Warhorse: The Lee Enfield No.1 MkIII

The No. 1 Mk III Short Magazine Lee Enfield or SMLE, often loving referred to as the “Smelly” was a magazine-fed bolt-action rifle manufactured in various guises (some before the Mk III designation) from 1895 until 1957.  It was manufactured by multiple countries and many manufacturers including but not limited to Birmingham Small Arms in…

OA Defense 2311 — Bad Math, Good Gun

The double-stack 1911-pattern pistol, colloquially known as a 2011, has long been a darling of competitive shooters. In more recent years, it’s become a hot segment for tactical and self-defense users as well. While “2011” is actually a Staccato trademark, we’ll use the term in this article like you’d use the word “Kleenex” in conversation…