It’s widely accepted that a 12-gauge shotgun is near the top when it comes to stopping power in short-range situations. The combined terminal energy of nine 00 buck pellets from a standard, 1,200 fps load is around 1,700 ft.-lbs. at the muzzle. Moreover, each pellet creates a separate wound channel, adding to the devastation while also increasing the shooter’s margin ...
LWRCI showcased a collection consisting of three new suppressors in the company’s booth during SHOT Show 2025: the S-556, the S-762 Ti and the S-9 Ti. All three of LWRC’s new suppressors consist of modern high-flow (forward venting) models manufactured from materials such as Inconel and steel (LWRC S-556) or titanium (S-762 Ti and S-9 Ti). They cover the standard ...
Not too long ago, I covered some of the most popular red-dot optic footprints for handgun slides. Most readers are probably aware to what extent Trijicon is an important company in the firearms optics market and how the Trijicon RMR footprint is one of the most popular patterns used by other optics manufacturers. Besides their use in Trijicon products such ...
SIG Sauer has just added more options to the Cross Sawtooth bolt-action product line with two new short-action and one new long-action rifle options chambered for 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win. and .300 Win. Mag. respectively. These new rifles were designed in collaboration with Proof Research, a company known for making high-end, highly accurate and lightweight rifle barrels. SIG Sauer Cross ...
Affordable, reliable, and with an excellent balance of size for both concealing and shooting, there was a time when the Makarov was quite a popular CCW pistol in America. That said, today, concealed carry guns have gotten a lot better and cheaper while Makarovs have only grown more rare and correspondingly more expensive. For most people, carrying a Mak no ...
During SHOT Show 2025, most new for 2025 defensive or tactical shotgun offerings that debuted seem to rely on trusted and proven actions. However gun companies are differentiating themselves by offering shotguns with more sophisticated and feature-rich accessories. It’s not just furniture, but also ways to incorporate optics capabilities. Mossberg 590 RM Mag-Fed Mossberg launched a pump-action Mossberg 590 variant ...
Lipsey’s is introducing an exclusive Ruger LCR revolver in .32 H&R Mag. which showcases a cartridge that has become a high demand round in recent years as a sure and trustworthy pairing for small, lightweight revolvers. The Lipsey’s Exclusive Ruger LCR hosts six rounds of either .32 S&W Long or the 32 S&W cartridges offering flexibility in ammunition choices. Why ...