The Walther PPQ is now a widely known and used pistol. Far less well known is the model "SC" – or Sub-Compact. As the name suggests, this is a smaller sized version of the PPQ. Reason enough for all4shooters.com to put this subcompact version through its paces.

For hunting in hilly and mountainous areas, Zamberlan recommends a flexible and resistant boot with a practical and reliable lacing system - the BOA Fit System - that we at all4hunters have already started to test in the field. The nubuck leather upper with camouflage blend is soft and resistant and the external Hydrobloc treatment guarantees waterproofing. Thanks to their characteristics, these …

Built from a Vertec-type steel frame, the 9mm Beretta 92X Performance is the latest development in the evergreen Beretta 92/98 pistol series and has been designed specifically for competitive dynamic shooting. A new trigger, new finish, new grip: let's take a look at the many features studied by the "racing team" of the Italian company.

Once only available through special order, the 12 and 20 ga Turkey models are now available everywhere as standard models. They are built around the Model 110 rifle action. Among their features, a free-floating 22-in carbon steel barrel, user-adjustable AccuTrigger and AccuFit system that allows hunters to customize length-of-pull and comb height. They are offered with  one-piece synthetic sporter …

Based on the previous G2c compact model, the 9mm Taurus G3 is a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol with 4” barrel designed for everyday carry. The new 6-lb trigger features a short reset for quick, controlled follow-up shots. Unlike most single-action firing systems, the G3 offers second-strike capability. 

Great events are casting their shadows ahead: the European dynamic handgun Championship will take place from September 9 to 13 this year in Belgrade, Serbia. all4shooters will report live on location every day. Now we are already preparing you with the most important information!

After being officially awarded a contract by the U.S. Army, SIG Sauer shows its Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) rifle and lightweight machine gun prototypes, both chambered in a 6.8mm hybrid ammunition. Other two companies -  General Dynamics-OTS Inc. and AAI Corporation Textron Systems – will deliver prototypes of the weapons meant to replace the M249 squad automatic weapon and the M4 …

At the Valle Duppo shooting range in Lodrino, Italy, we get acquainted with the sporting clays course using one of the shotguns that F.A.I.R. gave us for the next hunting season, the 28 gauge Iside Prestige side-by-side in the Tartaruga Gold version. With its elegant, rounded and streamlined design, thanks to its low weight it's the ideal shotgun for walked-up hunts. Add to this very little recoil …

Pulsar releases a major firmware update for its flagship Helion, Trail and Accolade thermal imaging products, improving usability, image and video recording quality. The firmware update also changes slightly the controls. Contrast and clarity are now higher and image in general is richer in colors - observed objects are better visible and has more detail too: a new image processing algorithm works …

With the Ruger Security 9, the American firearms manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co. offers a polymer-framed pistol in 9 mm Luger at a very attractive price. In this test report, all4shooters.com shows whether the quality is right despite the low price, how the gun performs on the shooting range and for which user it is suitable.

In the company of the Fausti sisters in their Marcheno headquartes, we introduce the guns that will be given to us for field tests and hunting days during the next season: the Magnificent SLX Sporting over-under, the Class SLX over-under and the DEA SL side-by-side.

SIG already won in 2018 with its Ballistic Data Xchange (BDX) system. This year, the Award for “Innovation in Optics” goes to SIG's ROMEO8H, a ruggerized MIL-SPEC rectangular red dot sight designed for modern sporting rifles (MSR) and shotguns to deliver an exceptionally wide field-of-view. Learn more here on all4shooters!

A well known type of street attack is a "static" threat with a weapon in the style of a typical robbery. In contrast to a "ballistic" attack, in which the criminal opponent directly tries to beat, cut or stab us, in this case we are only threatened with a weapon. With this installment by our martial arts expert Michael Janich, our series on unarmed self-defense at all4shooters.com comes to an end.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has been formally requested to prepare a restriction proposal on the placing on the market and the use of lead in ammunition (gunshot and bullets). The proposal should address even lead in fishing weights (!). FACE and CIC, two of the most important European and international organizations representing hunters' interests, express their concern. And the …

Featuring a translucent yellow-tipped, lead-alloy bullet with an enhanced boat tail design for superior flight characteristics and nickel-plated cases, the new ammo offers “instant knockdown capability and maximum terminal performance at extended ranges”. Eight loads are available for hunting whitetail, mule deer, antelope, elk, predators or a variety of other game species.

Linda Mellor is an established country sports writer and photographer based in Scotland. She is also an acclaimed contributor here on all4shooters/all4hunters. Her new book now celebrates a passion for the outdoors and countrysports sharing 40 authentic, passionate stories from men and women – and the author herself!