Based on the popular Taurus Defender series, the 856 model in .38 Special +P and the 605 model in .357 Magnum are now offered in optic-ready versions that accept a compact red dot sight compatible with the Holosun K footprint.

We have already met Steffen Foullon, shooting trainer at the Norma Academy, Norma’s platform for sharing knowledge and inspiration about the vast field of hunting and shooting. This time Steffen guides us through several shot analyses and shows what to search for at the point of strike to help wounded game recovery. Read on and watch the videos to learn more.

Beretta's online store opens the sale season with huge discounts on hunting apparel and accessories. Until March 5, enthusiasts can renew their wardrobe while saving more than half off the list price. And we're not just talking about hunting clothing. In fact, the promotion also covers accessories and leisure garments or shooting vests. The promotion will be active until March 5, 2023.

After a few years hiatus, the Brazilian manufacturer  revives its revolver production with two stainless-steel models in .357 Magnum: the 6” RM66 designed for the range or competition shooting and the 3” RP63, intended for concealed carry. A third 4” model will be introduced later this year. Price is right too.

The Cross model is the first bolt-action rifle from SIG Sauer to be manufactured entirely in the USA. We have taken a closer look at what is behind the rifle, which is advertised by the manufacturer for both hunting and the shooting range, using the SIG Sauer Cross Rifle 18" variant in 6.5 Creedmoor. Discover more in the following test report.

Taurus releases a smaller version of its TX22 pistol, the new TX 22 Compact in .22 LR. The latest addition to Taurus's popular polymer-framed rimfire pistol family is optics ready and offers the same features of the larger models, just in a reduced size.

With its 6x zoom, the Presidio 3-18x50 riflescope offers a magnification range that is particularly suitable for medium to long range shooting. Thus, this new riflescope from the range of the U.S. optics specialist Sightmark is ideal for a variety of long guns, including hunting rifles, but also ARs and precision repeaters. We are focusing our attention here primarily on the Presidio 3-18x50 MR2 …

The new Timney HK MP5 Two-Stage Trigger is now available for pre-order from European importer Ferkinghoff International. The new trigger is suitable for most civilian, semi-automatic replicas of the MP5 submachine gun and G3 assault rifle. We reveal in the text and in the manufacturer's video what the latest release from the US trigger manufacturer Timney Triggers exactly is. 

A Proof Research carbon fiber wrapped barrel is the distinctive feature of the newest addition to the Ruger AR-556 MPR family of rifles. The chambering is in .223 Wylde, so that the rifle can safely and reliably fire both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition.

From January 17, 2023, it's that time again: the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, USA, the world's most important arms fair opens its doors under the motto "IT'S A BIG DEAL". We summarize the most important background information for you here and introduce our colleagues Tanja and Marijan Loch.  Both are on site for us the whole week to report in detail on the innovations in text, pictures and video.

In two online auctions on January 31 and February 1, 2023, the Munich auction house Hermann Historica will once again offer numerous exquisite, rare lots with a lot of arms history. The auction “Fine Antique and Modern Firearms” always promises a fine assortment, and in the “Antique Arms and Armour from all over the world” auction catalog  you can find numerous, often exotic pieces. 

The Italian company begins the new year by introducing a restyled version of a great classic, the Parallelo 486 model chambered in 12- and 20-ga, which reintroduces the timeless appeal of the side-by-side shotgun in a contemporary key. Among the most noticeable aesthetic changes is a new engraving on the body receiver.

Introducing the brand new Crispi Valdres Pro GTX, the state-of-the-art leather boots for hard walkers (and not just them...). They take their name from one of the wildest regions in Norway.

In most sports, there is a differentiation between men and women. It is obvious that this is often due to physical differences. But in her many years of experience as a competitive shooter and trainer, Samantha Wendel has been able to determine that there are also mental differences that can be advantageous but also disadvantageous. In the following report, our author describes the differences she …

Gun manufacturers are usually rather cautious with successor models of current products. After about six years, Beretta provides the APX with new features. You can read about the differences between the APX and APX A1 here.

As durable and warm as an ankle boot, as practical and waterproof as a full boot: this is Zamberlan's latest ULL Primaloft model, designed to assist the hunter in walking in the mountains but also to protect him or her from harsh weather when hunting from a hide.