Discovering what happened to the missing M2 submachine gun
The M2 Hyde was a World War II-era submachine gun that was ahead of its time. But history has forgotten it. Today, we'll discover why.... Read more.
Savage 1861 Navy – An oddball pistol in Union service
The Savage 1861 Navy revolver is a very odd design that's almost double-action. It was innovative but history has largely forgotten it.... Read more.
Colt and its Infantry Automatic Rifle concept
Colt has been trying to make the automatic rifle happen ever since the AR was first marketed. Let's explore its obsession with the concept.... Read more.
The Fairbairn-Sykes dagger – A commando’s killing tool
The Fairbairn-Sykes dagger armed commandos, spies, pilots, and more to kill the enemies of democracy in World War II.... Read more.
SREM-1 – The British experimental sniper rifle
The SREM-1 is an odd duck as it's a bullpup, pump-action sniper rife whose pump is the rear pistol grip. Let's explore this oddball.... Read more.
The Remington 870 MCS: Modular to a fault
The Remington 870 MCS is not just a shotgun, but it is also a modular kit to create a shotgun for any task needed.... Read more.
The Rheinmetall SSW40 – Squad Support Weapon 40mm
The Squad Support Weapon 40mm is a modern, semi-automatic grenade launcher that feeds from a magazine. But is it worth the squeeze?... Read more.
What is a carry handle and why do rifles have them?
Ever wonder why your rifle has a carry handle? Is it for carrying? Well, no not really. Today we'll explore why carry handles exist.... Read more.
Breaking down the Nairobi rifle of SAS Christian Craighead
Christian Craighead aka Obi-Wan Nairobi and his Nairobi rifle kicked some serious butt in 2019 and today we are breaking that rifle down.... Read more.
Why the M32 (and M32A1) grenade launchers aren’t popular
The Marine Corps' M32 seems like a great idea. It's a grenade launcher that holds six 40mm grenades, so why hasn't it found widespread success?... Read more.