Top Articles of 2021 - Part 2

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Your friends at GunsInternational.com --------------------------------------------------------------- .TOP NEWS [11. 9/11 20 years later: A special Smith & Wesson]( Shooting Illustrated From Sept. 15: Founded in 1852, Smith & Wesson has been making revolvers for almost as long as revolvers have been around. Best known for supplying Detective Inspector “Dirty” Harry Callahan with his iconic Model 29 .44 Mag., Smith & Wesson revolvers have been at the forefront of numerous firearms innovations, such as the bored-through cylinder for self-contained metallic cartridges, the top-break action with automatic case extractors and, well, you get the picture. [READ MORE]( [12. The M1 Garand: History and disassembly]( American Rifleman From Sept. 1: During World War I, the United States Army experimented with a number of different machine gun designs, and the news reports of the tests got a young inventor thinking about, and eventually designing, a machine gun of his own. His initial attempt was a primer-actuated light machine gun he submitted to the National Bureau of Standards, which had instructed him to make a model of it. That design became the basis for what would, eventually, become the M1 rifle — commonly called the “Garand” after its inventor, John Cantius Garand. [READ MORE](  SPONSORED VIDEO [Turnbull Model 1886]( The same passion and attention to detail that’s invested in each of our restoration projects goes into our newly-made creations as well. Turnbull Model 1886s are stunning reproductions of their iconic forebears, renowned for their unmatched quality and use of signature Turnbull touches. [WATCH VIDEO]( [13. The 10 best new rifles for 2021]( Outdoor Life From March 3: This is a strange year for new rifle introductions. Most gun manufactures are hustling to fill back orders. Many consumers rightly wonder, Why would I buy a new gun when I can’t get ammo for it? And yet, guns of all types continue to fly off the shelves. Even amid the chaos, there are some exciting new hunting rifle introductions this year. We have an American-made straight pull rifle and an iconic gun maker introducing its first bolt-action rifle. These 10 best new rifles, which are not listed in any particular order, deserve a look even during a very odd year. [READ MORE](  PRODUCT SHOWCASE [Burris Thermal: Simple. Fast. Powerful.]( Body: Burris Optics introduces three all-new thermal sights for nighttime hunting. Predators and hogs can’t hide from the Burris Optics Handheld (BTH), Clip-On (BTC) or Riflescope (BTS). Each thermal unit is available in 35mm and 50mm options! They offer a variety of color palettes, brightness controls, hot tracking, and more! [LEARN MORE]( [14. The SVD Dragunov: The world's most prolific sniper rifle and its olympic roots]( GunDigest From Aug. 3: The SVD may be the world’s most iconic sniper rifle despite not technically being a sniper rifle. Developed to be integrated into every Soviet army squadron as a support weapon similar to a machine gun or grenade launcher, the SVD only had to be accurate enough to effectively engage enemy targets at a max of about 800 meters. It was intended to provide precise, suppressive fire on enemy positions as well as pick off high value targets. [READ MORE]( [15. I have this old gun: Colt Commercial Model 1911]( American Rifleman From July 7: Through the years, countless articles have been written heralding the many attributes of the U.S. Model of 1911 pistol. But the focus has mainly been on military versions of this slab-sided warhorse. There was also a civilian counterpart to the M1911, and, while not as widely produced, it represents an important variation. In fact, slightly more than 336,000 were made before the advent of the Series 70 (compared to the 2.7 million M1911s made for Uncle Sam). [READ MORE](  FEATURED ARTICLE   [To Restore, or Not to Restore?]( Turnbull Restoration Co. Inc. That’s the foundational question that collectors and heirloom owners should ask when considering what could become a journey to revitalize, or perhaps even resurrect, a classic firearm. Turnbull Restoration Co. has helped its customers understand all the ins and outs of firearm restoration for over 30 years. In fact, it may surprise many how much restoration work the company actually declines. It’s because Turnbull knew from the beginning that helping with decision-making that’s right for the customer is what would be right for the company. [LEARN MORE](   [16. Stop the ATF's pistol-braced gun ban]( Gun Owners of America From June 23: The ATF has officially published its pistol-brace executive action that could turn millons of law-abiding gun owners into felons. The rule would make almost all guns equipped with popular pistol braces illegal, requiring gun owners to destroy, register, or surrender their lawfully-acquired firearms accessories. Make no mistake: this is an outright BAN by unelected bureaucrats at the ATF. [READ MORE]( [17. The Charter .40 S&W Pit Bull]( Guns Magazine From Nov. 9: As most gun people will know, the problem with using auto-pistol cartridges in a revolver is that the cases have no rims. Way back in 1917, when more handguns were needed during World War I, using the “half-moon” clip solved this. Many years later in 1989, Smith & Wesson used a “full-moon” or “star” clip in their 10mm Model 610. The same system was used by S&W in 2003 for their Model 646, in .40 S&W. Meanwhile, in 1980, they made the 9mm Model 547, and tried a “spring-ring” in the ejector. Sometimes though, the strike of the firing pin flexed the spring, the cartridge moved and there was a misfire. So, they added a fixed stud inside the top of the frame to bear on the cartridge rim. Finally, they discontinued this model. Collectors note: There were only around 10,270 of these made. [READ MORE]( PRODUCT SHOWCASE [The Blackwater Heavy Hitter]( Traveling at 1875 FPS - this polymer coated steel sabot has incomparable and devastating performance on medium and large size TARGETS and OUTSTANDING PRECISION UP TO 60 METERS - safe for all 12 gauge shotguns smooth bore or rifled.   [LEARN MORE](   [Reach Your Prospects Every Week]( Thousands of industry professionals subscribe to association news briefs, which allows your company to push messaging directly to their inboxes and take advantage of the association's brand affinity. Connect with Highly Defined Buyers and Maximize Your Brand Exposure   [LEARN MORE](   [18. Heirloom mystery: Birmingham 1845 to 1850 British Single-Shot Percussion pistol]( Guns & Ammo From Oct. 13: Question: Thank you in advance for your expertise and insight you can offer on this pistol. Dad’s grandfather and his son were stripping down a near-century-­old farmhouse for lumber in upstate New York during the Depression. They found this pistol sealed up in an iron box within one of the home’s chimneys. The dwelling had been vacant for many years with the owners or prior occupants unknown. How it came to be there will endure as a mystery, but as to the origin of this pistol, I turn to you for answers. [READ MORE](  SPONSORED VIDEO [LaserStar Technologies: Tactical Marking & Engraving Systems]( LaserStar Technologies is a global supplier of laser sources for marking, deep engraving, cutting, and welding. We consistently strive to enhance the quality, performance, and innovation of our laser products to help ensure our customers are operating the best lasers in the industry. Our laser systems are ideal for all of your tactical customization needs, from marking your latest design onto a blade, engraving your firearm, adding stippling to your polymer grip, or welding a metal magazine. LaserStar Technologies can help in achieving those amazing customized results you've constantly wanted! [WATCH VIDEO]( [19. The great ammo shortage of 2020: When will it end?]( American Rifleman From Feb. 16: Ammunition purchasers across America — or make that would-be purchasers in record numbers — are finding shelves bare, and unfortunately that’s hardly breaking news. If this was simply a Christmas-season run, we could insert a Grinch joke here and assume things would return to normal after the holidays. But, in fact, this shortage, as many readers can attest, traces back at least to spring when COVID mania shocked the country and has since intensified under an unprecedented chain of cultural phenomena. Many gun owners feel that the only way to ensure they have ammo when they need it is to buy in bigger-than-normal quantities, and the result is hoarding. [READ MORE](  PRODUCT SHOWCASE [Duck Ruckus™ Drake, Waterfowl & Duck Hunting Travel Cases]( Officially licensed SIG SAUER® cases from the Negrini Custom Shop. Famous for their brilliant Italian design, and manufactured by Negrini specifically to secure SIG SAUER P320, 226, 229, 220 & M17 handguns in world-class professional cases. All of our SIG Sauer handgun and pistol cases are handmade by Negrini of Italy. 100% MADE IN ITALY with TSA compliant steel security locks. [LEARN MORE]( [20. Swedish 9mm m/40 Lahti Pistol review]( Firearm News From Oct. 26: Ever since 1814, the Swedes have practiced "armed neutrality" to dissuade potential invaders and since the late 19th century they have maintained a strong military. Because of this, they were quick to take advantage of small arms developments and by the early 20th century, thanks to a strong industrial base, Swedish troops were armed with modern rifles, machine guns and semiauto pistols. 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