The small-frame revolver has been a mainstay of everyday carry and personal protection in the U.S. for the better part of two centuries. They’re not the easiest of guns to shoot, but they have an uncomplicated manual of arms and are easy to carry, which is why they remain popular. Some simple improvement can be made to them to make ...

Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re taking a look at the new Kahr Arms X9 9 mm pistol and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Kahr X9 (MSRP: $549) Long known for small, single-stack concealable 9 mm pistols, Kahr Arms launched a first ...

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Reptilia is releasing a G-Plate optics mount for the Glock G19 and a SIG Sauer Romeo X sight. Originally developed for a specialized user group, this purpose-built mounting plate allows shooters to install the SIG Sauer Romeo X optic on their Glock G19 slide without any permanent modifications, offering a streamlined solution for low-visibility carry and mission-ready configurations. The G-Plate ...

RCBS is introducing of five new adapters, handloaders even more versatility and precision at the bench. The new .25-, .35-, .408- and .45-caliber and Powder Die Adapters expand the MatchMaster funnel system to accommodate an even broader range of cartridges and reloading setups. “Reloaders continue to tell us how much they love the MatchMaster Funnel,” said Steve Koch, RCBS Product ...

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IWI US officials, along with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter, announced on Sept. 22 that the gun maker is relocating its headquarters and all major operations from Pennsylvania to Tennessee. The company will invest $15.7 million in its new Andersonville, TN, facility, creating 72 new jobs. The expansion ...

Defensive-handgun projectiles are designed with consideration for feeding, energy transfer, expansion and penetration, as well as accuracy. It’s a delicate balancing act. Back when I first got into this business, slinging guns across the glass at a shop in suburban Atlanta in the early 1990s, I asked my boss to subscribe to three or four of the most popular gun ...

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Impressum Media Inc. is releasing the 16th Edition of the “Firearms Guide” by Chris Mijic. This new edition contains a significantly updated guns and ammo reference guide with 2025 guns and ammo calibers added, along with 1,600 newly added gun schematics, blueprints, manuals and old guns and ammo catalogs. An emphasis has been placed on adding original manuals and catalogs ...