Shooting - News, tests and new products for the sport shooter

A very special auction will be held in London: the catalog is composed exclusively of memorabilia and props that appeared in the most famous action and sci-fi movies. From Agent 007 movies to Blade, here's a small sample of the prop guns that can be bought at the Prop Store auction.

After a long hiatus, Walther is once again manufacturing its legendary PPK model pistols – but now they are "made in USA" and marked accordingly with .380 ACP instead of ”9 mm Kurz”. We took an in-depth look at the question of whether and for what purpose the 90-year-old Walther design is still suitable. We came to some extremely unexpected results.

For the US manufacturer Springfield Armory, which also established its world fame with 1911 pistols, it is only a logical step to launch the brand-new SA-35 in 9mm Luger, another milestone in the history of firearms by the genius John M. Browning. In the flood of polymer pistols that resemble each other like peas in a pod, the SA-35 is a pleasant exception.

A new knife manufacturer appears on the international market with a range of interesting and affordable knives – and above all, with a very precise idea of how to approach the market. Let's take a closer look at the Citius and Scepter models, two folding knives for everyday use with a more than reasonable price.

At the Paris exhibition dedicated to homeland security and safety, Israel Weapons Industries, better known as IWI, presented an updated version of the ACE N 52  assault rifle in 7.62x51 caliber. The weapon will also be available for the civilian market in a semi-automatic version. 

Kahles is going one better with the K525i 5-25x56i: the new version with the suffix "DLR" has been optimized in several details especially for dynamic long-range competitions. At all4shooters.com, we have tested what the riflescope from the upper class can do in practice.

At MILIPOL, the international security trade show taking place in Paris from October 19 to 22, Belgian defense contractor FN Herstal showcased, among other things, parts of its Smart ProtectoR concept for law enforcement use: various components complement each other to stop aggressors safely but non-lethally. Here's all the info.

Developed over 80 years ago, a worldwide success and involved in countless medals: the RWS R50 in .22 Long Rifle caliber is manufactured from state-of-the-art components in Germany. And you can find the best lot for your sporting rifle at the RWS test shooting range in Fürth.

An officially licensed product of GLOCK, the new Umarex GLOCK 17 Gen5 T4E is a .43-caliber CO2-powered pistol made for paintball sports and training scenarios. It has all the Gen5-typical features found on the current G17, including: the ambidextrous slide stop lever, automatic trigger safety, front serrations, and reversible magazine release. It is compatible with GLOCK sights, holsters, and …

The Unique Alpine UPG-1 precision rifle is one of the current “best buys” in its price range: very few other chassis-based rifles can beat it by offering better performance for its MSRP. We took a 20” barrel UPG-1 in .308 Winchester, fitted with a folding stock, TTA muzzle brake, ZC420 riflescope from ZCO with three commercial ammo loads – two from RWS, and one from Norma… and tested it on the …

Whether with air rifle or air pistol, there is no way around a perfectly shaped  pellet for the tightest of shots at 10 meters. More precisely: this way leads to the RWS R10 Match, the match pellets for Olympic disciplines that have been successful for years. We introduce this special lead ammo, show what matters in detail and how you can get your personal best pellet.

1911 pistols have always been popular sporting pistols around the globe. Even in the rimfire sector, numerous manufacturers offer versions of the popular US classic: the same shooting feel as the .45 model, but cheaper cartridges. We have tested two tactical 1911 interpretations from German manufacturers here – One of them even has the blessing of the original manufacturer.

Get ready for the Beretta online event. On October 19, 2021 at 6.30 p.m. a new hunting gun manufactured by the Italian company will be introduced during an online event. Register for the event to get a preview of all the features of this top-secret gun! +++ World premiere of the Beretta BRX is now online +++

In a shocking announcement SIG Sauer says that its presence at SHOT Show “represents a significant health risk to all 2,600 of our employees across our 13 US locations.” But there are strong financial reasons too... 

The CRKT M16 is one of the most successful knives manufactured by the US company. From the original design by Kit Carson, dated 1999, an almost endless series of variants has been developed. We reviewed the most recent one with the steel handle featuring an intriguing bronze-colored finish.

American MPA Pro Shooter champion Travis Tomasie and Masterpiece Arms have combined their expertise to bring to market what could be called the “Ferrari” of competition pistols. Chambered in .40 caliber S&W and built on a proprietary double stack frame, the DS40 TT Comp has all the credentials to dominate in the USPSA Limited Division.