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Handloads: A Tokarev Target Load
Finding surplus 7.62x25 mm Tokarev ammunition was easy 15 years ago. When it finally dried up, my Zastava M57 went to the very back of the safe. That was until I discovered that X-Treme makes an affordable 110-grain .308" copper-plated bullet.
New For 2025: Military Armament Corporation MAC-5 & MAC-5K
Military Armament Corporation is now shipping its MP5-like MAC-5 and MAC-5K large-format pistols.
The Rifleman Report: “To Keep And Bear Arms”
When it comes to the three major firearm types—rifle, shotgun and handgun—along with the ammunition and accessories they require, we strive to cover each as best we can. And even though any of them could be pressed into sporting or defensive use, all are only as useful as they are available to responsible citizens.
Exploded View: Ruger “Six” Series Revolvers
The Ruger Security-Six, Police Service-Six and Speed-Six double-action revolvers, introduced in 1970 and produced through 1988, innovated in design and construction in such ways as to challenge that period’s status quo regarding the modern wheelgun’s strength and simplicity.
New For 2025: Bergara BMR-X Steel & BMR-X Carbon
The Bergara Micro Rimfire line has now advanced in 2025 with an X factor and two new subvariants made with ultimate precision in mind.
The Armed Citizen® Jan. 27, 2025
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
New For 2025: FN Reflex XL
FN America stretched its Reflex micro-compact a bit in length and height for 2025, creating the new Reflex XL, which has an increased magazine capacity.
Preview: Full Forge Gear Shooter’s Cut Armor Plates
Full Forge Gear recently leveraged its knowledge of heavy-duty materials to leap into the personal-armor market with the introduction of the Shelter plate carrier and two different lightweight plate options compatible with it.
New For 2025: Staccato HD
Staccato has elevated the 2011 handgun concept by incorporating some redesigns for 2025, notably making its M1911-style design compatible with Glock double-stack magazines.
New For 2025: Browning X-Bolt 2 All Purpose
At SHOT Show 2025, Browning unveiled its new All Purpose rifle in the X-Bolt 2 lineup with added versatility for both hunters and target-shooters.
New For 2025: LWRCI IC-MKII
LWRCI updated its Individual Carbine (IC) for 2025, marking the next step for its high-performance semi-automatic rifles.
Preview: VPA Light-Mounted Compensator
The Light-Mounted Compensator from Vantage Point Armory is a clever idea because the machined-aluminum muzzle device attaches directly to the Streamlight or SureFire weapon light of the shooter’s choosing using the light’s existing hardware.
6 New Shotguns For 2025
Dotted throughout the myriad halls of SHOT Show 2025 was an impressive number of scatterguns. Here’s a sampling of what’s coming down the pike.
The Banish 9K: Silencer Central's Smallest & Lightest Suppressor
The all-new Banish 9K from Silencer Central is the company's smallest and lightest suppressor to date, and its innovative design includes some great design elements that make suppressed shooting even better.
The Armed Citizen® Jan. 24, 2025
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
6 New Rifles For 2025
One thing is clear at SHOT Show 2025: lever-action rifles continue to be a popular trend, as manufacturers fill consumer demand for more options based on the classic American design.
The Model 1819 Hall Rifle: America’s First Military Breechloader
By the time Congress got around to awarding the promised rifles to “Aiken’s Volunteers” on May 20, 1826, the U.S. Army had updated its hardware.
6 Of SHOT Show 2025’s Most Off-Beat Introductions
Among the thousands of new products introduced at SHOT Show 2025, a few stood out from the pack as genuinely different takes on an old concept. Here are six of our favorites.
Making The EAA Corp. Girsan MCP35 High Power
Girsan is one of the leading Turkish manufacturers of firearms, and its modern facility in Giresun, Turkey, stands at the pinnacle of Turkish gunmaking today.
New For 2025: Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2 Riflescopes
Leupold & Stevens will offer a new generation of premium Gold Ring riflescope for hunters in 2025 of which include innovative features that go above and beyond previous VX-6 designs—their best just got better.