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The Austrian optics manufacturer SWAROVSKI OPTIK has added a high-magnification riflescope to its Z8i series. The model goes by the full name of Z8i 5-40x56 P. It is therefore ideal for hunting at particularly long distances and for hunters who want to be "closer to the game", according to the manufacturer's introductory words on the new scope. We present the new hunting riflescope in more detail …

The new sporting shotgun from the long-established Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta stands out from the outside with its grey-black stock made of laminated wood. In addition to the modern and rugged laminated wood stock, the new over-and-under shotgun series also offers a number of smart and sophisticated new features. We have already been able to take a closer look at the Beretta 688 Performance …

The US-based optics manufacturer Holosun has a wide range of products in its portfolio with a dozen aiming aids from the Elite series and almost 30 Classic models in open and enclosed design. The Holosun HM6X magnifier presented at IWA 2025 extends the operating distance of a red dot device to medium distances – flexible in use thanks to its flip-to-side mount.

The Heckler & Koch 7 pistol in 9mm Luger, made entirely of steel, was used by the German GSG 9 for a long time and is still part of the equipment of many special units and police forces worldwide. So, is the P7 already a real collector's item? Here is the story of how it came about.

The Danish company Gunpit deals exclusively in air rifles of the highest quality, also internationally. Only the world's best brands are on offer here, and of course you can also get the corresponding riflescopes, matching pellets in various calibres and the necessary equipment. We introduce you to the supplier, which was only founded in 2017, and its catalog.

The Steyr AUG will always be remembered as one of the most original assault rifles in terms of aesthetics and technology. Almost fifty years after it was introduced into service, the Turkish company Serengeti has decided to offer a curious 12-ga  semi-automatic shotgun version, which takes full advantage of the great compactness of the original design.

Introducing a pocket knife with an original design, manufactured in the Asia by QSP Knife and with a name that evokes a gastronomic rather than tactical use. In fact, it features a Wharncliffe-profile blade that makes it extremely suitable for cutting foods. It could be a good candidate to be part of an urban survival kit.

Grand Power is a Slovak company famous for its pistols with rotary barrel lock, but also makes long guns such as the PM Stribog and the GP R-15, an all-European version of the celebrated AR-15 platform. It is available in several versions with different barrel lengths. We took a look at the GP R-15 and GP R-15 Freya models: here you can discover their common features and differences.

The renowned Mauser brand recently announced a whole host of new products for 2025: among them, the Mauser 98 Magnum Big Five and new variants for the Mauser 18 model. We have summarised the most important information on the new Mauser models here.

The sporty Caracal Lynx semi-automatic high-capacity 9mm pistol was presented recently. The all4shooters.com team extensively tested the 5-inch Sport model in two different finish versions. Find out here how they differ and whether they impressed the all4shooters.com testers.

The Czech ammunition manufacturer Sellier & Bellot was founded in 1825 and is therefore celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. It has always been one of the most reliable ammo suppliers for the military, law enforcement and civilian markets on the international stage. There is a new logo and some other news to mark the anniversary.

The EU Commission has recently proposed a draft regulation on the use of lead ammunition providing for numerous exemptions for sporting ammunition for handguns and shotguns/rifles. But it is not enough, as the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President Luciano Rossi exposes in a statement sent to the European Commission.

From 28 April to 9 May, 2025, the long-established auction house Hermann Historica will be holding its spring auction. This event, which is organised as a presence auction, also has a lot to offer for gun collectors, as historical and modern firearms will of course once again be up for grabs. We have done a roundup of the highlights for you.

Springfield Armory drops eight new Tactical Response Pistol (TRP) models, in both 9mm and .45 ACP: these include classic 5” barrel forged steel frame options or 4.25” variants with lightweight forged aluminum alloy frame featuring a bobbed heel, and with black or coyote brown Cerakote finish – all integrating the Agency Optic System (AOS).

For the field presentation of this outfit designed for hunting in cold open environments we'll get to Sweden for a hunt among moors, lakes and forests. In addition to the most suitable items of clothing, starting with the Matajur Windblock jacket, we will also see a series of accessories designed for the safe carrying and transport of optics, which are now an integral part of the equipment of a …

Alchemy Custom Weapons is an American company that manufactures high-end 1911-style pistols. It specialises in offering enthusiasts small batches of "relic" pistols, i.e. pistols that exactly replicate the characteristics of models from the past. The one we present here is an exact replica of one of the first pistols modified specifically to participate in IPSC shooting competitions half a century …