Though Glock often gets credit for being the world's first polymer-frame, striker-fired pistol, the H&K VP70, which shares those attributes, actually debuted a full 13 years beforehand. A select-fire, high-capacity oddity, the H&K VP70 utilized design principles that were far ahead of its time. For more on this groundbreaking pistol, check out this "I Have this Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
In 1971, Harrington & Richardson chose to celebrate its 100th anniversary—along with the company’s heritage of building firearms for the U.S. military—by recreating “America’s first general-issue, breechloading rifle.”
While the U.S. military is actively looking into drone defense solutions, companies such as Beretta Defense Solutions and Benelli Defense have improved the old fashioned shotgun to effectively stop inbound threats.
Smith & Wesson initially launched its Model 1854 lever-action rifle in popular revolver chamberings. Now, the company is making a .45-70 Gov't-chambered model available.
Whether you’re seeking to improve your long gun’s onboard capacity, shooting comfort or aesthetic value—or any combination thereof—the Rifle Butt Cuff from Diamond D Custom Leather of Alaska can help.