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    ammunition: Big game hunting cartridges – Part 1: .375 Holland & Holland Magnum, a British classic with belted case
    © Stefan Bader

    ammunition03.04.2026Big game hunting cartridges – Part 1: .375 Holland & Holland Magnum, a British classic with belted case

    Imagine sitting by a crackling campfire after a strenuous hunting adventure, sipping a gin and tonic, reflecting on the day's experiences, glancing at your belt loaded with .375 Holland & Holland Magnum cartridges, and hearing the distant roar of lions in the African night. This is likely how it was over 100 years ago when the first hunters went out into Africa with this then-new cartridge.

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    cosmi: Gun history: Cosmi, the legendary and luxurious break-open semi-automatic shotgun 
    © Marcus Heilscher

    cosmi02.04.2026Gun history: Cosmi, the legendary and luxurious break-open semi-automatic shotgun 

    A self-taught genius created a shotgun that differed structurally from prevailing rival designs and still impresses today with its brilliant craftsmanship: the Cosmi shotgun from Italy. We had the opportunity to take a closer look at a piece from the mid-1950s. Read on to discover what makes this semi-automatic shotgun so fascinating to so many firearms enthusiasts.

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    haenel: Haenel's StG 45 assault rifle: the  simplification of the StG 44 planned at the end of World War 2 that came to naught
    © Alex MacKenzie, Springfield Armory NHS

    haenel01.04.2026Haenel's StG 45 assault rifle: the  simplification of the StG 44 planned at the end of World War 2 that came to naught

    After the  Maschinenkarabiner 42(H) built by Haenel prevailed against the competing model from Walther, it evolved through several intermediate stages into the Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle. However, the wartime situation required further simplifications. A prototype resulting from these efforts has survived to this day. Here you can find the background story of this weapon developed by Hugo …

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    beretta: Beretta A400 500 Years Special Edition, a tribute to 500 years of Beretta hunting heritage
    © Franco Palamaro

    beretta01.04.2026Beretta A400 500 Years Special Edition, a tribute to 500 years of Beretta hunting heritage

    “Celebrating 500 years of passion, craftsmanship and an enduring bond with the world of hunting”: the exclusive edition of Beretta's A400 semi-automatic shotgun is a refined firearm featuring unique aesthetics.

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    springfield-armory: Springfield Armory XD Mod.4 OSP, the fourth generation
    © Springfield Armory

    springfield-armory31.03.2026Springfield Armory XD Mod.4 OSP, the fourth generation

    The new “Gen4” of Springfield Armory’s XD family of 9mm striker-fired handguns features a factory-milled optics-ready slide, improved slide serrations and a flat-face trigger – a comprehensive package at a competitive price point.  

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    cz-ceska-zbrojovka: CZ 457 Stainless Synthetic, accuracy and versatility in lightweight form

    cz-ceska-zbrojovka11.03.2024CZ 457 Stainless Synthetic, accuracy and versatility in lightweight form

    CZ’s 457 range continues to go from strength to strength and part of this fact is the modular concept of the whole 457 breed, with the ability to change barrels, stocks and calibers at will. In this article all4shooters.com UK team member Chris Parkin  reviews the Stainless Synthetic version.

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    rifles: ELR-SR tender: USSOCOM is looking for a new sniper rifle for extreme ranges. What is in the list of requirements?
    © USSOCOM

    rifles10.03.2024ELR-SR tender: USSOCOM is looking for a new sniper rifle for extreme ranges. What is in the list of requirements?

    The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the unified command charged with overseeing the special operations component commands of all U.S. forces, is looking for a new Extreme Long Range-Sniper Rifle (ELR-SR) for very long-range use up to 2.5 kilometres, to replace the previously used Anti Material Rifles. We present some of the technical details from the tender that have become …

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    culture: Road to Paris – Trap: in the beginning they were glass target balls, which turned into clay pigeons
    © andrea caroppo

    culture09.03.2024Road to Paris – Trap: in the beginning they were glass target balls, which turned into clay pigeons

    Trap at the Olympics has been around since the beginning, but only became an Olympic discipline in 1956. It will take 175 clay pigeons to decree the champions of Paris '24 in the most important clay shooting competition. Here are the names of the likely gold medalists...

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    civivi: Civivi Mini Praxis and Amirite, two new folding knives with a strong personality
    © G.B.

    civivi08.03.2024Civivi Mini Praxis and Amirite, two new folding knives with a strong personality

    One has see-through cheeks, the other has a modified Wharncliffe type blade which reminds us so much of the classic Italian "mozzetta". As always when it comes to this oriental brand, the quality-price ratio is very good. Let's see their main features together.

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    sig-sauer: New SIG Sauer 1911-XSeries pistols, innovating a classic
    © SIG Sauer

    sig-sauer07.03.2024New SIG Sauer 1911-XSeries pistols, innovating a classic

    “The classic 1911 has joined the Red Dot Revolution”: the new 1911-XSeries are optics-ready stainless steel, hammer-fired pistols in .45 ACP that you can also have with a factory installed ROMEO-X red-dot sight. They come in two variants, the 1911-XFULL and more compact 1911-XCARRY, in either black or coyote tan.

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    iwa: Follow-up 3 of IWA 2024: even more highlights for hunters and sport shooters from the major firearms fair

    iwa06.03.2024Follow-up 3 of IWA 2024: even more highlights for hunters and sport shooters from the major firearms fair

    Four days, seven reports, 230 videos – that's our summary of the coverage of IWA OutdoorClassics 2024. In this final post-show report, we take you back to IWA 2024 and show you the highlights of the trade fair for the last time this year. In the article you can also find out where there is more to see!

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    iwa: Follow-up 2 of IWA 2024: hunting and sport shooting short and long guns, smart optics and lead-free ammunition
    © Sven Hehmann

    iwa05.03.2024Follow-up 2 of IWA 2024: hunting and sport shooting short and long guns, smart optics and lead-free ammunition

    Who says IWA OutdoorClassics 2024 is over? Today and tomorrow, we at all4shooters.com will show you information and videos of products that caught our eye during our IWA forays.

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    iwa: Follow-up 1 of IWA 2024: what else was there? More interesting news on firearms, optics and ammunition

    iwa04.03.2024Follow-up 1 of IWA 2024: what else was there? More interesting news on firearms, optics and ammunition

    Yesterday saw the end of IWA OutdoorClassics 2024, the 50th anniversary edition of the leading international trade fair for the firearms, optics and gear industry. There was a lot to see, product premieres and highlights for sport shooters and hunters. There were also many discussions with industry representatives, exhibitors and visitors. Here at all4shooters.com we will continue for a few more …

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    iwa: Day 4 of IWA 2024: What's new, what's interesting about guns, optics and ammunition? Many more videos and trade fair summary with visitor numbers!

    iwa03.03.2024Day 4 of IWA 2024: What's new, what's interesting about guns, optics and ammunition? Many more videos and trade fair summary with visitor numbers!

    The German sun was also kind to visitors and exhibitors at IWA OutdoorClassics 2024, which ended today after four days. After three previous days of Enforce Tac, NürnbergMesse successfully completed a tough week of stress. But so did the exhibitors, some of whom were at both trade fairs. Reason enough for the all4shooters.com team to present many new products to a wider public with text and videos …

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    iwa: IWA 2024: InfiRay Outdoor presents the InfiRay Iris IL19 and 35 thermal imaging monoculars and the Mate MAH50R, a very low NETD attachment
    © InfiRay Outdoor

    iwa03.03.2024IWA 2024: InfiRay Outdoor presents the InfiRay Iris IL19 and 35 thermal imaging monoculars and the Mate MAH50R, a very low NETD attachment

    At IWA OutdoorClassics 2024, InfiRay Outdoor will be presenting its new Iris handheld thermal imagers, as well as an extended model of its clip-on flagship Mate MAH50: the new InfiRay Mate MAH50R features a laser rangefinder and a further improved sensor. You can read all the information about the new thermal imaging devices fresh from the trade fair here on all4hunters.com.

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    iwa: Day 3 at IWA OutdoorClassics 2024: Big, bigger, IWA – From calibers to booth sizes, everything at the Nuremberg gun show

    iwa02.03.2024Day 3 at IWA OutdoorClassics 2024: Big, bigger, IWA – From calibers to booth sizes, everything at the Nuremberg gun show

    Some booths at this year's IWA have an experiential character, others are so small that you could quickly overlook them (without the help of our videos). The range extends from air rifles to 10,000-euro Olympic carbon models, from custom IPSC pistols to multispectral thermal imagers and night vision binoculars.

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    Geco: IWA OutdoorClassics 2024: GECO launches new rifle calibers for the STAR, EXPRESS and TARGET HP bullets

    Geco02.03.2024IWA OutdoorClassics 2024: GECO launches new rifle calibers for the STAR, EXPRESS and TARGET HP bullets

    IWA OutdoorClassics 2024: Each line of ammunition from cartridge pioneer GECO has its own characteristics, just as there are certainly declared fans for certain cartridges. We present the latest additions and explain how the GECO EXPRESS, GECO STAR and GECO TARGET HP lines differ from each other. Anyone who knows these differences will quickly find their favourite ammunition.

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    iwa: Day 2 at IWA OutdoorClassics 2024: trends, lots of new products and hands-on activities at the firearms fair

    iwa01.03.2024Day 2 at IWA OutdoorClassics 2024: trends, lots of new products and hands-on activities at the firearms fair

    Participate, try out, test and perhaps look forward to the delivery of a new device – that's the concept behind the many opportunities to join in at this year's 50th IWA OutdoorClassics 2024, which is taking place in Nuremberg, Germany, until Sunday. Whether airsoft shooting ranges, optics testing in the replica "terrain" or in the dark room: interaction everywhere, and once again the …

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    beretta: Beretta and Steiner Media Day 2024 to kick off the IWA OutdoorClassics 2024: all new products tested on the shooting range!
    © Marijan Loch

    beretta01.03.2024Beretta and Steiner Media Day 2024 to kick off the IWA OutdoorClassics 2024: all new products tested on the shooting range!

    For the first time, Beretta and Steiner organised a Media Day as a prelude to IWA OutdoorClassics 2024, the world's leading trade fair for the hunting and shooting sports industry. We had the exclusive opportunity to attend and what was offered to the invited guests can best be summarised in one word: fantastic! At the Müller Shooting Centre, a top-class indoor shooting range in Ulm, journalists …

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    rws-ammunition: IWA 2024 new products from RWS: first pistol cartridge,  lead-free CINESHOT, new calibers for DRIVEN HUNT and HIT series
    © RWS

    rws-ammunition01.03.2024IWA 2024 new products from RWS: first pistol cartridge,  lead-free CINESHOT, new calibers for DRIVEN HUNT and HIT series

    IWA 2024: Ammunition specialist RWS presents five new products. The "COUP DE GRÂCE" is the first pistol cartridge to be added to the range, the popular CINESHOT is being expanded to include a lead-free variant and the DRIVEN HUNT and HIT are available in additional calibers. The DRIVEN HUNT is also available in several short rifle variants. The new "Super Field Heavy" pellet is also available for …

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    iwa: Trade fair report from IWA OutdoorClassics 2024: many new products and highlights for the anniversary of the firearms fair

    iwa29.02.2024Trade fair report from IWA OutdoorClassics 2024: many new products and highlights for the anniversary of the firearms fair

    The 50th IWA OutdoorClassics opens its doors today in Nuremberg. Over four days, more than 1,000 exhibitors will present world premieres, new products and highlights for hunters and sport shooters. The international team from all4shooters.com will also be there with over 20 journalists, cameramen and video editors – we will keep you informed about the new products in text and, above all, videos.

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    haenel: Haenel's StG 45 assault rifle: the  simplification of the StG 44 planned at the end of World War 2 that came to naught
    © Alex MacKenzie, Springfield Armory NHS

    haenel04/01/2026Haenel's StG 45 assault rifle: the  simplification of the StG 44 planned at the end of World War 2 that came to naught

    After the  Maschinenkarabiner 42(H) built by Haenel prevailed against the competing model from Walther, it evolved through several intermediate stages into the Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle. However, the wartime situation required further simplifications. A prototype resulting from these efforts has survived to this day. Here you can find the background story of this weapon developed by Hugo …

    Read now
    springfield-armory: Springfield Armory XD Mod.4 OSP, the fourth generation
    © Springfield Armory

    springfield-armory03/31/2026Springfield Armory XD Mod.4 OSP, the fourth generation

    The new “Gen4” of Springfield Armory’s XD family of 9mm striker-fired handguns features a factory-milled optics-ready slide, improved slide serrations and a flat-face trigger – a comprehensive package at a competitive price point.  

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    clothing: The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) is fine-tuning the rules on permitted clothing for rifle shooters
    © Montage: Archiv und RWS

    clothing03/28/2026The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) is fine-tuning the rules on permitted clothing for rifle shooters

    The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) made significant changes to the rules at the beginning of 2026, not only for the finals, but above all for shooting clothing: stiff shooting jackets, rigid trousers and clunky shoes make the athletes look bad in Olympic rifle shooting on TV. Is this "armor" necessary for high results? Pros & cons plus a half-baked interim solution from ISSF.

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    cz-ceska-zbrojovka: Two 9mm compact pistols tested: CZ Shadow 2 Carry & P10-C OR Ported
    © Dieter Licht

    cz-ceska-zbrojovka03/27/2026Two 9mm compact pistols tested: CZ Shadow 2 Carry & P10-C OR Ported

    Even though the Shadow 2 Carry and P10-C Ported are very different in design and construction, the two new additions from CZ are intended to appeal to a specific clientele. This is the target group that is looking for a modern compact concealed carry pistol. We have put both guns through their paces.

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    ammunition: Big game hunting cartridges – Part 1: .375 Holland & Holland Magnum, a British classic with belted case
    © Stefan Bader

    ammunition04/03/2026Big game hunting cartridges – Part 1: .375 Holland & Holland Magnum, a British classic with belted case

    Imagine sitting by a crackling campfire after a strenuous hunting adventure, sipping a gin and tonic, reflecting on the day's experiences, glancing at your belt loaded with .375 Holland & Holland Magnum cartridges, and hearing the distant roar of lions in the African night. This is likely how it was over 100 years ago when the first hunters went out into Africa with this then-new cartridge.

    Read now
    cosmi: Gun history: Cosmi, the legendary and luxurious break-open semi-automatic shotgun 
    © Marcus Heilscher

    cosmi04/02/2026Gun history: Cosmi, the legendary and luxurious break-open semi-automatic shotgun 

    A self-taught genius created a shotgun that differed structurally from prevailing rival designs and still impresses today with its brilliant craftsmanship: the Cosmi shotgun from Italy. We had the opportunity to take a closer look at a piece from the mid-1950s. Read on to discover what makes this semi-automatic shotgun so fascinating to so many firearms enthusiasts.

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    hikmicro: New HIKMICRO Lynx 3.0 thermal imaging monocular series: solid and affordable – Update: Lynx LQ35 3.0 and LQ35L 3.0 models, featuring a larger sensor, to be added in 2026

    hikmicro03/29/2026New HIKMICRO Lynx 3.0 thermal imaging monocular series: solid and affordable – Update: Lynx LQ35 3.0 and LQ35L 3.0 models, featuring a larger sensor, to be added in 2026

    HIKMICRO introduces the new Lynx 3.0 series of thermal imaging monoculars, available in six models with focal lengths ranging from 9.7 mm to 35 mm and three VOx FPA sensor types. All models in the Lynx 3.0 line combine compactness, versatility, and lightness. +++ UPDATE+++ Two additional devices with 640-pixel sensors have been added to the lineup, one of which is equipped with a laser rangefinder …

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    swarovski-optik: Swarovski Optik dS 4-24x50 P, a new milestone in the segment of riflescopes with automatic aiming point correction
    © SWAROVSKI OPTIK

    swarovski-optik03/26/2026Swarovski Optik dS 4-24x50 P, a new milestone in the segment of riflescopes with automatic aiming point correction

    With the dS 4-24x50 P, Swarovski is launching an enhanced version of its digital riflescope with integrated laser rangefinder. With this release, the premium Austrian manufacturer once again underscores its commitment to combining top optical performance with cutting-edge technology. Here, we take a closer look at the new Swarovski optic.

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    beretta: Beretta A400 500 Years Special Edition, a tribute to 500 years of Beretta hunting heritage
    © Franco Palamaro

    beretta04/01/2026Beretta A400 500 Years Special Edition, a tribute to 500 years of Beretta hunting heritage

    “Celebrating 500 years of passion, craftsmanship and an enduring bond with the world of hunting”: the exclusive edition of Beretta's A400 semi-automatic shotgun is a refined firearm featuring unique aesthetics.

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    fair: F.A.I.R. X-Light Snipe, the shotgun for walking hunters
    © Franco Palamaro

    fair03/30/2026F.A.I.R. X-Light Snipe, the shotgun for walking hunters

    Designed for walked-up hunts and the most challenging terrains where lightness and speed make the difference, the Xlight Snipe over-and-under featuring a Paradox first barrel is a shotgun specifically designed for those who need to maximize instinctive shooting when hunting with pointing dogs.

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    EOS: EOS SHOW 2026: Sustainable hunting is betting on the future

    EOS03/20/2026EOS SHOW 2026: Sustainable hunting is betting on the future

    From March 28 to 30, the EOS Show 2026 will take place at the Parma Exhibition Center, in Italy. For three days, the Italian city will be the capital of hunting culture and "wild" gastronomy. Visitors will have the opportunity to field-test new hunting and shooting products from leading companies. Those who can't attend in person will find a comprehensive report from the fair on …

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    hikmicro: Trust Your Journey: HIKMICRO showcases innovation and reliability at IWA 2026
    © F.PALAMARO

    hikmicro03/10/2026Trust Your Journey: HIKMICRO showcases innovation and reliability at IWA 2026

    HIKMICRO, the worldwide thermal and digital hunting optics specialist, reinforces its guiding motto “Trust Your Journey: From Market Leader to Trusted Partner” with a series of major innovations unveiled at IWA Outdoor Classics 2026, including a fully integrated AI Intelligent Ecosystem connecting devices and services through the Sight App, alongside advanced imaging technologies such as Light …

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    iwa: IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 post-show report: Further highlights and new products from the major firearms trade show
    © Franco Palamaro

    iwa03/03/2026IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 post-show report: Further highlights and new products from the major firearms trade show

    Even after IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 concluded, all4shooters.com is still in “new product” mode: because the show once again delivered far more exciting and clever products than can realistically be covered during the exhibition days, we’re continuing our walk-throughs of the halls in a post-show report.

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    iwa: IWA OutdoorClassics 2026:  The firearms and outdoor equipment industry remains cautiously optimistic

    iwa03/01/2026IWA OutdoorClassics 2026:  The firearms and outdoor equipment industry remains cautiously optimistic

    On the fourth and last day of IWA OutdoorClassics 2026, show management delivered a cautiously optimistic assessment. With around 25,000 visitors, attendance remained largely steady, and true to the IWA motto “Made for Trade” a great deal of business was conducted. Personal, face-to-face conversations with business partners remain important – especially in times of crisis – and the show also helps …

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    iwa: IWA OutdoorClassics 2026: new firearms and ammo from Day 3
    © NürnbergMesse / Thomas Geiger

    iwa02/28/2026IWA OutdoorClassics 2026: new firearms and ammo from Day 3

    Under IWA VISION, the Nuremberg fair trade brings together key themes that address both the firearms industry itself and its broader societal context: crisis management, gun laws, global crises and EU policy, as well as tariffs, are all closely interconnected – and the firearms sector is feeling that impact right now.

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