The good ol' wheelgun is still used (and loved) by hosts of enthusiasts, and new revolver models are introduced every year. Whether for self-defense, target shooting, hunting, plinking, or just collecting, there is plenty of choice. Here are some examples.  

The new Beretta 688 Performance 12ga shotgun has been conceived with the needs of those who are approaching clay pigeon shooting for the first time and are looking for an accurate, reliable and top-of-the-range gun at an affordable price. Let's take a look at all the details of this version featuring a laminated wood stock.

With a compact slide, 3.4″/86 mm bull barrel and 17+1 capacity in 9mm (or 11+1 in .45 ACP), the Girsan Brat is designed for concealed carry. It also comes with low-profile Novak style 3-Dot sights, extended beavertail grip safety, ambidextrous thumb safety, removeable magwell and skeletonized hammer & trigger. All this at an affordable price point.

Thanks to Civivi, it is possible to treat yourself to a folding knife with a Damascus blade and Guibourtia wood handles without having to spend headache-inducing amounts of cash. We look in detail at the two models, Yonder (just introduced) and Tacticorix, both with a price tag of less than one hundred euros.

Chiappa acquires the French SAPL, a company specialising in professional security products, creating an outlet in a fast-growing international market: let's see the details of the deal.

Based on the Heavy-Duty model in .38/44 of the 1930s, the new Model 20 comes in .357 Magnum but retains the original aesthetics and features of the original gun, paying homage to the old-world manufacturing style of revolvers. 

Built around an ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Prime glass with EXO Barrier coating, the Bushnell Match Pro ED offers premium optical performance and features for PRS and long range shooters "at the right price". Two versions available, with Deploy MIL 2 Reticle (model Match Pro ED) or with Deploy MOA 2 Reticle (model Match Pro ED MOA).

Iosso offers one of the easiest and most effective ways to clean any firearm barrel: the ThorroClean Bore Cleaning System Set includes both a special bore cleaning agent and a penetrating and finishing cleaner. Used with Iosso’s Eliminator brushes and a quality cleaning rod, all from Strobl.cz, the result may be very convincing.

The customised sports and service firearms that leave the Carl Walther Meister Manufaktur in Ulm, Germany, are of the highest artistic and technical level. Here, gunsmiths and world-class engravers work hand in hand and according to the customer's wishes. Uniqueness has its price, of course; some guns are worth the price of a luxury car. We take you into the master workshop for an exclusive …

A new forum will take place for the first time at Enforce Tac 2025, the renowned trade fair for internal and external security: the AMMO SYMPOSIUM. This event, initiated by Enforce Tac and supported by RWS, offers a communicative platform for discussing current challenges and future strategies in ammunition supply for law enforcement and the military. We have the details.

Savage presents the improved 9mm Stance pistol series, available in five versions and in three different frame colors. Enhancements include a differently beveled stainless-steel slide front, a new round trigger, a Picatinny rail and a Quick Release Optics (QRO) plate for mounting red dots. 

The physically favourable properties of lead for shot pellets can hardly be matched by other metals, as many tests have proven. Nevertheless, there is a need for lead-free shotgun shells where this is required by law, for example. In the Rottweil Waidmannsheil hunting cartridge line, there are alternatives with bismuth or soft iron shot, which can also be used in wetlands depending on the intended …

Based on the Shadow 2 IPSC pistol, the new CZ Shadow 2 Target is a special model designed for target shooting enthusiast. Among its features, fully adjustable trigger and rear sight, ergonomic G10 grip panels and redesigned controls. Two barrel lengths are available, 5” and 6”.

IWA OutdoorClassics, one of the world's leading international trade fairs for hunting and shooting sports, sees itself as the driving force behind this industry. Being a driver means expanding the role as organiser in such a way that added value is created for exhibitors and visitors in many different places. An outstanding example of this is the IWA Pavilion at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. We …

Olight's Seeker 4 Pro flashlight has a maximum output of 4,600 lumens and a long run time despite its small size. It can be recharged via a USB-C cable or through magnetic charging.

The Burris hunting optics with the aggressive name "Eliminator" combine a classic-looking riflescope on the outside with state-of-the-art digital technology on the inside. We tested the Burris Eliminator 6 high-tech riflescope in 4-20x52 in detail to see how it performs as a hunting companion.