Two of Smith & Wesson’s ’90s Stainless Metallic Fantastics
Ahhh, the 1990s, a decade of good and bad.
When The Rachel was the haircut that all the women wanted, Grunge replaced Metal in the music world, and the Clinton Assault Weapons Ban happened.
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Hidden Treasure: Finding Old Guns in Old Homes
Known as “The Oldest House in St. Augustine,” the González-Alvarez House dates to 1723. It’s an impressive yet simple structure that blends its original Spanish architecture with English influences as it changed hands over the years.
Being...
The Colt Cowboy: An Example of Why the Consumer Shouldn’t Always Be Listened To
Over and over again, on various online forums, social media platforms, and in the local gun shops. We hear people constantly say, "If company X made product Y, I'd buy it!"
Right now, I constantly...
Old School Cool: Smith & Wesson’s Model 645 and 745 Second Generation .45 Autos
Believe it or not, back in the day Smith & Wesson made guns that weren't 1911s or striker fired M&Ps. Big Blue was actually pretty innovative in their designs and they had a hell...
A History of Gun Regulations in the U.S. (Infographic)
Bear Creek Arsenal has created another cool infographic (Hunt With The Perfect Cartridge infographic HERE), this time detailing some of the more notable firearm regulations passed in the United States from the 1791 Second...
The Taurus PT-92AF Is Not Obscure, But I Sure Desired It Anyway
In 1974, the Ministério da Defesa Brasileiro (Brazilian Ministry of Defense) awarded Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta the contract for their new 9x19mm service pistol, the Model 92. Part of that contract stipulated that Beretta...
Obscure Object of Desire: HK VP70Z Pistol
The Heckler & Koch GmbH Volkspistole Modell 1970 Zivil, otherwise known as the VP70Z was the firearms industry's first commercially mass produced polymer framed striker fired pistol. It beat GLOCK by twelve years and...
Obscure Object of Desire: Tanfoglio MOSSAD Pistol
I truly do not understand how so many members of my tribe – that is to say, Jewish folk – can say and mean “Never Again,” and simultaneously push for civilian disarmament. I can't...
Gun Review: Taylor’s and Company 1858 Remington Conversion Revolver
Remington’s Model 1858 revolver was the primary competitor to the Colt revolver for several decades and a famous and worthwhile handgun in its own right. The revolver went into production in 1858. While some...
Obscure Object of Desire: Cobray Pocket Pal .22 LR/.380 ACP Revolver
By Jeremy S.
Cobray Company, best known for manufacturing versions of the MAC series of pistols and the infamous Street Sweeper back in the 70’s and 80’s, also apparently spit out a few of these...
Obscure Object Of Desire: 1954 Irish Contract Lee-Enfield Mk2 Rifle
By Chris Dumm
I know what you're thinking: Lee-Enfields are about as obscure as Ford Escorts. The Brits made 17 million of them. Between 1895 and 1957 soldiers equipped with the gun fought for Crown...
Obscure Object of Desire: The Soviet Stechkin Machine Pistol
Developed in 1949, the Stechkin is a select-fire, straight blowback pistol chambered in 9x18mm that's capable of firing 750 rounds per minute accurately out to a distance of 200 meters. Or so it was...