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 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...
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...