At the turn of the 20th century, expeditions ventured into uncharted territories, seeking to explore new colonies. In addition to completely unknown flora, these adventurous globetrotters suddenly encountered animals that turned the hunters into the hunted. The call for reliable ammunition to defend themselves was answered. The new development, called the .416 Rigby, was introduced in 1911.

The collaboration between Italian company LionSTEEL and the Knife Community Italia Facebook group is proof that when projects are based on passion, they start off on the right foot. At a time when knife enthusiast are being unfairly blamed by politics, it is a pleasure to be able to report on a beautiful collaboration that is being renewed for the third time.

Available in two configurations – rifle and pistol – and chambered in 5.56 NATO, the M400-FORGE is SIG's AR-15 “premium” platform designed for out-of-the-box readiness. In both configurations it comes with a ROMEO-MSR Gen II 2 MOA red-dot sight.

The daily reports from the hotbeds of war punctually tell us of the threat posed to military personnel and civilians by drones. At Enforce TAC 2026, the Israeli company ParaZero presented a man-portable, compact and easy-to-use anti-drone system that functions similarly to a traditional automotive airbag.

Unfortunately, the long-established company ERMA faded into obscurity over 20 years ago. Firearms such as the ESP85A Rainbow Edition still stand as proof of the quality of this German gun manufacturer, a name now largely forgotten. We tested the target rimfire pistol.

Taurus launches the RPC, a compact 9mm PDW platform built to NATO standards that blends proven ergonomics with modern capability, with a magazine capacity of 32 rounds. The Taurus RPC is available in two configurations: the standard model with rear Picatinny rail end plate, and a version equipped with a folding brace.

With the expansion of the Competition collection, Blaser is specifically targeting ambitious sport shooters who demand the highest standards of function, comfort and design on the shooting range. The new items of clothing and equipment combine a modern, sporty look with well thought-out details and functional materials. We present a few pieces from the collection.

An event as unique as the first five hundred years of the history of the world's oldest industrial dynasty calls for a range of equally special initiatives, extending to forms of celebration outside the firearms industry: these include a commemorative philatelic card and folder.

Glock announces that G43X and G48 Slimline pistols in 9x19 mm will come standard with 15-round GLOCK double-stack magazines. The G44 model in .22 LR will also come with a 15-round magazine.

With the FN PUREVIEW, FN enters the micro red dot arena with a product that brings true holographic technology into a compact and duty-ready format. The new optic is developed for military users, law enforcement professionals, and special operations personnel.

We already tested the sporty Steyr Arms ATC Rock pistols with 5" and 6" barrels. However, in addition to these sleek match pistols, the company has even more new handguns to offer, so here is the follow-up with the trio in the form of the ATC Base, ATD Compact and ATD Compact Comp.

When it comes to modern hunting cartridges, accuracy at distance and technically sophisticated setups, there is hardly a substitute for a thorough field test. This is exactly what we did: at a 300-m range, two current cartridge concepts faced off: the 8.5x55 Blaser ECX and the 7mm PRC Outfitter. Both loads are made by Hornady. Together with Jens Tigges, we compared both loads in a practical test.

A compact small-frame revolver with shrouded hammer, chambered in .38 Special +P, the Bodyguard 38 2.0 features a one-piece aluminum-alloy upper frame and a polymer lower to reduce weight, and an ambidextrous center-mounted cylinder release. It is also offered in a version with integrated Crimson Trace red laser.

Just a facelift or a completely new gun? That's the question with the introduction of the sixth generation of the legendary Austrian striker-fired polymer pistol. GLOCK announced the Gen6 in December 2025, and it is now available in Europe. Reason enough to take a closer look at the latest iterations of the world-famous handgun and see how they perform on the shooting range.

In 2026, Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta celebrates half a millennium of history. Since 1526, it has transformed from an artisan workshop into a global leader in the arms industry, stylishly combining tradition and innovation while maintaining high quality standards. Its evolution reflects that of technology and design, making it a symbol of "Made in Italy" and an international benchmark.

The Limited Master Xtreme is a real race gun made by Tanfoglio to compete in the IPSC Standard Optics Division. With an all-steel construction, the pistol is optics-ready and is available in both chrome- or black-finished versions. Let's see its main features.