Check out a few of our highlights from the fourth day of SHOT Show 2025! SNT MOTIV Gun nerds love military-issue weapons. And they really love uncommon and less-known ones from smaller countries. South Korea, for example, fielded the K2 assault rifle in 1984. A gas-operated AKM-style long-stroke piston 5.56mm rifle, it looks reminiscent of an AR-18. Founded in 1981, ...
This article originally appeared in RECOIL Issue 42. Photos by Dave Merrill Editorial Forward: Dr. Phil Dater passed on January 20, 2025. He is fondly remembered, and I am honored to have known him. In this piece you’ll get a glimpse of why he was so highly regarded, and we should all be so lucky to live such a full life. ...
Let’s be honest. Revolvers are retro. And cool. They represent a very nearly 200-year-old technology that hasn’t changed much in over a century and a quarter. Smith & Wesson has been one of the big names in the revolver world, with standouts like the Model 19, Model 29, and the archetypal five-shot, small- frame revolver, the Chiefs Special, that would ...
Heckler & Koch MR-A4 Heckler & Koch is producing firearms in the U.S. now and a civilian version of the world-renowned 416 is one of the first to be released. The MR-A4 is the civilian semi-automatic version of the 416, a military proven gas-piston AR style rifle. The MR-A4 was launched in a 16.5-inch rifle version, an 11-inch pistol version, ...
Charter Arms is introducing the new Double Dog Revolver Series. First in this series is the Charter Arms Mag Pug Combo, which has a combination of the Mag Pug and Pit Bull chamberings offering compatibility with .357 Mag. and 9mm calibers. “We couldn’t be happier see this project come to life,” said Nick Ecker, Owner, President and CEO, Charter Arms. ...
For those new to this series, the “Editor’s Picks” from SHOT Show 2025 are intended as entry points to items that, for one reason or another, caught our attention as we roamed the show floor. Each entry is a quick snippet of the new item, with explanation as to why we thought it was worth calling out. It is not ...
Looking for a reasonably priced, feature-packed, striker-fired compact pistol? The Rost Martin RM1S, the latest addition to the popular Rost Martin RMI series, is an excellent choice for your next firearm purchase. This black-polymer-frame pistol offers a nitrocarbonized steel slide and combines a range of standout features that not only enhance performance but also make it a pleasure to own, ...