The Timeless Classic: Why the .38 Special Remains a Top Choice for Shooters
Uncover the enduring appeal of .38 Special cartridges – versatile, reliable, and beloved by many shooters as a timeless classic.
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9mm Revolvers: Marrying Classic Charm with Modern Practicality
Blending historical charm with modern practicality, the 9mm revolver has emerged as a reliable and adaptable choice for concealed carry, home defense, and shooting sports, carving its unique niche in the ever-changing landscape of handguns.
.44 Magnum Cartridge Continues to be ‘Old But Gold’
Elmer Keith invented the predecessor of his .357 Mag., the .44 Magnum, in the 1950s, seeking to crank the ballistic power even more.
Smith And Wesson: 150 Years As America’s Most Iconic Gun Maker
Here is a brief history of the 150-year-old Smith & Wesson Company and how it became the Icon it is today.
The best tactical gifts to buy Dad this year
The entire team here at SOFREP put our heads together to pick our favorite tactical gear. See our top 20 picks.
On this day in history Oct 16th: The UK effectively bans handguns
Compared to the United States the United Kingdom is known for its strict policies on firearms, particularly handguns. On 16 October, 1996, the 23 official recommendations were made that enabled the banning of handguns from private ownership throughout the UK. This decision was made just after the most deadly shooting in UK history, what is […]
Rumors that ICE will adopt the Sig P320 and MPX
You might remember the other day when we ran an article entitled Modular Pistols, Future or Fad. Well it seems that modular guns are in the news again as rumor has it that part of the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), has picked the Sig Sauer P320 as their new duty […]
Christmas 2016 : AR-15 Build Box
This year with the recent election results the gun community exhaled it’s collective breath, but now that Election 2016 is over whats next? It’s Christmas 2016 of course, and with that comes the so called “Black Friday” sales. That makes this time of year perfect of making an AR-15 Build Box for the gunner in […]
Smith & Wesson Out Of The Running For Army’s Next Pistol
Partnering with defense contracting giant General Dynamics apparently wasn’t enough to keep Smith & Wesson’s M&P pistol in the running to win the U.S. military XM-17 contract to replace the venerable Beretta M9. The U.S. Army has cut Smith & Wesson from its competition to replace the Beretta M9 as its standard-issue sidearm. The Army’s hunt […]
Who Will Replace the Beretta M9 as the Official U.S. Army Sidearm?
Smith & Wesson and General Dynamics are still in the running. What would it mean if these two companies do beat the odds and secure the MHS contract?
