Some years ago, I saw a shepard's crook staff in a martial arts store that intrigued me. It was a sturdy 5 foot staff that reminded me of the...
In terms of military usage, both the 6.8 and 6.5 are specialty rounds as doctorxring noted. Given the cost of changing calibers, the military is...
If I may inquire of the OP, why is your wife attracted to the .380? This is something that has not been addressed in this lengthy thread. I...
I read some of Elmer Keith's writings in the past, but I do not think his reclining position was an inheritance from the civil war vets. Rather,...
In the American Civil War, artillery, massed rifle fire and disease were the primary killers. I think it is important to recognize these facts...
While I am a huge S&W fan, I would buy the Colt in this instance. The Colt Woodsman is a great semi-auto pistol that I wish was still in...
To answer the original question, .357 Magnum revolvers are still in production. The .357 still remains a popular revolver even though the trend...
One handgun I owned in the past was a Ruger Single-Six, a revolver I kept loaded with magnum hollow points. Since my Ruger featured a 5.5 inch...
One point that needs to be made here is the vast difference between sport fencing and sword fighting. Fencing is a sport that pits two equally...
I agree that the particular features of the .30-30 cartridge make it an unusual choice for a bolt-action. Still, some bolt rifles have been...
I agree that the cost of 7.62x39mm ammo is one factor that would make it appealing. Still, it strikes me as an unusual caliber for a bolt-action...
I must confess that I have never considered a bolt-action rifle chambered for that cartridge. Does the 7.62x39mm cartridge have some particular...
When the OP mentioned "a group of thugs", I remembered the adage that a revolver is good for defense and a semi-auto is good for offense. In the...
Let me add two points to my original posting. First, the term "mini-kabar" is one that I have coined to describe kabars with 5 inch blades. I...
Honestly, the .357 seems like the best overall choice. It allows for great versatility in loads and has a good reputation for both power and...
Rocks seem the easiest weapons to improvise. Remember, people were stoned to death in Biblical days, so rocks are not something to dismiss. The...
Having some experience with both bows and crossbows, I tend to believe the crossbow bolt would emerge the winner in this unusual contest. My view...
A relatively inexpensive fixed blade knife that may meet your needs are the "mini-kabars" that feature 5 inch blades. Kabar and Ontario both...
I wish Lee Lapin would not read my mind.:D Seriously, I engaged in a discussion similar to this one several years ago with a gentleman who seemed...
HorseSoldier is correct that the Soviet design teams had access to a variety of rifle designs, including the German Sturmgewehr 44. With these...
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