shot-show: Inglis 2035, the HP35 legend brought to the 21st century
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shot-showInglis 2035, the HP35 legend brought to the 21st century

Ninety years after its first introduction, Browning's 9mm pistol comes back in a modernized and enhanced version designed for today’s shooters. The Inglis 2035 is optics-ready and comes with suppressor-height sights, updated ergonomics and improved controls.

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pistols: .22 conversion kits tested: Marvel Precision for 1911/2011 and CZ Kadet for CZ Shadow 2
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pistols.22 conversion kits tested: Marvel Precision for 1911/2011 and CZ Kadet for CZ Shadow 2

In times of tight budgets, rimfire conversion kits for centerfire pistols are attracting a great deal of interest. We tested the Marvel Precision and CZ Kadet kits, two uppers for the sporty all-steel 1911/2011 and CZ Shadow 2 pistols respectively. In this report you can find out how the two .22 LR conversion kits performed.

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optics: Optronics: devices that make seeing and aiming easier for hunters and shooters
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opticsOptronics: devices that make seeing and aiming easier for hunters and shooters

in a previous article, we already explained the basics of aiming with open sights on the one hand and riflescopes or red dot sights on the other. Modern optoelectronic technology, optronics for short, is developing so rapidly that in this second instalment on the subject of aiming – and here also observation – we would like to present the basics of these modern technical possibilities briefly and …

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GSG: Test: GSG-9 Airsoft in 6mm BB, the GSG-9 AEG replica from German Sport Guns
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GSGTest: GSG-9 Airsoft in 6mm BB, the GSG-9 AEG replica from German Sport Guns

GSG, a German-based company, also makes rimfire and centerfire guns. So it comes as no surprise that the successful live gun models are also included in its product lineup as airsoft replicas. With the GSG-9 Airsoft, we have taken a detailed look at one such replica.

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smith-wesson: New for 2026, Smith & Wesson's Spec Series VI pistol and Spec Series R revolver
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smith-wessonNew for 2026, Smith & Wesson's Spec Series VI pistol and Spec Series R revolver

The limited-edition 2026 Smith & Wesson's Spec Series includes the 9mmSpec Series VI M&P 9 M2.0 Metal Compact pistol and – for the first time – a revolver, the Spec Series R Model 686 Plus No Lock in .357 Magnum. Both handguns come with an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 sight and have ported barrels. Features are top-notch.

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beretta: Collectible miniature gun models: the world of firearms in scale
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berettaCollectible miniature gun models: the world of firearms in scale

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 …

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fnh: A new brand identity for FN
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fnhA new brand identity for FN

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”.

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winchester: New, but with a long history: Classic Sports Pistol (CSP) Dynamic in .22 Long Rifle from Carl Walther
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winchesterNew, but with a long history: Classic Sports Pistol (CSP) Dynamic in .22 Long Rifle from Carl Walther

Sporting, non-Olympic rimfire pistols are often quite simple and inexpensive in terms of manufacturing processes and choice of materials. The well-known German manufacturer Carl Walther shows that it is also possible to make higher quality models with the new CSP series, which at second glance has a much longer history. We took a closer look at the versatile Dynamic model.

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winchester: Winchester Xpert Composite and Wildcat – The bolt-action and autoloading .22 LR rifles in a practical test
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winchesterWinchester Xpert Composite and Wildcat – The bolt-action and autoloading .22 LR rifles in a practical test

The renowned US manufacturer Winchester has launched the  Xpert and Wildcat bolt-action and semi-automatic (repectively) rimfire rifles on the market. Incidentally, both rimfire rifles are not "Made in the USA", but are manufactured in Istanbul, Turkey. We have extensively tested the .22 autoloader and repeater for you. Read our test report here...

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STROBL.cz: Test: Dillon XL750 and Dillon RL550C progressive reloading machines
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STROBL.czTest: Dillon XL750 and Dillon RL550C progressive reloading machines

The reloading machines from the US manufacturer Dillon have been a firm favourite with reloaders for decades. The XL650 is used by many shooters. This is because it can produce high-quality ammunition quickly. Dillon has continued to develop the press. Most recently, the case feeder was revised in 2019, and in the same year the classic model was replaced by the XL750, which we have taken a closer …

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rifles: EK Archery Revo7, the rapid-fire repeating crossbow
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riflesEK Archery Revo7, the rapid-fire repeating crossbow

Manufactured by EK Archery, the Revo7 crossbow has a 90 lbs draw weight and can shoot seven carbon bolts contained in a single-column magazine in quick succession and with great accuracy. Here you can discover how it works and what it is capable of in terms of shooting speed and accuracy.

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swarovski-optik: SWAROWSKI OPTIK Z8i+ 5-40x56 P: New hunting riflescope for detailed observation and long distances
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swarovski-optikSWAROWSKI OPTIK Z8i+ 5-40x56 P: New hunting riflescope for detailed observation and long distances

The Austrian optics manufacturer SWAROVSKI OPTIK has added a high-magnification riflescope to its Z8i series. The model goes by the full name of Z8i 5-40x56 P. It is therefore ideal for hunting at particularly long distances and for hunters who want to be "closer to the game", according to the manufacturer's introductory words on the new scope. We present the new hunting riflescope in more detail …

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beretta: Beretta 688 Performance Trap AS: the brand new over-and-under shotgun for trap shooters tested (with a look at the 688 Sporting and 688 Vittoria model variants)
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berettaBeretta 688 Performance Trap AS: the brand new over-and-under shotgun for trap shooters tested (with a look at the 688 Sporting and 688 Vittoria model variants)

The new sporting shotgun from the long-established Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta stands out from the outside with its grey-black stock made of laminated wood. In addition to the modern and rugged laminated wood stock, the new over-and-under shotgun series also offers a number of smart and sophisticated new features. We have already been able to take a closer look at the Beretta 688 Performance …

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optics: Optronics: devices that make seeing and aiming easier for hunters and shooters
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opticsOptronics: devices that make seeing and aiming easier for hunters and shooters

in a previous article, we already explained the basics of aiming with open sights on the one hand and riflescopes or red dot sights on the other. Modern optoelectronic technology, optronics for short, is developing so rapidly that in this second instalment on the subject of aiming – and here also observation – we would like to present the basics of these modern technical possibilities briefly and …

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henry : Protector Carbines and Provider Rifles, two new lever-action families from Henry
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henry Protector Carbines and Provider Rifles, two new lever-action families from Henry

Two new product families with six variants in total from Henry: the Protector Carbines are compact and suppressor-ready for everyday use, while the Provider Rifles are dedicated hunting rifles. The many chamberings available in the different models include include both rifle and pistol calibers: .30-30 Win., .360 Buckhammer, .38-55 Win., .35 Rem.,.45-70 Gov’t, .357 Magnum/.38 Spl. and .44 …

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swarovski-optik: New hunting optics from Swarovski: Three riflescope lines get the latest upgrades
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swarovski-optikNew hunting optics from Swarovski: Three riflescope lines get the latest upgrades

The Austrian premium manufacturer Swarovski Optik is announcing seven new riflescopes for hunting in one fell swoop – including the new high-end dS 4-24x50 P scope with correct aiming point calculation and 6x zoom. While the familiar Z6i series is being launched in a revised generation with four scopes, two new Z5i+ models with MRAD elevation adjustment for precise long-range shots are also being …

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iwa: IWA OutdoorClassics 2026, preview part 2: Knives, outdoor & Co. will become the strategic focus and Hall 4 the new stage for trade and trends
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iwaIWA OutdoorClassics 2026, preview part 2: Knives, outdoor & Co. will become the strategic focus and Hall 4 the new stage for trade and trends

IWA OutdoorClassics is regarded as a reflection of the entire hunting and outdoor industry, including product ranges that are often less in the media spotlight – knives and outdoor equipment in particular. However, both areas are of central importance for the specialized trade. This is why they will be upgraded at this year's IWA and Hall 4 will become the center for blades, outdoor – and much …

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shot-show: SHOT Show 2026 – Day 4: More news from the world's largest gun show

shot-showSHOT Show 2026 – Day 4: More news from the world's largest gun show

Yesterday we announced that we would be taking a short break, but we couldn't resist: at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas we saw so many interesting things, and the urge to share them with our followers exceeded that of taking a nap. So here is a further anthology of guns live from the USA. Enjoy, stay tuned, and remember to visit our Facebook, Instagram and TouTube channels.

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shot-show: SHOT Show 2026 – Day 3: Our team's third day on the hunt for new and exclusive products

shot-showSHOT Show 2026 – Day 3: Our team's third day on the hunt for new and exclusive products

The halfway mark has now been reached and the SHOT Show in Las Vegas is drawing to a close. In this article we will tell you what our reporters saw and filmed. Over the next few days we will take a short break, then the report from Nevada will return with other episodes and some in-depth articles. Stay tuned and, if you like, leave a comment on our social channels Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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