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Designed for hunters looking for lightness and speed in the woods and in walked-up hunts: we tested the 20-gauge Benelli Beccaccia Supreme semi-automatic shotgun. From clay pigeons to hounds, we tell you about the Benelli Hunting test Adventure. Watch our exclusive video too!

John M. Browning's legendary Model 1911 pistol design is one of the world's most famous firearms. Countless variants exist, some of them considerably modernized. A comparison with a historic Colt M1911 "Black Army" pistol from 1918 shows exactly what the similarities and the differences are – although the new gun from Springfield Armory is closely built to old specifications: what has happened in …

The Baltoro Lite model by Zamberlan belongs to the new collection. It has been designed to meet the needs of hunters who wanted a flexible and lightweight boot for their activities in different mountain and hill environments.

T.O.R.O. – “bull” in Spanish – stands for “Taurus Optic Ready Option”: it's the latest addition to the GX4 9mm carry pistol series and can be fitted with several popular reflex sights. The T.O.R.O. system is designed around a factory optic-cut slide.

A day with the dogs gave us the opportunity to try the Fausti Class Express over-and-under double rifle in .30-06 Springfield. An alternative and elegant gun to experience wild boar hunting safely and with accuracy. The Fausti Class Express can also be fitted with smoothbore 20 gauge barrels for other types of hunting.

By now, knives produced in the USA are increasingly rare and expensive. Delocalization is responsible for that, moving the production of many historical brands to the Far East. But there are US manufacturers that still offer some models of domestic production, such as Buck with the "Pursuit" model, a fixed-blade knife designed for hunters.

In socio-economic terms, the proposed EU ban on lead in ammo is a fully fledged disaster waiting to happen. Especially small and medium size ammo and firearms manufacturers will be forced to a complete shutdown of their business. And guess who benefits?

Chambered in 9mm caliber, the new addition to SA 1911-style pistol family includes two versions, an ultra-compact 3″ pistol with a 9+1 capacity, and a 4″ version with a 10+1 capacity. Featuring a two-tone finish – blued carbon steel slide and satin silver Cerakote finished, lightweight aluminum frame – the Ronin EMPs are intended for concealed carry.

The French armed forces are currently introducing a version of the GLOCK 17 Gen 5 as their new service pistol. Our testers were able to evaluate what distinguishes the new gun model, known as the PSA, using the same version for civilian shooters – the GLOCK 17 Gen 5 FR Coyote, a limited edition version with special details.

The name STI will surely sound familiar to dynamic shooting enthusiasts, thanks to the popularity of the guns built on its 2011 composite frame. Recently, the US company has made a metamorphosis, transforming its sporting models into personal defense and special forces guns. Let's take a look at an example of this transformation, the XC Legacy model in 9mm Luger.

Entrepreneur Bernd Dittrich has been manufacturing firearms since 2003. His specialty: high-quality replicas of rare weapons or guns that have become rare – mainly from the military sector. Most people know the weapons reproduced in his models, which are manufactured in small series, from books and museums at best. The MP38 submachine gun, the FG 42 paratrooper rifle or the StG 44 assault rifle – …

We present here two interesting PCP air guns manufactured in the Czech Republic by Air Maks Arms. They are the Caiman C and the Katran CB. The latter features a folding stock, while the Caiman sports a bullpup design. They are both available in .177/4.5 mm .22/5.5 mm and .25/6.35 mm calibers.

The handguns of the Croatian manufacturer HS Produkt are now established almost worldwide. The polymer pistols with their trademark small grip safety are also manufactured by HS in a subcompact version. all4shooters.com has tested the small S5  polymer-framed pistol in the large .45 caliber.

The manufacturer Nextorch, known and appreciated for its innovative spirit, is expanding its flashlight catalog with two new models: the compact P8, designed for everyday carry (EDC), and the P10 universal right angle light. all4shooters.com took a closer look at the two models and presents them to you.