For the longest time, whenever the name “Bersa” came up in American gun-owning circles it was essentially always in the same context: Someone will have been asking about a good, affordable gun for concealed carry, and Bersa would be mentioned. This is entirely because Bersa made the Thunder 380, which many people describe as essentially…
Replacing their SIG P220 Pistol in service for 50 years, the Swiss Army has selected the SIG P320. According to the Federal Armaments Office Armasuisse candidate firearms from Glock (G45 Gen 5), Heckler & Koch (SFP9) and SIG SAUER’s P320 were subjected to “intensive and comprehensive technical testing, a troop trial and the examination of…
Replacing their SIG P220 Pistol in service for 50 years, the Swiss Army has selected the SIG P320. According to the Federal Armaments Office Armasuisse candidate firearms from Glock (G45 Gen 5), Heckler & Koch (SFP9) and SIG SAUER’s P320 were subjected to “intensive and comprehensive technical testing, a troop trial and the examination of…
RECOIL 14 Days of Christmas 2025 – Day 7 Night Fision Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing…
Why Choose Sprinco springs for your AR-15? To find out, Last fall, we had the opportunity to chat with the godfather of springs, Alan Dugger of Tactical Springs LLC/Sprinco USA. Life got in the way and prevented this article from appearing in a timely manner, but we are now excited to finally share it with…
RECOIL 14 Days of Christmas 2025 – Day 6 Dead Air Silencers Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on…
The 6th Generation of Glock has finally been officially revealed, and the changes are substantial. 9 major changes over the Gen 5, with some really surprising features added. For those of us who say Glock doesn’t innovate, it doesn’t really look like that has changed with Gen 6. But Glock at least listens to the…
On the morning of December 7, 1941, the tranquil waters of Pearl Harbor were shattered by a sudden and devastating attack from the Imperial Japanese Navy. In less than two hours, the United States Pacific Fleet suffered catastrophic losses: battleships lay burning or sunk, aircraft were destroyed on the ground, and thousands of lives were…
RECOIL 14 Days of Christmas 2025 – Day 5 Kershaw Knives Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing…
Shooting sports can be just for fun, but they can also be a way to practice and train shooting skills. IDPA is one of many flavors of shooting sports that is both a game and a good way to get out and train. But in a world of fishing vests, 2011s, and strict rules, is…