The FN FAL: The AK of The West

This message was sent to {EMAIL} To advertise in this publication please [click here](mailto:salesinquiries@multiview.com) September 29, 2021 --------------------------------------------------------------- .TOP NEWS [The FN FAL: The AK of The West]( GunDigest Plagued by politics and bureaucracy, the development of the FN FAL seemed doomed to fail from the start. While it may have missed out on realizing its full potential, the FN FAL still ended up being one of the most successful military rifles ever produced, likely only taking second place in terms of proliferation to the Kalashnikov. The FAL’s widespread adoption helped start the trend of battle rifles chambered in full-power cartridges which would be featured front and center in the world’s conflict zones from the 50s to the 80s and beyond. [READ MORE]( [American arms of the Battle of the Bulge]( American Rifleman As 1944 was nearing an end, the German war effort was in dire straits. The Soviet juggernaut was rapidly advancing on the Eastern Front, and the Fatherland’s cities and industrial regions were being ravaged by Allied bombing. In December 1944, the Allied High Command considered it unlikely that the enemy was capable of mounting any sort of meaningful offensive on the Western Front, especially in the throes of one of the worst winters in recent European history. [READ MORE]( [Handguns of the 1990s: Colt, Ruger, Smith & Wesson]( Guns and Ammo Great music, awesome flannel and questionable handguns. The Cold War was won, computer-aided technology was improving manufacturing efficiency, and the Gulf War saved Kuwait in 1991. Two years later, the Clinton administration took over politics, which was followed by the 10-year Federal Assault Weapons Ban in 1994. That event preceded the Democrat party’s loss of both the U.S. House and Senate in January 1995. 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[LEARN MORE](   [Should you pick a shotgun for personal protection?]( Firearms News While it is impossible to deny the brute power and severe terminal damage caused by Buckshot or a Foster slug; the 12 gauge shotgun isn't the "perfect weapon" for defending a home as many are lead to believe. The traditional shotgun used or kept for home defense typically fall into three categories. Those include: pump action, semi-automatic or the aging "break action" shotgun (such as a single, double or triple barrel, see triple threat Chiappa). [READ MORE]( [Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact 9mm pistol: tested]( Handguns Magazine Springfield Armory’s XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact offers a smaller, handier pistol with the styling and ergonomics exemplified in the full-size Elite series pistols that include the Precision, OSP, 4.5 and the 3.8, the Compact’s long-grip 20-shot cousin. The new belt-size Elite 3.8 Compact offers 14+1 rounds in a dependable, easy-shooting, short-frame platform not to be confused with ultra-concealable, high-capacity pistols like Springfield’s 11+1 Hellcat. Yet this bigger 27-ounce pistol is perfectly sized and balanced for home defense, will still fit under a jacket for concealed carry and fits even large hands comfortably. 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[LEARN MORE]( [RUGER Vaquero .45 LC, 7 1/2", Case hardened-blued, 1st year production, Mfg 1993, AS NEW]( GI# 101716663 Description: ID # 7900 Make RUGER Model Vaquero Configuration Single Action Revolver Gauge / Caliber .45 LC Serial # 55-08972 Country of Origin America Barrel Length (in Inches) 7.5 Stock Configuration Smooth walnut grips Receiver Finish Casehardened Engraving Type None Condition Near PERFECT Condition Other Details First year production, Mfg 1993 Price: $1,000 Seller: William Larkin Moore & Sons [READ MORE]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( [Springfield Saint]( GI# 101744645 Description: Ideal in close quarters the SAINT Victor pistol is your go-to for home defense. The most compact design in the Victor lineup the SAINT Victor pistol boasts many of the same features as the rifle in a lightweight pistol configuration. FEATURES: M-LOK Free Float Handguard; Nickel Boron Coated Flat Trigger; Pistol Brace FINISH: FLAT DARK EARTH Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD Model: SAINT Condition: new Price: $1,080.99 Seller: Guns Dot Com [READ MORE]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend](   GunsInternational.com eNews --------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with GunsInternational.com [Jason Zimmerman](mailto:jzimmerman@multiview.com), Director of Publishing, Multiview, 469-420-2686 | [Download media kit]( [Ashley Harrington](mailto:aharrington@multiview.com), Sr. Content Editor, Multiview, 469-420-2642 | [Contribute News](mailto:aharrington@multiview.com) GunsInternational.com 36181 E. Lake Road, Suite 308  |  Palm Harbor, FL 34685  727-786-7441  |  [Contact Us ]( |  [www.gunsinternational.com/faq/]( [Click here to unsubscribe.]( [Learn how]( to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. 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