Colt did it, as did Mauser. And Bergmann, Star and FN among others. In recent decades, it has been manufacturers such as Heckler & Koch and Steyr. Stocks for handguns, today mostly for 9mm pistols, are often ridiculed as a relic. Whether rightly or wrongly, we tested the Canik SFx-S pistol with stock and the GSG-9 pistol caliber carbine. Here are the results.

The renowned German gun manufacturer also offers its Mauser 18 Waldjagd  universal bolt-action rifle chambered for the young high-performance 8.5x55 Blaser cartridge. We equipped the rifle with an equally universal Minox RS-4 2.5-10x50 scope. The combo should show what it can do on the shooting range and on the hunting ground.

The .44 Magnum cartridge manufactured by Remington from 1955 onwards and the matching early Smith & Wesson revolvers were undoubtedly a congenial combo. However, the first revolvers of the S&W Model 29 series are quite rare to find and have become correspondingly expensive. Discover here whether these veterans are still suitable for sport shooting today and what makes the difference to current .44 …

The two German companies Carl Walther and Sinn have joined forces to create an exclusive set consisting of a semi-automatic pistol and an automatic watch. The limited edition consists of a 4.5-inch Walther PDP Steel Frame FS pistol and a Sinn 358 Walther chronograph.

Modern high-performance shotguns for competition are uncompromisingly trimmed for the fastest function and reliability. Top shooters place similarly high demands on shotgun shells: that's why they choose GECO, because the range of choice and the quality are right. We introduce you to the individual cartridge types and gauges.

With the Steel Action HSL, the German rifle manufacturer  Steel Action is presenting an extension to its straight-pull bolt action rifles. The new model is primarily intended to be shorter and lighter. We took a closer look at what the new Hunting Short Light (HSL) actually has to offer and what changes Steel Action has made.

A revolution in firearms accessory technology, the VelociRadar Chronograph from Caldwell is based on CHIRP radar technology – not only it accurately measures muzzle velocity but is able to track the bullet as it travels downrange to calculate the bullet’s ballistic coefficient and downrange energy. Compatible with firearms, air guns and bows, it’s available in EU from Strobl.cz at an MSRP of 654 …

The latest addition to the Taurus lineup is actually an old acquaintance of Taurus – and Beretta – fans. Features include a compact and carry-friendly design, 15-round magazine,  and lightweight aluminum-frame. The pistol comes in black and stainless steel finish options.

Shotguns from the Turkish manufacturer Huglu have been on show at trade fairs for years. We tested two very interestingly priced pump-action models from Huglu. We wanted to find out whether the favourably priced shotguns are also technically convincing. Here is the result of our test fire.

“Born from Sport, tailored for EDC” : the latest addition to CZ's pistol lineup is a compact 9mm gun with all the features of the full-size Shadow 2 model and an innovative optics-ready interface that allows direct optic mounting without plates.

Twilight is a critical time for deer hunters but fading light challenges traditional day-time optics. The Habrok 4k from HIKMICRO turns this limitation into an advantage, offering cutting-edge digital and thermal imaging technology for crystal-clear observation from broad daylight all the way to total darkness.

The softness and stability of an innovative sole are the main features of the new lightweight Thunder Pro boot, for those who tackle long distances in hunting and trekking even with backpacks and equipment on their backs.

So far it has been a year full of events and news and we have tried our best to tell you about them. It is time for us to take a little break to celebrate Easter together with our colleagues from VS Medien and the magazines Visier, Caliber and Schweizer Waffen-Magazin. All the best to everyone and... see you again very soon!

Nextorch is primarily known for its tactical lights. However, the company offers a much wider range of equipment and tools. The latter includes the MT30 metal folding spade. This versatile and rugged tool is perfect for hunting and outdoor use. And the MT30 really packs a punch!

Alloy Empire and many other Asian manufacturers have specialised in the production of miniature scale guns, obviously non-firing, with an incredible variety of models, level of detail and quality, from actual toys in blister packs costing a few euros to perfect models that can dry fire so that they can be used as objects for the study of weapons. Let's see a couple of examples sold by …

After 135 years of history, Fabrique Nationale, or FN for short, introduces a bold new brand identity to global market “that exemplifies and solidifies the company’s leading position in the defence and security market”.