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By Roy Huntington Posted in #Guns I’ve always thought a Springfield Armory Mil-Spec was the best value in a modern 1911 anywhere. There, I said it. There are other “affordable” 1911 autos out there, and some are lower-priced than a Mil-Spec. But I feel strongly that when you take a hard look at the quality of workmanship, forged construction, level of fit and finish, accuracy and reliability, the Mil-Spec wins every time. During my tenure as editor of American Handgunner, I must have had two dozen Mil-Specs come across my desk at one point or another. Every single one shot great,…

Fine-motor skills are all of those little functions that we do on a daily, even hourly, basis with our fingers and hands. Tying our shoes, buttoning our shirts, typing on the computer are all fine-motor skills. For the defensive shooter, fine-motor skills are also involved in loading the gun, executing the proper trigger press and clearing malfunctions. In fact, take a minute to examine all of the things you do on a daily basis—not just gun related—and you will realize we are using fine-motor skills constantly. What messes everything up is something called the fight-or-flight response. When we are faced…

Ruger debuted its first LC Carbine in 2022, building it in the somewhat surprising chambering choice of 5.7×28 mm and followed up this launch with an LC Carbine in .45 ACP early in 2024. Now, the gunmaker offers a 10 mm-chambered version of the popular LC line. This newest LC Carbine represents a solid choice for home- and self-defense applications and will be a lot of fun at the range and for general recreational shooting. Blowback-operated and featuring a 16.25-inch, threaded barrel, this LC Carbine measures out at just 28.6 inches. At 7 pounds, 4 ounces, the 10 mm model…

Canada Pursues NATO STANAG of 6.5 x 43mm During my visit to Canada last week, I spoke with multiple people across the Army and industry and one topic dominated discussions, the 6.5 x 43 cartridge. You probably know it by the designation of 264 USA, named when it was developed by the US Army Marksmanship Unit as an intermediate cartridge. Turns out, it’s a ballistic Goldilocks between 5.56 and 7.62 NATO and that term came up over and over in conversation. It offers additional range and lethality over both 5.56 and 7.62 NATO with a compromise in ammunition weight between…

Back in April a reader posted a link to this 2023 USMC incident report regarding a negligent discharge of an M18 Modular Handgun System pistol by a foreign national gate guard on Okinawa, to the comments section of SSD. I read it and wondered why I hadn’t heard about it. Current hysteria over the P320 aside, Modular Handgun System pistols are equipped with a manual safety. If one did indeed discharge all by itself while “safe and secure in the holster”, as alleged in this indecent report, there are significant concerns over the safety of our service members regarding the…

NATICK, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES NATICK, Mass. – In a strategic collaboration with the Army’s Personnel Airdrop Systems (PADS) team, a group of Northeastern University industrial engineering students culminated their senior capstone competition, delivering more than first prize. The Parachute Quality Assurance Modernization Team, mentored by U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) aerospace engineer Tashfiq “Tash,” Salam, stood out among 40 engineering teams, each challenged to develop real-world solutions for government and industry use. Guided by a shared mission, the team of four delivered an award-winning design: a suite of integrated digital tools, modernizing quality assurance for one of Airborne’s…

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems shared the following statement late last week on X: Screenshot World First — Combat-Proven Laser Defense, Powered by Rafael For the first time in history, high-power laser systems have been used to intercept aerial threats in combat. This unprecedented breakthrough took place during the Swords of Iron War — with Rafael’s advanced technology at the heart of the operation. Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Developed in close partnership with the Israel Ministry of Defense and the Israeli Air Force, Rafael’s laser interceptors were successfully deployed by the IAF’s Aerial Defense Array, neutralizing enemy threats with speed, precision, and…

For several decades, Hi-Point Firearms has been known for selling simple and affordable carbines, pistols and large format pistols chambered for a diverse array of pistol cartridges. Hi-Point Firearm’s products primarily work off simple and straightforward blowback actions. For 2025, this popular company is introducing a trio of new AR-15-pattern firearms for the first time in its history. Hi-Point Firearms’ new AR-15 options consist of a 16-inch 5.56 NATO carbine, a 10.5-inch 5.56 NATO large-format pistol and a 10.5-inch .300 BLK large-format pistol. Most importantly, the unique sales proposition for Hi-Point Firearms new AR-15 pattern products is centered around bringing…

By Jeremy Tremp Posted in #Guns #Skills I have always been in love with the idea of placing shots at extreme distances with pinpoint accuracy on paper or steel. Little did I know how much knowledge and skill goes into such feats. I have done extensive carbine training and engaged targets out to 300 yards with ease, but I’ve never had the opportunity to stretch those skills into long-range precision shooting. That is, until now. The Rights Tools — and Teacher My firearm of choice for this project was the M1A, a fine firearm from Geneseo, Illinois’ Springfield Armory. Based…

Compatible with Mossberg 500/590A1 models in 12, 16 and 20 gauge as well as the Maverick Model 88 variants, the Hogue Overmold Stock is designed to re-use the factory-stock bolt with the addition of a flat washer. As its name implies, the stock’s exterior is comprised of the same purchase-enhancing material as the company’s super-popular line of grips by the same name. MSRP: $69.95; hogueinc.com A dedicated weaponlight that does require the added clutter of an accessory rail, the Nightstick Shotgun Forend Light with Green Laser replaces a factory Mossberg 500/590/Shockwave forearm with one constructed from a one-piece body of…