Guns of the Cold War: RPK Rifle
The RPK or Ruchnoy Pulemyot Kalashnikova from its profile is quite naturally a child of Mikhail Kalashnikov and it should be obvious from looking at the weapon that it’s based upon the original AK-47/AKM action.
The RPK or Ruchnoy Pulemyot Kalashnikova from its profile is quite naturally a child of Mikhail Kalashnikov and it should be obvious from looking at the weapon that it’s based upon the original AK-47/AKM action.
The Llama III-A is a direct blowback mini 1911 that came in either 9mm or .380 ACP. The original Mini Llamas were blowback-operated guns that lacked the grip safety.
Whether they are full-length rifles (those exceeding 16″ barrels) or large-format pistols (barrels under 16″ and usually using a stabilizing brace in place of a stock), PCCs have become popular with enthusiasts and competitors alike.
The KelTec CP33 is a beastly-sized .22LR. It’s big, fun, and easy to shoot, and with the right ammo, it’s reliable and very accurate.
While the design may seem dated when compared to 21st century handguns, the CZ 75 and the myriad clones that it inspired are still being used to this day.
Springfield has taken the original Hellcat design and shrank it slightly to fit the .380 ACP cartridge.
I love lever-action rifles. They are among my favorite types of rifles. And no, I did not grow up during
While the Beretta M9 was the service pistol that finished out the Cold War for the conventional forces of the United States, not all of the units turned in their old 1911s for the new Italian wonder-nines.
With an optics cut slide, heavy grip texturing, a good trigger, tritium sights and quality Cerakoting, the SAR 9 Subcompact Gen2 brings a lot to the table.
There are a few makers of coach guns these days, a testament to their continued popularity and usefulness. That said, none of them is more attractive than Heritage Manufacturing’s Coachwhip 12 gauge shotgun.