The M1 carbine was developed to provide American troops with a lightweight battle rifle that was smaller and more maneuverable than the M1 Garand, but more powerful than the Thompson or the 1911; the … read more

Military surplus comprises a relatively large collection of gear, from surplus firearms to field gear to outerwear and personal items - with everything in between. In essence, military surplus, whate … read more

Previously, we’ve published on how to break in a leather holster, whether leather or thermoplastic holsters (like Kydex) are better, and what not to do with a leather holster. This post will ta … read more

As one of the most popular (and best-selling) handguns ever designed, there are naturally a lot of questions surrounding the venerable Colt 1911 pistol. Naturally, some of these have to do with 1911 m … read more

The Springfield 1903 is a fine rifle and it might be argued that it’s one of the better platforms that ever saw service in the hands of American infantrymen. There’s just one thing. Despi … read more