The differences between the individual types of sighting devices and their advantages and disadvantages: to what extent can a sophisticated optical sight compensate for poor eye sight or poor visibility? Here you will discover the most common technical devices and how to use them optimally.

A modern lever-action built designed to endure the extremes, Henry SPD CRUSR is a compact, lightweight and rugged rifle chambered in .45-70 Government with a 4+1 capacity and suppressor-ready. It comes with a 16.5"/419 mm match-grade 416R stainless steel barrel with a tension-wrapped carbon fiber sleeve. Exterior moving parts have a DLC coating, while all other external surfaces are Cerakote …

At Milipol 2025, the military and professional security exhibition taking place these days in Paris, Aimpoint is presenting the Acro P-2 9 MOA red dot sight designed for anti-drone use on semi-automatic or pump-action shotguns.

Featuring the heavy stainless steel SXG grip module, the latest addition to SIG's exclusive Reserve lineup is a limited-edition pistol that takes the iconic P320 platform into the dimension of luxury thanks to the the high-gloss DLC polished frame and slide, and the GridLOK high polish grip panels.

Anyone who still believes that Stutzen-style guns – i.e. short barreled rifles where the forend extends to the muzzle – are outdated and no longer up to date should take a closer look at the new Rössler Signature Stutzen from the Tyrolean gunsmith RÖWA (Rössler Waffen Austria). We have extensively tested the brand-new model on the 100-m course. Here are the details.

Smith & Wesson extends the ported-barrel Carry Comp technology – designed to reduce felt recoil and allow for faster follow-up shots – to its recent M&P Shield X models: the new Performance Center M&P Shield X Carry Comp is a 9mm EDC pistol that offers enhanced comfort.

The Savage 110 PCS (Pistol Chassis System) is an extravagant and unconventional proposal in the handgun panorama, combining the reliability and accuracy of a proven Savage 110 bolt-action rifle with the compactness of a pistol. It is available in .300 AAC Blackout, .223 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308 Win., 350 Legend and 400 Legend.

Meprolight MVO riflescopes offer exceptional precision, clarity and ruggedness across a wide range of tactical and professional shooting scenarios. For the time being, three models have been presented: the MVO 1-8x28, the MVO 3-18x44 and the MVO 6-36x56.

Still another expansion of Ruger's popular American Rifle Generation II series, the Patrol Models are available in both intermediate and long-range popular hunting calibers including .308 Winchester, 5.56 NATO, 6mm ARC, and .338 ARC. The rifles come with a short bull-contour threaded barrel.

The “Gen 3” of SIG's AR-type rifle, the semi-automatic SIG516 G3 adds new technology, features and premium components to the short-stroke piston platform. The new rifle is chambered in 5.56 NATO.

As always, Hermann Historica's collector's firearms auction held a few surprises and many confirmations. Let's look at some of the lots that brought down the hammer at the highest prices. Some were widely expected, others a little less so.

Long-range shooting with rimfire rifles is becoming increasingly popular. If you want to shoot safely at long distances, you need not only intensive training but also reliable and precise ammunition. However, intensive training also requires greater ammo usage, as well as dynamic long-range competitions, which inherently involve more shooting. To meet these requirements, RWS has now developed the …

Whether hunting wild boar at dusk or observing game at night, digital thermal imaging and night vision optics have revolutionised hunting practice. The Chinese manufacturer PARD is one of the pioneers of this development and offers a wide range of night vision and thermal imaging devices for different applications and budgets. The line-up ranges from compact handheld devices to optoelectronic …

SIG Sauer is introducing new variants to upgrade the M17 and M18 service pistols and enhance effectiveness. These include the M17 and M18 MHS-GFC (General Forces Configuration), the MHS-CC (Concealed Carry) Kit, and the MHS-SOF.

The German optics manufacturer Minox is now adding a new model series with 42-mm lenses to its binoculars lineup. These allow for a compact design and let in enough light to deliver a sharp, high-contrast image with true colors even in poor lighting conditions. In this article, you can find out what else the new binoculars, which are aimed at hunters as well as ornithologists and outdoor …

We are back to talking about collector's pistols: in this case, a beautiful FN 1903 with original shoulder stock/holster. Designed by John Moses Browning, the FN 1903 is one of the first semi-automatics in which we find technical features that are still valid today.