DryFireMag dropped three new Smart Mag models at SHOT Show 2026. Walther PDP, Smith & Wesson M&P, and CZ Shadow 2 all get the trigger-reset treatment now. Complete systems run $325 and come with everything you need: training magazine, laser cartridge, barrel block, and red laser for shot feedback. The Smart system does two things at once.…
PB Pistol at the Tula Museum in Russia. By Lynndon Schooler. In the 1960s, the Soviet Union sought to close the gap between conventional arms and the specialized requirements of clandestine warfare. Reconnaissance teams, Spetsnaz elements of the Soviet Army, and KGB operatives were expected to operate behind enemy lines or when silent work was…
Today’s Photo of the Day takes us to Charlene’s Meadow, where Butch Fjoser set a remarkable new benchmark in the world of pure mechanical accuracy. On June 7th, 2025, Fjoser fired a .445-inch, 10-shot group at 300 yards in the Unlimited Class, surpassing the previous .512-inch record held by Larry Costa. While images of rifles…
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, I talked about how to carry in the deep cold of winter. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I think it’s important to look at when it’s better to avoid situations…
The Ruger American Gen II Scout on display at SHOT. Note that it’s missing the third sling stud that some people say is essential to a scout rifle. [Zac K.] Most of the new rifles of the past couple of decades have fallen into the following classes: M4geries, long-range “backcountry” hunting rifleS, low-priced entry-level bolt…
Nosler launched its Whitetail Country ammunition line in October 2024 as factory-loaded ammo only, and at SHOT Show 2026 they’re releasing the Solid Base and Straight-Wall bullets as reloading components. The company also expanded the loaded ammunition lineup to include .400 Legend, now shipping with a 215-grain Straight-Wall bullet for $40.95 per 20 rounds. NOTE: For…
A rack of EAA’s new hunting rifles and shotguns, with the combos at the far left end of the rack. [Zac K.] European American Armory was back at the SHOT Show for 2026 with a booth full of their usual mix of imported firearms—handguns, shotguns and rifles. And in one corner, they had a few…
Photo: Luke C. Today, we’re joined by the minds behind Vortex Optics’ New Product Development team, Ben and Connor, some of the company’s brains behind Vortex’s own “Skunkworks.” This group is responsible for everything from Vortex’s affordable red dots and scopes to the top-secret XM157 Fire Control optic developed for the U.S. Army’s NGSW Program…
1911s run the entire price gamut. Buyers can choose anything from an inexpensive Filipino gun up through a matched pair of Cabot pistols made of meteorite. In recent years, the new family of Turkish 1911s imported by SDS has started to earn a reputation as good values at a moderate price point. Of special note…
Photo Of The Day: Panzergrenadier Battalion 122 in Oberviechtach has officially received the first G95 rifles, marking an important step in the Bundeswehr’s transition to a new standard service weapon. The G95 is a Bundeswehr-specific variant of the HK416 and retains the familiar AR-15 layout while using a primarily metal construction said to improve durability,…