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  You’re probably familiar with the M16. You know, the platform that’s enjoyed the longest service history in the United States Army? It’s a lot like the AR-15, in many ways. Did you know that the M16 was designed around the AR-15, and that the AR-15 came first? It’s true. And it’s also true that the carry handle you might be looking at to tell them apart is not the best way to do so. That’s just an attachment. You can stick one on an AR, too. So here’s the thing. These rifles use many, many interchangeable parts. So if you’re thinking about building an AR-15 and only have an M16 parts kit , or you want to build an M16 and only have an AR kit, you’re in luck. Just remember that the laws surrounding the two are different. M16 rifles that are capable of fully-automatic modes of fire are considered NFA weapons, so be aware that NFA rules apply. Otherwise, here’s what you need to know about interchangeability. Parts That Are Interchangeable As has been stated, both the AR-15 an...

Just in case you needed some clarity on the matter, inert and dummy grenades are not the same as live grenades. Inert grenades, specifically, are made to resemble the weight and balance of a live grenade, so in all respects except function they resemble them. Dummy grenades are simply grenades that are not live. They may also be weighted and balanced similarly to live grenades and often are identical in appearance as well. Some people use the terms interchangeably. So they don’t work for their intended purposes, which are, invariably, like explosives. So what can you do with an explosive that doesn’t explode? An Interesting Ice Breaker Do you know someone that has a dummy grenade lying on their desk or simply as a fixture of their home? If not, then you’d be the first in your immediate circle to do so. A dummy grenade will, at the very least, turn some heads. An Addition to a Historical Collection Do you currently have a historical collection, or are you responsi...

Given the current crises affecting the supply of guns and ammo in the country, buying a gun online is likely to become a reality for shooters around the world. Some have already embraced it. There are more online gun shops available to the average shooter than there are local gun shops - and that means there are more opportunities to make great finds. Antique and Historical Guns for Sale Online Not every first-time buyer is looking for a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield or a Mossberg 500. Some collectors and shooters have more eclectic tastes and are in search of guns for sale online that fall into a niche that can’t be easily defined by “most-popular” categories. Sarco, Inc., sells a wide range of antique and historically significant firearms and parts for these as well. Shooters looking for historically significant arms like the M1903, M1, M1 Carbine, Lee-Enfield, or Mosin-Nagant rifles will do well to start with a search at Sarco, Inc. Expansive doesn’t...

It sounds like the name for a model of rifle - M1907. But it isn’t. It’s a model of leather sling that was designed in that year, and it just might be the best rifle sling that was ever developed. Why? Because if you’re using it like any other gun sling, you’re missing out on half of the utility. Yes, an M1907 sling can be used for the same things that any other rifle sling ever can be used for. Hitch it up to your sling swivel mounts, and suddenly you can carry a heavier rifle, for longer, and with less fatigue. Plus, your hands will be free. But the M1907 hasn’t remained popular for over a century because it frees your hands. Like we said just a minute ago, literally, every other sling ever can do that. The M1907 Rifle Sling: A Lighter Bipod (Not Quite, But Close) The great thing about the M1907 is that it can be used in the hands of an experienced shooter to stabilize their shooting - even when shooting offhand. In fact, that is the reason for the ...

The 1907 sling , sometimes referred to as an M1907 sling, is a pattern of sling that was produced over 100 years ago, originally for soldiers who carried the M1903 Springfield Rifle. Traditionally patterned in leather, it is a piece of (soft) hardware that has garnered enormous respect among shooters, collectors and historians around the world and has greatly influenced the design of slings that followed. The 1907 sling is a two-piece design, which is sometimes referred to as a loop sling. Like all generic rifle slings, the M1907 can be used to comfortably carry a heavy rifle over long distances and through grueling terrain, shifting weight from your arms and shoulders to your back, where it can be more easily managed. Additionally, and like other slings, the M1907 sling frees the wearer’s hands to carry additional gear. However, there is another vital aspect of the M1907 that revolutionized the way soldiers carried and used their firearms, and which has defined the utility of ...

The M1 Garand was developed to replace the M1903 rifle that was widely carried by United States troops throughout much of the first half of the 20th century. To lay accolades at the feet of the M1 Garand would be pointless. It has already been called the greatest battle implement ever devised, and nearly a century ago at that. We can do little to aggrandize its reputation. The M1 Garand did not simply rely on its heft and firepower to halt enemy combatants in their tracks. It also contained bayonet lugs and was compatible with several different types of bayonets. United States troops were trained in bayonet warfare and used them to varying effect through World War II and the Korean War. Three bayonets have been specifically developed for the M1 Garand (although there were others developed that can be used with it), which were used almost as effectively in its company as the .30-06 Springfield cartridge was. These are the M5, M5-1 and M5A1 bayonets , each of which is slightly differe...

In 1968, when the Gun Control Act (GCA) was passed in the United States, all items that are recognized as firearms by the federal government were required to be produced with serial numbers. This includes all cartridge-firing, centerfire and rimfire handguns, shotguns and rifles, among others. Many other types of arms, including muzzleloaders, are also commonly produced with serial numbers, despite the fact that they are regulated differently from modern firearms. This, along with other identifying marks on the receivers and frames of most firearms, makes very precise identification possible, even down to when and where the model was produced. However, before the present time, many firearms, nowadays considered curios or antiques, were produced not only without serial numbers but with a dearth of identifying characteristics. This does not mean, however, that they are without their unique marks. Sometimes all you need to do is a little bit of digging or investigation in order to iden...