The 171-year history of Colt’s Manufacturing Company has been a rocky one, with swings from the market dominance of products, like the 1911 or AR-15, to times of instability and financial uncertainty. As of late, the company appears to be on good footing, following its acquisition by the global firearms giant Česká Zbrojovka (CZ) Group. This has resulted in the reintroduction of the company’s iconic products, like the company’s “Snake Gun” line of revolvers, and the introduction of new product lines, such as the recent established Colt Electro Optics. Colt Optics was launched as to offer the option of a…

When it comes to the lever-action platforms, rifles abound, but the concept has been rarely applied to shotguns. Today, only a few makers offer lever-action shotguns, and one of those is GForce Arms and its LVR410. Watch our full “Gun of the Week” episode above to see the details of this small-bore shotgun. “This is a lever-action shotgun chambered for the .410 bore cartridge,” American Rifleman Executive Editor Evan Brune said. “It is produced in Turkey by Radical Arms and is imported by GeForce Arms out of Nevada. And this is just a clear example that we are still in…

After hauling my two daughters through spider webs, oppressive heat, and a few meltdowns to drop a new trail camera at one of my hunting spots, I started reconsidering whether or not my summer scouting efforts were worth it.While summer scouting might benefit you come October, do you really need to burn the boot leather during beach season to have success this fall? After all, plenty of hunters fill their tags on quick out-of-state hunts with no prior experience in a place. Here are a few reasons to consider whether or not you need to spend a ton of time…

Smith & Wesson made an exciting announcement for revolver collectors earlier this year. Working in conjunction with Lipsey’s, the company updated and released two L-Frame models from the lightweight Night Guard series which was discontinued back in 2012. One was the highly anticipated Model 386, a 7-shot .357 Mag. sporting a 3-inch barrel. The other was a bit of a letdown for some shooting sports enthusiasts. Of all the other possible Night Guard configurations to choose from, the company went with the Model 396, which is a five-shot chambered in .44 Special. Folks who are less familiar with this particular…

We’re excited to announce that the MeatEater Auction House of Oddities is back for 2026 and open for bids now!For those not familiar, the Auction House is our one-of-a-kind hunting and fishing auction extravaganza featuring eyebrow-raising outdoor gear, mementos, and paraphernalia donated by MeatEater personalities, employees, and friends of the brand, all in the name of raising money for conservation.100% of proceeds from the Auction House go to MeatEater’s Land Access Initiative, our in-house public lands access campaign that’s laser-focused on making sure hunters and anglers have more opportunity here in the USA.So when you place your bid on that…

If you want to hit your target, you need three things: a gun, a target and a method by which to hit that target with that gun. Shooting well is the result of a specific process. Consistent fire control is the application of that process compressed into three sequential steps. The shooting process is simply this: bring stability to alignment and press the round off without disturbing that alignment. These core mechanics have been around since handguns first entered into practical use, and they are very simple to understand. But given realistic pressure, it’s not easy. Only the well-trained can…

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Since its introduction in 1983, the Desert Eagle has not only secured a niche as a semi-auto handgun chambered for cartridges normally reserved for magnum revolvers, but its imposing image became a cultural icon, in everything from movies to video games. With the growing popularity of suppressors, Magnum Research is bringing the icon up to date with a suppressor-ready, threaded-barrel version of the Desert Eagle Mark XIX in .50 AE. Magnum Research has updated its iconic Desert Eagle with a suppressor-ready, threaded-barrel version. The new suppressor-ready Desert Eagle takes the standard Mark XIX pistol and makes two important changes. First,…

For 2026, Winchester Ammunition took a big step forward in its ammo offerings with Supreme Long Range. Unlike previous offerings from the company, this purpose-built long-range hunting and shooting line required the company to invest in an entirely new bullet design, as well as a completely new production process. Watch our “American Rifleman Television” feature above to hear the story behind Winchester Supreme Long Range. “We’re really excited about this one,” said Nathan Robinson, marketing manager for Winchester Ammunition. “So, for 2026, we have the Supreme Long Range. And the name kind of says it all. This is the best…

00:00:07 Speaker 1: It’s a media podcast. 00:00:10 Speaker 2: Welcome to Meet Eater Trivia, the only game show where conservation always wins. I’m your host, Spencer new Arthan. Today we’re joined by Jannis Brody, Randall, Nate, Sarah and Cory. This is a ten round quiz show with questions from Medeater’s four verticals, which are hunting, fishing, conservation and cooking. There is a prize. Meat Eater will donate five hundred dollars to the conservation organization of the winners choosing. All right, we have a mailbag question to start today’s show. If you have a question you want the crew to…