The world of long-range rifle shooting has undergone a metamorphosis in recent years. Not so long ago, it was the “nutty uncle” of the shooting family. In polite company, the practitioners sat alone in the corner and mumbled to themselves about the Coriolis effect, ladder tests and standard deviation. Then, something …

With the persistent pursuit of all things semi-automatic during recent years, some other genuinely enjoyable action types seem to have fallen by the wayside. This is especially true with rimfire handguns. Don’t get me wrong, I like .22 LR semi-automatic pistols just as much as the next guy, but the …

Kimber America is commonly credited as making some of the finest production M1911 handguns and bolt-action rifles on the market. But, in 2016, the company decided to branch out into a completely new arena—revolvers. That initial product, the compact K6s, was an instant success on the concealed carry market, but it …

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) prides itself on specializing in innovative designs for use by law enforcement officers, military personnel and security-conscious armed citizens, and the company has certainly succeeded in creating an interesting twist on the tactical shotgun in the form of its semi-automatic Tavor TS12. Utilizing a bullpup configuration, a magazine …

Colt recently reintroduced the Anaconda, the latest in its revamped Snake Gun revolver series. The Anaconda is a six-round, large frame, double-action revolver chambered in .44 Mag. that features forged stainless steel construction. The revolver will be available across the U.S. and carries an MSRP of $1,499. The new Anaconda was …

When it comes to Glock clones, few companies are as well positioned to build a complete pistol as Lone Wolf, which has been in the aftermarket accessory business for over two decades now. Having listened to every possible request for improving the Glock 19, the company decided in 2021 to introduce …

Ever since I began my study of defensive handguns, I’ve been fascinated with pocket pistols. These are the smallest of the small semi-automatics designed to be discreetly concealed for up close-and-personal defensive situations. I believe my preoccupation with petite pocketables can be traced back to one gun in particular: the Baby …

Modern Ruger semi-automatic pistols, and to that group I shall include the just-introduced MAX-9, don’t quite fall into the late Rodney Dangerfield’s “I don’t get no respect” category, but I think it is fair to say that they do not receive the full faith and credit they deserve. While Ruger has its …

Christensen Arms has a new take on the precision bolt-action platform as embodied by the Modern Precision Rifle (MPR) chambered in .300 Win. Mag. The same Christensen Arms quality and attention to detail in providing highly accurate, rugged and reliable bolt action hunting rifles was turned toward improving the precision chassis-based …

Smith & Wesson is poised to offer its Model 648 for 2021 with a revamped iteration of the original design first introduced in 1989. For 2021, the 648 will include stainless steel construction, eight-round capacity and chambered for .22 WMR. The Model 648 is built on the legendary company’s K-Frame, a …