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Classic Insights - General

There is always a debate when a "best of list" is produced. How do you leave out specific designs or concepts that have shaped the world? The following long guns have saved lives, won wars and the west. The following long guns continue to make a difference.

There have been lots of calibers that hit the AR market, proclaiming to be the best. They make big claims and often talk about how they'll replace the 5.56 as the AR caliber of choice. Inevitably, they all fail and become niche rounds. One 5.56 alternative for the AR-15 is the 300 Blackout, and it's been one of the most successful.

All pistols are handguns, but not all handguns are pistols. That's the best way I can answer the question the title of this article asks. That's the simple way to answer, but there is a more complicated and exciting way to approach the topic.

FosTecH Triggers are American-made fast-fire trigger systems featuring cutting-edge designs. The Echo Series of Triggers are drop-in replacements for AR-15 and AK-47 rifles. Components for advanced weaponry such as the AR-15 and AK-47, have become tactical necessities or enjoyable add ons for shooters who love the sport.

The Marine Corps has no official religion, but if it did, it would be weapon's maintenance, aka cleaning your gun. As a Machine Gunner, my post field op cleaning involved my M240, my M16A4, and my M9 pistol. I had my hands full. When you begin seriously using a weapon, be it high-quality training, competition, or operational use, you begin to understand the importance of keeping your firearms clean. There are three big reasons why cleaning your gun is essential.

Design creativity in a firearm never ceases to amaze. Weapons of the 2nd World War were borne more out of necessity and pushed quickly into full production mode. Historians and collectors quickly forgot most of these firearms, while others have staying power, and there is never enough supply. From first glance, the Polish PPS-43C 9mm Pistol Semi-Auto available here is a unique design that has delighted collectors for over a century.

No other firearm in the world can boast the credentials of the Mosin-Nagant M91/30. Thirty-seven million were built from 1891 to 1965, and the weapon is still in use today. The bolt action Mosin is a five-shot design that has seen hundreds of world conflicts. Millions of the rifles were produced and used in World War II by the largest mobilized army in history.

"I know what you're thinking. Did he fire six shots or only five? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kinda lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?" The immortal words of Clint Eastwood will always be brought up when people start talking about revolvers.

Political turmoil and back-stabbing permeated the state. The Kingdom Of Italy shifted from one battlefield to another. In 1890, World War I was a scant 25 years in the not too distant future. Salvatore Carcano pioneered the M1981 Carcano Cavalry Carbine Bolt-Action Rifle. Production of this remarkable example of World history began in 1891 and ended in 1938.

Cosmoline is a petroleum-based, grease-like rust inhibitor, that is typically used on firearms that are going into long term storage. You may find that some firearms have been brushed with a thin coating of the substance, while others may have been completely submerged leaving a thick, messy coating.

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