A recent unconfirmed report suggests that Glock may be discontinuing most of its current pistol lineup, with the exception of the 43, 43X, and 48X. These could be replaced by a new line called “glock v models” featuring changes to block illegal switch conversions. However, no official announcement has been made, and details remain speculative. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SAN ...

XS Sights has launched a version of its XS Minimalist night sights compatible with Heckler & Koch’s CC9 pistols, making them one of the few aftermarket sight options for this new compact 9mm carry pistol. The CC9 is Heckler & Koch’s polymer-frame, striker-fired micro-9mm double-stack pistol. While this gun has a similar form and function to many of its peers, ...

German anti-tank weapons played a critical role in the Wehrmacht’s efforts to counter the growing power of Allied armored forces during World War II. From the invasion of Poland in 1939 through the final battles of 1945, Germany fielded a wide variety of anti-tank systems to address the evolving challenges posed by increasingly well-armored enemy vehicles. These ranged from traditional ...

While the first Marlin Model 336 was introduced in 1948, that was just the latest incarnation of a gun that had been evolving since 1895, when the .30-30 Win. cartridge first made its appearance. That year, two previously existing lever-action rifles were chambered for this new smokeless round: the Winchester Model 1894 and the Marlin Model 1893. Indeed, the Model ...

The second part of optimizing the small frame EDC revolver is to use appropriate accessories for carrying it. This includes holster, belt, reloading device, and training aids. Concealed carry is a system of handgun, accessories, and shooter. Get the gear that makes them all work together. Even with a lightweight handgun like a snub revolver, a good holster makes a ...

Mission First Tactical just released the Guardian Duty Holster, a bucket-style tactical belt holster meant for law enforcement, military and end users in search of a rigid shell external OWB (Outside the Waistband) holster. The Guardian’s contemporary design includes a security hood and a retention system that keeps the gun anchored to the holster in order to keep the gun ...

Ever wonder what it takes to make ammunition on a massive, commercial scale? I’ll admit that I had never really thought about it. I, like everyone else, just go to the store and buy ammo and never think about what goes into the manufacturing process behind it. I recently had a chance to find out for myself exactly how much ...

Many gun owners who begin carrying their handguns concealed outside the home don’t do so for very long. Either they wind up carrying their guns infrequently or often they just give up altogether. People who stop carrying daily don’t quit because their guns are too heavy or too complicated, they quit because their setup makes daily carry miserable. I’ve seen ...

Born from the humble F-5 Freedom Fighter and rebranded with a predator’s grin, Northrop’s F-20 Tigershark promised front-line punch without front-line price. It was intended to be an export-ready hot rod that could launch in a minute, climb like a homesick angel, and undercut the F-16 on cost and complexity. Northrop F-20 Tigershark in a demonstration flight firing an AGM-65 ...

Smith & Wesson continues to broaden the Model 1854 Series lever-action rifle and carbine series. Now Smith & Wesson customers can now purchase Model 1854 rifles in the timeless .30-30 Win. chambering. The latest addition to the lineup is a Model 1854 lever action rifle with a walnut furniture set. The Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action carbine series pairs ...