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Once only available through special order, the 12 and 20 ga Turkey models are now available everywhere as standard models. They are built around the Model 110 rifle action. Among their features, a free-floating 22-in carbon steel barrel, user-adjustable AccuTrigger and AccuFit system that allows hunters to customize length-of-pull and comb height. They are offered with  one-piece synthetic sporter …

Based on the previous G2c compact model, the 9mm Taurus G3 is a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol with 4” barrel designed for everyday carry. The new 6-lb trigger features a short reset for quick, controlled follow-up shots. Unlike most single-action firing systems, the G3 offers second-strike capability. 

After being officially awarded a contract by the U.S. Army, SIG Sauer shows its Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) rifle and lightweight machine gun prototypes, both chambered in a 6.8mm hybrid ammunition. Other two companies -  General Dynamics-OTS Inc. and AAI Corporation Textron Systems – will deliver prototypes of the weapons meant to replace the M249 squad automatic weapon and the M4 …

At the Valle Duppo shooting range in Lodrino, Italy, we get acquainted with the sporting clays course using one of the shotguns that F.A.I.R. gave us for the next hunting season, the 28 gauge Iside Prestige side-by-side in the Tartaruga Gold version. With its elegant, rounded and streamlined design, thanks to its low weight it's the ideal shotgun for walking hunts. Add to this very little recoil …

Pulsar releases a major firmware update for its flagship Helion, Trail and Accolade thermal imaging products, improving usability, image and video recording quality. The firmware update also changes slightly the controls. Contrast and clarity are now higher and image in general is richer in colors - observed objects are better visible and has more detail too: a new image processing algorithm works …

With the Ruger Security 9, the American firearms manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co. offers a polymer-framed pistol in 9 mm Luger at a very attractive price. In this test report, all4shooters.com shows whether the quality is right despite the low price, how the gun performs on the shooting range and for which user it is suitable.

In the company of the Fausti sisters in their Marcheno headquartes, we introduce the guns that will be given to us for field tests and hunting days during the next season: the Magnificent SLX Sporting over-under, the Class SLX over-under and the DEA SL side-by-side.

SIG already won in 2018 with its Ballistic Data Xchange (BDX) system. This year, the Award for “Innovation in Optics” goes to SIG's ROMEO8H, a ruggedized MIL-SPEC rectangular red dot sight designed for modern sporting rifles (MSR) and shotguns to deliver an exceptionally wide field-of-view. Learn more here on all4shooters!

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has been formally requested to prepare a restriction proposal on the placing on the market and the use of lead in ammunition (gunshot and bullets). The proposal should address even lead in fishing weights (!). FACE and CIC, two of the most important European and international organizations representing hunters' interests, express their concern. And the struggle …

Featuring a translucent yellow-tipped, lead-alloy bullet with an enhanced boat tail design for superior flight characteristics and nickel-plated cases, the new ammo offers “instant knockdown capability and maximum terminal performance at extended ranges”. Eight loads are available for hunting whitetail, mule deer, antelope, elk, predators or a variety of other game species.

Linda Mellor is an established country sports writer and photographer based in Scotland. She is also an acclaimed contributor here on all4shooters/all4hunters. Her new book now celebrates a passion for the outdoors and countrysports sharing 40 authentic, passionate stories from men and women – and the author herself!

Whether it is a handgun or not, is a matter of dispute. However, in some countries the law classifies the Heckler & Koch SP5K as such because of its length. For this reason all4shooters.com included this unusual gun in the 9 mm pistol test series. Discover here what the civilian derivative of the MP5K is capable of.

Shaun Porter and his teenage son took a trip to Australia for an unforgettable hunting adventure on a working cattle station. They travelled for hours across the Northern Territory on dirt tracks, on the lookout for a unique scrub bull, and kept their wits about them for crocodiles, snakes and spiders.

For decades, Unique Alpine has been regarded as one of the leading specialists for precision military and police rifles. Since 2017, the manufacturer has been expanding its range to include civilian rifles for hunting and sports. With these newly developed firearm systems, Unique Alpine is offering precision rifles suited to whatever your passion may be.

After discontinuing it in 2005, the manufacturer reintroduces this celebrated and popular wheelgun chambered in .22 WMR and built on S&W's medium K-frame. Featuring a 6-inch full underlug barrel and an eight round capacity, it's  is designed for small game hunting, target shooting and, of course, leisure shooting – a.k.a. plinking!

The new member of the popular Hawkeye family is based on the Long-Range Target model and designed to provide hunters with a rugged and hard-hitting compact rifle. Thanks to the two chamberings it's available in, the Hawkeye Long-Range Hunter is effective and accurate even at longer ranges. Moreover, a removable Ruger radial-port muzzle brake significantly reduces felt recoil. Learn more here on …