If you want to find the best 5.56 NATO suppressor, you need a lot of ammo, cameras, and a few people willing to risk bodily harm. RECOIL has all of that and more, and put it to good use testing a host of suppressors at CANCON South Carolina 2024!  In this fourth part of a multi-part series, we run the ...

Smith & Wesson has recently added three new M&P 10 M2.0 handgun models to its current catalog to expand consumer choice states where residents must deal with onerous magazine capacity restrictions. All three models have been available in Smith & Wesson’s lineup for some time with larger-capacity magazines and are now being sold with 10-round magazines. Combined with the surging ...

When you’re not at home, how do Stand Your Ground laws impact your ability to legally defend yourself? Following last month’s exploration of Castle Doctrine, which examined the right to defend yourself within the sanctity of your home, let’s explore its broader and more controversial counterpart: Stand Your Ground. Understanding the Foundation Castle Doctrine provides a clear foundation for self-defense ...

Heckler & Koch recently announced a .22LR rimfire version of its classic HK G36 military rifle. Originally adopted by the Bundeswehr in 1997 and chambered for the 5.56 NATO rifle cartridge, the HK G36 has become an icon of modern military infantry rifles due to its range of features that were arguably ahead of their time. For 2025, Heckler & ...

Developed for hunting and self-defense, the Lehigh Defense Tipped Control Chaos ammunition is given a close examination by Yamil Sued. The ammunition was provided by the company for this review. While I am an avowed firearms enthusiast and handgunner, I’ll be the first to admit that I am fascinated by those who have mastered the deep skills required with rifle ...

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A shooting sports chronometer is a must for many of us. Whether analyzing handloading data, evaluating factory round performance, checking arrows or examining barrel characteristics, a chronograph is a critical addition to your range bag. The Velociradar from Caldwell is a recent entry to the market and bears a second look from the multi-discipline shooter. When I initially encountered the ...

Photos by Tyler Edwards Having been fortunate enough to be around a multitude of firearms in my military, professional shooting, and overseas contracting careers, as well as writing for RECOIL, I can say I have never after seeing it, wanted another man’s rifle. This all changed on the cold side of a mountain in the Frank Church River of No ...

Guncrafter Industries is known for its one-of-a-kind customized 1911 builds. Guncrafter’s specialized .50 caliber model, the .50 GI, is one of the company’s more memorable models. For 2025, Guncrafter Industries is announcing the new release of the Polara 1911 pistol, a custom-style single-stack single-action full-size steel-framed 1911 that is available in 9mm, .45 ACP, .38 Super and 9x23mm. The Polara ...

If you have to defend yourself, you don’t want to be thinking about your trigger press. Here we discuss how to train your trigger finger’s muscle memory so you don’t have to. If you go to school to learn how to shoot a defensive handgun, you can pretty much bet the program of instruction will follow a set format. First, ...