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How to Reduce Recoil in Your 1911(Post)
The M1911 is a heavy, steel-framed pistol that absorbs recoil well. All the same, being chambered in .45 ACP, it’s not quite a 9mm. There are some shooters who might prefer a little less recoil if the
What M1 Garand Parts Should You Keep on Hand?(Post)George Patton famously quipped that the M1 Garand was the “best battle implement ever devised.” You can agree with him, or you can take great issue (he was, after all, a highly divisive character) b
M1 Carbine Magazine Maintenance: Keep Your Mag Clean! (Post)The M1 carbine and its variants, which were officially in United States service from 1942 until 1973, served with distinction in the hands of U.S. troops throughout several critical engagements, inclu
FAL Parts and Accessories from Our Online Catalog (Post)Whether you’re a collector and actually own an FAL rifle or you just appreciate history, SARCO is your source for gun parts, especially for historically significant platforms like the FN FAL, which ha
The Pedersen Device: The Coolest Springfield Part You’ve Never Heard of(Post)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. Despite the power
Basic Steps to Disassembling Your Colt 1911 Original (Post)To properly clean a Colt 1911 original, you must know how to properly and safely disassemble it so that you can clean the internal components as well. There is a point at which just passing a brush th
Top 1911 Upgrades(Post)The 1911 is a fossil, not in the sense that it is dated but in the sense that it will never die. One of the most successful handgun platforms of all time, and by far one of the most influential, it ha
8 Things You Should Always Inspect on a Military Surplus Firearm(Post)We’ve published at length before about the incredible value you can often find in military surplus firearms. If you do your research right and put in the time shopping, you can often get a great deal.
Choosing a First Handgun (Plus Tips for First-Time Women Gun Owners)(Post)Figures will vary according to the source you trust, but according to some accounts (including one recent study from Harvard University) women constitute nearly half of all first-time gun owners.The i
About the M1 Bayonet(Post)It’s easy to get confused talking about the “M1 bayonet” since the M1 designation was shared across a wide range of models, including the bayonet as well as the M1 Garand and M1 Carbine.This is becaus
Rock Island 1911 Pistols: Are They Good?(Post)The M1911 in .45 ACP is arguably the most famous, and influential, pistol that has ever been developed.Heavy, reliable to a fault, ergonomic, and paired with a cartridge that offers great stopping pow
Classic (and Modern) Lever Actions Worth a Look(Post)In a world where the AR-15 is “America’s Rifle” most shooters are more interested in gas impingement, buffer weights, and bolt carrier group coatings than they are about tradition.You know, things tha
About the Winchester Model 1897(Post)The venerable Remington 870 might be able to lay claim to being the best-selling shotgun ever designed, and it might be one of the most popular pump-action shotguns of all time, but that does nothing
Affordable, Practical Firearm Parts and Accessories(Post)Firearm parts and accessories are often model or platform-specific, but there are some that offer a lot of value regardless, and some that appeal to a wider range of shooters than others.For instance,
Giving Your Gun a Quick Cleaning After the Range: High Level Notes(Post)Break out the gun cleaning kit, we’re going to break down how to give your gun a quick cleaning after the range. In recognition of the fact that firearms vary considerably in terms of action type and