the name Barrett mentioned in any firearms-centric conversation, your mind goes immediately to the world-famous .50-caliber semi-auto that’s fielded by 75 countries for their fighting men and women. While its original designation is the Model 82, military fans and aficionados know
In September of 2017, friends and I took a dream trip to visit the World War II battlefields of D-Day. June 6, 1944, marked the opening move of Operation Overlord. This was the Allied plan to invade France at Normandy and open a second front against Hitler in Western Europe.
Blown up, severely burned and nearly dead with bilateral femur fractures, Sergeant Omar “Crispy” Avila kept on fighting to help his teammates survive. Courage under fire? Try courage while on fire! Tank tough? This guy is simply a tank. [in_content post=”46″ alignment=”align-left” /] As I type this, it’s exactly 12
To me, Walthers represent what all guns should be: impeccably engineered and dependable. We had one Walther next to a row of Anschutz rifles when I was captain of the rifle team in college. It was always in high demand. [in_content post=”8058″ alignment=”align-left” /] The Walther P88 was authorized for
With so many options in the AR market there’s little excuse to not build the exact rifle you want, as long as your budget permits. After spending 15 years on active duty in the U.S. Army, I decided to enjoy some freedom and live in the Pacific Northwest. Those two
Jeff Cooper’s Scout rifle has a legion of devotees keeping the Scout torch burning bright, and rightfully so. What is not to like about a rifle with a concept centered on versatility and real world application? Of course, some people are dubious of something that promises to do several tasks
Over the last decade or so, the 1911 has enjoyed something of a resurgence. While the clichés still flew from people who probably never even owned a 1911, the classic pistol was once again in the spotlight. Many gun-makers brought on new lines and designs as the market demand grew.
“The first time I was shot at, I was 14 or 15 years old. I had ventured out to try and catch a glimpse of one of my favorite bands playing at a venue in Detroit called Harpos. Anyone who knows this venue knows that you really don’t want to
