Charles Roberts work on the development and employment of the 37mm cannon by the United States is a straightforward and informative examination of the weapon in a variety of roles to include anti-tank support for infantry, armament for tracked vehicles, and its use in unarmored vehicles, waterborne craft, and airplanes. The book is very …
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Articles, Reviews, Weaponry, Weapons of War / By ARGunners Magazine
Written by Nick Jacobellis Far too many people who are unfamiliar with the history, are unaware that Smith & Wesson firearms have served in the war, as well as in peace. This includes a sidearm for certain U.S. and Allied military personnel, as well as a handgun that was carried by on and off-duty law …
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Weaponry, Weapons of War / By Christopher Eric (Moon) Mullins
MIL SPEC SHOTGUNS THREE WAR FIGHTING AND CRIME FIGHTING SHOTGUNS THATCONTINUE TO SERVE IN A FRONT-LINE CAPACITY Even though more rifles and handguns are carried by armed professionals, shotguns also continue to serve in a front line capacity and serve well. The use of shotguns in police work goes back to the days of the …
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Articles, Weapons of War, World War II / By ARGunners Magazine
Although handguns were the main firearm for World War II, many soldiers and paratroopers also had WW2 pistols. Most pistols used at this time were distinctive and specifically produced for a given country, but some were used in multiple countries. Due to the high demand for firearms during the Second World War, most were mass-produced. …
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General Articles, Weaponry, Weapons of War / By Ben Powers
For the record, Auto Ordnance is no stranger to the firearms industry. My familiarity with Auto Ordnance goes back many years, when I adopted their .30 caliber Paratrooper Model M1 Carbine; a rifle that has been flawlessly reliable. As many of you also know, the 9mm Kahr Arms P9 (Polymer) Pistol that I own …
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Vietnam War, Weaponry, Weapons of War, World War II / By Ben Powers 
Another great book by Nick Jacobellis that covers the training and tribulations of K-9 dogs, their handlers and the ups and downs of the K-9 Training Academy. K-9 warriors have long been heralded as the unsung heroes of the battle field and law enforcement operations. Called to do bit and hold, rescue operations, and other …
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Articles, Editor’s Choice, Weaponry, Weapons of War / By Nick Jacobellis
THE THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN MODEL 1921, SUBMACHINEGUN CALIBER .45 MODEL 1928, 1928A1, M1 THOMPSON AND M1A1AKA THE THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN BY: NICK JACOBELLIS U.S. Marines were the first combat troops to carry Model 1921 Thompson Submachine Guns during “The Banana Wars.” These “police actions” and occupation force assignments took place in various countries/locations in Central …
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The CA 527 Carbine – A modern bolt action rifle chambered in two modern military calibers Article By Nick Jacobellis Those of us who are military history enthusiasts know, that millions of bolt action rifles chambered in various calibers have been used by combatants in numerous wars and combat actions throughout the world. Even in the 21st …
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The Springfield Armory XD and XDM Article and Research by Nick Jacobellis In the 1990s the IM Metal Company of Croatia developed a striker fired 9mm pistol for the Croatian Army that was designated the HS2000. This polymer framed pistol was imported into the United States by Intrac and distributed by HS America. In 2001, Springfield Armory became …
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