Rifles

The Second Showdown: The Mosin Nagent vs. the Gew 98/Kar98K Rifles

World War II saw a de facto rematch between the Mauser and the Mosin-Nagant, but it was with new versions of each respective rifle. Following a trend that had begun...

The First Showdown: The Mosin Nagent vs. the Gew 98/Kar98K Rifles

Twice in the twentieth century, the German Army marched eastward, where it engaged in brutal combat against a determined foe. It could be argued that the record for the German military...

The M1 Garand Was Truly Iconic, But Does It Live Up to the Hype?

The historical significance of the M1 Garand can’t be overstated. It was the first semi-automatic military rifle to be employed as a standard shoulder weapon, a point that was quite notable at...

The M14 Rifle Is Super Popular for a Reason

“I don’t want no teenage queen/I just want my M14…” My fellow military film buffs will instantly recognize those two lines as part of a classic running cadence from the...

The Arisaka: The Birth of the First Japanese “Smokeless” Rifle

The end of the Edo Period brought forth several innovations in military technology to improve upon Japan’s two-century-long gap since its previous contact with any European civilization. From mass-produced sidearms...

The Birth of the SKS Carbine’s 7.62x39mm Cartridge

If asked about the 7.62x39mm cartridge (aka the 7.62 Soviet and .30 Russian Short), the first firearm that comes to mind is almost certainly the Avtomat Kalashnikova, i.e., the AK-47 assault rifle....

What Was the Best U.S. Army Rifle in History? Meet the M1 Garand

What is/was the best U.S. Army rifle? If we’re going to go with length of service, then one could make the case for the M16/M4 series, which in one variant or another...

The 5 Best Rifles to Ever Go to War

What You Need to Know: The article highlights five of the most outstanding and revolutionary service rifles ever used by the United States military. It begins with the Kentucky Long...

Why British Rangers Love Their New L403A1 Rifle

What You Need to Know: The British military’s Ranger Regiment, created in 2021, has received the L403A1, an advanced rifle designed for special operations. Built by Knight’s Armament, the L403A1...

India On Track to Become Major Producer of the AK-203 Assault Rifle

Throughout much of the Cold War, India was a major military client of the Soviet Union. That continued after the dissolution of the Communist nation in 1991, with New Delhi...

5 Best Guns to Defend Your Home In an Emergency

Here’s What You Need to Know: Some guns do it better than others. This is the complete guide to home defense guns. In this in-depth guide, you’ll learn: -What to...

How the M16 Rifle Outlasted Its Critics and Competitors

Summary and Key Points: The M16 rifle, designed by Eugene Stoner and adopted by the U.S. military in the 1960s, has remained a staple due to its reliability, modularity, and...