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Fire Up the 4th of July: Revolutionary War Rifles & HK’s Ultra-Fun Plinker!
From American gun history to cutting edge firearms and suppressors to plinking extremes, there’s lots going on in the world of H&B Insider.
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DID YOU KNOW…? 🤔
During the Revolutionary War, American sharpshooters used muzzleloading flintlock rifles to hunt and fight, contributing to their country’s independence. An expert rifleman could hit a target out to 300 yards with iron sights — that’s pretty good even by today’s standards.
The idea of using firearms to target specific enemies was relatively new to the formal battlefield at the time, with major armies focused on volley fire from muskets and cannons. The unconventional concept of the sharpshooter had been put to deadly use during the French and Indian War, and was used on a larger scale during the Revolution. But these accurate firearms had a major drawback — a skilled soldier could reload and fire a smoothbore musket three to four times in the time it took a rifleman to reload once.
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The HK G36 22 LR: The Coolest Plinking Rifle on Planet Earth
Do you have G36 taste and a rimfire gun budget? Behold the HK G36 .22LR, a scaled-down rimfire version of the company’s iconic G36 battle rifle. You can afford to shoot it, and you can actually find one to put in your gun safe, unlike the G36. Find out more:
Springfield Saint Victor 9mm Pistol: Tested and Reviewed
Ultra-compact and completely stuffed with features, the Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 9mm pistol is a backpack-sized powerhouse with a SA Muzzle Drum compensator that tames that 9mm kick in this 5.75-pound firearm. With standard 32-round mags, you’ll definitely put it to good use.
SilencerCo’s New S98 Handgun-Only Suppressor
The SilenceroCo S98 pistol suppressor is engineered so you can actually use your iron sights with the can attached, with the bulk of the suppressor hanging below the bore. The 7-ounce S98 measures 5.54 inches in length and is one of the most innovative handgun suppressors to hit the market in a long time.
Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber + SilencerCo Switchback: Gun Review
The new Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber tips the scales at a svelte 3.5 pounds, largely thanks to its carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel. We tested and reviewed a model outfitted with a Magpul MOE X-22 stock (and a SilencerCo Switchback suppressor on the threaded barrel), but there are plenty of options for this nimble and accurate rifle.
FIREARM PRO TIP
Handgun skills need constant refreshing and honing, and if you carry a pistol for self-defense, you have to train with it, and all your other CCW gear, on the regular. Firing round after round at paper targets from a perfect shooting position won’t do you a ton of good in a life-or-death situation. Shoot your CCW from different, and awkward positions, practice your draw and presentation constantly with the kind of clothing you usually wear, and train with the holster, belt, and ammo you use every day. Ensure you are prepared for the moment when your life may be on the line.
