Many of the cartridges featured in this series originated as smokeless powder developments based on earlier Nitro calibers. The mighty .500 Nitro Express, however, followed a very different path. Its story began much earlier, during the black powder era, before evolving into one of the most respected big game cartridges ever created. Here we take a closer look at the history, characteristics and …

The market for high-capacity compact and micro-compact concealed carry pistols has become one of the most competitive segments in the handgun industry. With the new Prime Radian, Turkish manufacturer Canik introduces an enhanced version of its Mete MC9 PRIME, factory-equipped with premium components developed in partnership with Radian Weapons, the U.S.-based specialist renowned for its …

Can you imagine a production shotgun built in a limited run of just 500 examples? It may sound improbable, yet here it is: a Benelli over-and-under conceived to celebrate Beretta's 500th anniversary, enriched with distinctive engravings inspired by the Renaissance and bringing together two great traditions of Italian excellence.

We had the chance to handle the new version of the well-known Walther PDP semiautomatic 9mm pistol, which will be available as the "Success & Comfort" (S&C) model, specifically engineered to appeal to sport shooting competitors and enthusiasts. The handgun features many interesting innovations.

Beretta has introduced the SL3 500 Years Limited Edition, a special series of just 150 over-and-under shotguns created to celebrate the company's 500th anniversary. Available in 12, 20 and 20/28 Combo gauges, the commemorative edition combines the refined engineering of the SL3 platform with exclusive engraving and bespoke finishing created specifically for Beretta's quincentennial celebrations.

We tested the highly anticipated sixth generation of the renown Austrian polymer frame pistol. Featuring substantial improvements, specifically in ergonomics, the new Gen 6 succeeds in the difficult task of further refining an already mature and widely appreciated design, resulting in what could arguably be called "the best Glock pistol ever." 

The Indian Army has selected the MEPRO X6 from Meprolight as the dedicated daytime sight for its Negev machine guns. The supply agreement also includes a technology transfer that will enable this sight to be manufactured entirely in India.

With the Flux system, SIG Sauer transforms a P320 pistol into an extremely compact "personal defense weapon", or PDW. In legal terms, a "fluxed" P320 still remains a pistol, as the serial number is printed on the inner Fire Control Unit and not on the easily replaceable frame or chassis. We have summarized the most important differences between the P320 Flux Legion and Tacops models and tested the …

Shot cartridges from Rottweil’s Classic range offer excellent value for money and are therefore ideal for intensive hunting trips involving a high round count. The lower price is made possible by the use of many standard components in their manufacture. The Classic cartridges are reliable, provide good coverage and deliver consistent, high-quality results.

With its new MPS and MPS-C red dots, Steiner makes its most advanced technologies available to civilian shooters, packed into two lightweight and compact devices that are intuitive to use and boast the extraordinary ruggedness typical of products developed for military use.

Firing a cartridge produces significant amounts of gunpowder fumes and soot, which can contain harmful substances. We explain why caution is advised – and how sport shooters can protect their health.

Beretta NARP: all4shooters.com tested different configurations of the modular assault rifle concept designed by Beretta to be the most flexible service rifle platform ever offered by the Italian manufacturer. As the name implies, the New Assault Rifle Platform is a base that can be custom tailored and built to perfectly fulfill the specific roles, requirements and duties that international …

Umarex offers collectors and gun enthusiasts the first models of the World of Arms series. These are faithful 1:2 scale replicas of guns that have made history. They have moving parts and can be disassembled like the real thing. For the time being, the Walther P99 and PPK, the Colt 1911A1 and the Beretta 92A1 are available, all reproduced to the smallest detail.

CZ is expanding its range of CZ 600+ hunting rifles by launching the CZ 600+ CARBINE, a bolt-action rifle that combines the performance of the modern CZ 600+ platform with a design inspired by classic Brno firearms. The result is a lightweight, compact and highly maneuverable rifle, designed for hunters and sport shooters who value reliability, accuracy and traditional aesthetics.

With the new DLE range, Rottweil offers fourteen 12-gauge loads purpose-built for a wide spectrum of operational scenarios, including slug, buckshot, training and counter-UAV cartridges. All are designed for use in both pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns.

The new P226-XFIVE EXTREME and P226-XFIVE NIGHTMARE are two specialized interpretations of the P226. Both keep the full-size, steel-frame character of the platform, but apply it to a competition and precision-oriented format, with adjustable triggers, optic-ready slides, bull barrels, enhanced controls, and grips designed for consistent shooting under speed.