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      U.S. Air Force pilots get a solid self-defense package in the Cry Havoc GAU-5A.
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    FREE GUN FRIDAY: Win a SIG Sauer Pistol and 9mm Ammo!

    Guns of the Old West

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    The New Winchester Golden Spike Rifle Is Transcontinental Glory

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    Guns of the Old West

    Hostiles Guns: How Accurate Was Christian Bale’s Latest Western?

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    Gun Review: Pedersoli Classic Side-by-Side Deluxe Flintlock Shotgun

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    Guns of the Old West

    Gun Review: Umarex Colt Peacemaker Nickel & Gold

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    Guns of the Old West

    Shooting a SASS ‘Wild Bunch’ Match Using a Custom Ruger SR1911

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    The EMF 1858 Buffalo Bill Commemorative Shoots as Good as It Looks

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    Guns of the Old West

    Peacemaker Predecessor: Remembering the 1871-72 Colt Open Top

    Take a trip down memory lane with us as we look back on Colt’s first cartridge-firing six-shooter: the Colt Open Top.

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    Guns of the Old West

    Gun Review: Chiappa 1892 Mare’s Leg Third Version

    Practical shooter or total toy? This Chiappa Mare’s Leg, based on one used in 'Wanted: Dead or Alive' promotional photos, may surprise you with its performance.

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    The SIG P320 MAX is built to compete in Carry Optics division.
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    HEX Dragonfly: New Reflex Sight Runs on Pistols, Rifles & Shotguns
    When a trainee dropped an M67 grenade during training, the instructor had to save the day.
    That Time a Trainee Dropped an M67 Frag Grenade in a Training Bunker
    The Ruger Jeff Quinn Memorial GP100 pays tribute to the late gun reviewer.
    Jeff Quinn Memorial GP100: Ruger Honors Late Gunblast.com Creator
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    Guns of the Old West

    ‘Godless’ Firepower: 9 Guns Used in Netflix’s Western Miniseries

    Examining the firepower in 'Godless,' Netflix's newest Western which offers good entertainment with a good storyline and plenty of gunplay for old West enthusiasts.

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    Guns of the Old West

    Hidden Defenders: 5 Concealed Weapons Carried in the Old West

    Concealed carry isn’t a new concept. It was a common practice in the Wild West. People back then had a wide variety of choices, just as we do today.

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    Guns of the Old West

    How the Colt Police Positive Became the Top Choice Among Cops

    Starting in the early 1900s, the 4-inch-barreled Colt Police Positive became the handgun of choice for LEOs for nearly 40 years.

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    Guns of the Old West

    Guns of ‘The Son’: 16 Models Used in AMC’s New Western TV Series

    From the Colt Model 1911 to the Winchester Model 1907 and beyond, AMC's western TV series 'The Son' features an impressive arsenal on the Texas border.

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    Guns of the Old West

    Civil War Revolvers: The British Wheelguns Used in America’s Fight

    The Union and Confederacy both turned to Great Britain in their time of need. Here's a look at some British-made Civil War revolvers.

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    Guns of the Old West

    A Look at 2 Colt Model 1861 Revolvers Owned By Colonel Custer

    A hands-on look at two Colt Model 1861 revolvers owned, and possibly used by, the ill-fated Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer.

    Guns of the Old West

    American Tactical Road Agent: A Fast-Handling Scattergun

    The American Tactical Road Agent is a new mule-eared scattergun finding increasing popularity in Cowboy Action Shooting matches.

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    Guns of the Old West

    The Interesting History of Remington Revolvers From the 1850s-1870s

    We look back at the history of Remington revolvers from the 1850s to the 1870s, and how the New York arms-maker was almost always chasing Colt.

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    Guns of the Old West

    Cowboy Shotguns: 13 High-Quality Reproductions Fit for the Frontier

    A look at a baker's dozen high-quality 12- and 20-gauge reproduction cowboy shotguns from Chiappa, Cimarron, CZ, Stoeger and others.

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    Guns of the Old West

    Test-Firing 5 Colt Belly Guns to Measure Their Effectiveness

    Five legendary Colt belly guns—in five different calibers—get a range workout to find out which was most accurate in a close encounter.

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