Courtesy of Colt, a bunch of impressive old-style wheelguns made their comeback at the 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits that just ended in Dallas, Texas. These include the Viper and the Grizzly, both in .357 Magnun, and the Kodiak .44 Magnum. Colt also added an 8” barrel to the Python .357 Magnum options.

The Haenel RS9 in .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6x70) is known as the G29 medium-range sniper rifle in the German armed forces. The new, modernised HLR rifle series from Bundeswehr supplier C.G. Haenel from Suhl, in Thuringia, has been given a facelift compared to the Haenel RS8/RS9. We tested a civilian HLR Basic in 6.5 Creedmoor and an HLR Pro in .308 Winchester.

With the 9mm G17L Gen5 MOS – the high-performance competition model – GLOCK expands the Gen5 family and increases compatibility. Besides all the Gen5 features, the new gun also features a MOS-cut slide for optics mounting and is fully ambidextrous.

The thermal imaging devices from Chinese manufacturer InfiRay Outdoor, which specialises in optoelectronic solutions, now also have a firm fan base among hunters and nature lovers in the Old World. In the following article, we introduce you to the Finder FH50R V2, the latest addition to the tried-and-tested Finder family.

With the NV OS 1x23 model, the German optics manufacturer Noblex offers a modern mini red dot sight for GLOCK pistols with MOS interface, which does not require an adapter plate and can therefore be mounted extremely flat. This means that the new Noblex red dot lies so low in the slide that the original sights can still be used if the illuminated dot fails. We present the new Noblex reflex sight, …

From S&W's Performance Center, the 9mm Model 327 WR is the design that allowed Jerry Miculek to set a world record, hitting six steel plates from the draw at seven yards in just 1.88 seconds. The optic-ready revolver comes with a Vortex Compdot reflex sight. Only 1,880 units will be made.

More than 30,000 visitors for one of the most important Italian hunting events that was held in Bastia Umbra from May 11 to 13, 2024. Simulations, live cooking shows, lifestyle areas and shows created an immersive event for both hunters and shooting enthusiasts. 

The new over-and-under that Beretta dedicates to shooting enthusiasts and athletes combines the very best in technology with an elegant design and is distinguished by a series of technical features and innovations ranging from the receiver with laser-engraved anti-glare texture to the removable trigger group, from elongated choke fitting to grade 4 wood stock. All this to guarantee maximum …

On Friday, May 3, at the Maniago-based LionSTEEL factory in Italy, the presentation of the KC-01 project took place: a multi-role knife made in a limited series of 300 pieces, developed by the Knife Community Italia Facebook group and then designed by Michele Pensato "Molletta", creator of many successful designs for LionSTEEL itself.

With the B2 1.7-10x42 iC, Blaser has expanded its riflescope series specially designed for use with clip-on devices in 2023 with an all-round hunting scope that has been further optimised for use with clip-on attachments. We took the latest model from the Blaser B2 series to the shooting range for you and put it through its paces on the hunting grounds. Read our test report here.

“Something for both new and old enthusiasts to bond over”: Walther reintroduces the popular PPK and PPK/S models in .32 ACP, and in both stainless steel and black QPQ finish. A great classic is now available again in its original chambering.

Update: the Hikmicro Habrok 4K thermal imaging binoculars announced at IWA 2024 are now available. According to the manufacturer, the optics are set to redefine the optics industry. The Habrok combines night and daylight optics with a laser rangefinder in a single device. In this article, we have taken a closer look at the new thermal imaging binoculars, which show their strengths particularly in …

One of the most prestigious names in Scandinavian knife making is Peltonen Knives, which offers enthusiasts models in which the essential lines of the puukko blend with modern materials. 

Once again, a variant of the Walther PDP has emerged as the winner of a tender for a new service pistol in the military and law enforcement sector. This time, the Performance Duty Pistol (PDP) was able to convince the procurers of the Bundeswehr. Here you can find out more about the background and scope of the framework agreement associated with the tender and where else the Walther pistol was …

After eight years – it was launched in 2016 – the EDC X9 9mm double-stack pistol from Wilson Combat evolves: meet the new EDC X9 2.0. Among the key features, the double-stack aluminum X-Frame and the now customizable, easily interchangeable 1911 style grips. The EDC X9 2.0 is available with 5”, 4” or 3.25” barrels.

“The ultimate solution for backcountry hunters”: Leupold's latest laser device features a 5,000-yard ranging distance and uses GPS technology to remotely drop location pins to your phone in compatible mapping systems. The RX-5000 TBR/W also provides three ranging modes.