Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list. The New Guns And Gear: Springfield Armory Saint Victor 8.5-Inch 9mm PCC Springfield’s latest Saint Victor offering packs full-size AR performance into a compact 9mm package. The Saint ...

A quick look at .219 Zipper, a cartridge that’s gone the way of the dinosaur. The .219 Zipper was brought out in 1937 by Winchester for its Model 64 lever-action rifle, which was a modernization of the Model 94. This combination (as with the .218 Bee in the Model 65) did not prove sufficiently accurate for long-range shooting on small ...

Smith & Wesson is expanding the Model 1854 Series lever action rifles and carbines by offering its customers a diverse array of caliber choices for their lever guns. One of Smith & Wesson’s latest moves is to offer the Model 1854 Series in the classic .30-30 Win. caliber, which has been considered a classic lever-gun rifle cartridge for over a ...

In the hierarchy of ammo, 77-grain 5.56×45 has become something of a mythical beast. It’s whispered about with reverence, but rarely seen on the range. Is it really as good as they claim, or is it just a way to remind people they are too poor to shoot long range? If you missed with 55gr, would you have hit with ...

Reptilia Corp, best known for its high-end, single-piece, tactical-riflescope mounts, has recently released a modern and sleek AR-15 pattern handguard. Simply called the Reptilia Handguard, Reptilia manufactures these M-Lok-based handguards and offers them in black or flat dark earth anodizing from 6061 extruded aluminum, built in four different lengths to suit a wide range of AR-15 carbine, large-format pistol and ...

Editor’s Note: This article is for informational purposes only. Please seek qualified training, and also ensure any training you do follows the safety rules of the range you are attending. If you carry a firearm for self-defense, training in its proper use is not simply an option — it’s a necessity. However, that training does not necessarily have to been cumbersome ...

Firearms enthusiasts and professionals alike have engaged in a longstanding debate over the merits of various handgun calibers.  Among the most popular discussions is the comparison between .357 Magnum and .38 Special. These two cartridges are quite similar—in fact, .357 Magnum’s design was based on .38 Special. However, they do have some key differences as well. In this guide, we’ll ...

FN, the defense division of FN Browning Group, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Ambrose Award, presented by the Armaments Division Small Arms Committee of the National Defense Industrial Association. The Ambrose Award is periodically awarded to a company that has made outstanding contributions to the field of small arms systems. It recognizes exemplary commitment to the ...

I’ll admit that at first glance, the question of what is concealed carry seems a bit silly. It’s having a discreet defensive firearm on you in public where allowed by law. Duh. How that process of carrying concealed is accomplished, though, is a bit tricky, as it means making significant alterations in what you wear and how you act. Even ...

A North Carolina father is calling for sweeping reform after his 22-year-old daughter was murdered by a man with a long history of violent crimes. Despite nearly 40 prior charges and 25 felonies, the accused was previously released on bond, sparking outrage across the state. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHARLOTTE, NC (4-minute read) — The father of Logan Federico, a ...