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An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: XS Sights Handguard for Henry Rifles

11+ mon, 1+ day ago  (196+ words) Texas-based XS Sights has just launched a new handguard compatible with Henry lever-action rifles and carbines. The new XS Sights handguards bring a level of modernity and customization to the lever gun, one of the oldest types of repeating rifles…...

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An Official Journal Of The NRA | The Evolution of Military Revolver Training

7+ mon, 6+ day ago  (461+ words) Revolvers have been part of the US military arsenal for a long time. In fact, despite the 1911 semi-automatic having "won two World Wars!," the revolver continued in US military service longer than that 1911 to 1985 time period. Both the Army and…...

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An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: XS Sights Smith & Wesson M&P Sights

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (313+ words) XS Sights has introduced more products to fit different handgun makes and models. Among its latest releases are the company's optics mounting plates and fiber-optic sights to fit a range of Smith & Wesson handguns. XS Sights Optics plates are CNC…...

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An Official Journal Of The NRA | Classics: Semmerling LM-4 Pistol

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (566+ words) The Semmerling LM-4 was the smallest .45 ACP handgun available to date. It was not a semi-automatic, but rather a manually operated pistol. This obviated the need for a slide to be cycled as well as a recoil spring'meaning less real estate…...

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An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: Safariland Holster Fits for Glock Gen6 Pistols

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (236+ words) With the recent public announcement of the new Gen6 Glock pistols during the early part of December 2025, Safariland has also been developing holster fits across its various product lines to accommodate these new handguns." "For nearly four decades, the pursuit of…...

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An Official Journal Of The NRA | Handguns: Carry Rotation Downside

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (658+ words) My carry habits were similar: Enthusiastic yet casual. In the gun store I managed I carried a Glock G23, mostly. Sometimes I'd carry a different pistol, just because. I was still a 20-something club kid who liked to dress cool, and…...

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An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: MDT STS Buttstock

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (198+ words) MDT (Modular Driven Technologies) has recently launched its new STS (Skeleton Traditional Stock). The new MDT STS" premise is simple: it provides shooters and hunters the traditional "profile" of a classic rifle stock while combining the physical and performance-improving attributes…...

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An Official Journal Of The NRA | Pro Shop: AR-15 Upgrades

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (91+ words) Watchtower's Apache line of 1911 double-stack pistols gets a Commander-size option. Confused by all these acronyms? Here's a handy guide. Viridian has released the Venta green-dot sight for carbines. You are an experienced shooter with multiple instructor certifications. You have been…...

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An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: Watchtower Apache Commander Pistol

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (150+ words) Given the Watchtower Apache Commander's traditional double stack 1911 construction which has a grip module that is separate from its frame, this pistol includes a Kevlar and carbon fiber reinforced module. This combination of materials provides both light weight and rigidity....

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An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: Viridian Venta Green-Dot Sight

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (273+ words) Viridian Weapon Technologies has just unveiled its new Venta Green Dot reflex sight, meant for long guns." The Venta borrows the ubiquitous and industry standard Aimpoint Micro T1/T2 mounting footprint for easy compatibility with several mounts and platforms. The Viridian Venta's…...