The Heckler & Koch 416 5.56×45 mm NATO short-stroke gas piston carbine is a successful select-fire carbine that has been used around the Western world by military and cranial forces groups. Hecker & Koch partnered with Umarex of Germany to produce a new rimfire copy of the center-fire 416, the HK416D .22 LR. The …

The performance and budget-friendly price of Mossberg’s Silver Reserve II over-under models never escaped the notice of shotgun enthusiasts. Last year, the line was the top performer in that category, according to the annual rankings compiled by GunBroker.com. It was a big move up from its No. 6 position of 2019, although …

Walther Arms has always been known for its incredibly comfortable, ergonomic handgun designs, and the latest model from the company launched in 2021 doesn’t disappoint on that front. The Walther Personal Defense Pistol (PDP) is an all-new lineup that incorporates some of the best features ever found in a Walther handgun. …

AR-15 magazines come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and materials, from a large number of manufacturers. Hexmag was one of those manufacturers, and they were known for making distinctive AR-15 magazines that stood out from the crowd. Sentry Products Group acquired Hexmag in 2017, and after the acquisition, Sentry …

The Citadel RSS1 from Legacy Sports International provides shotgunners and home defenders with a Molot Vepr shotgun design with welcome upgrades and capabilities to meet needs with a cost-effective semi-automatic platform. A number of enhancements are found on the Citadel RS-S1 that you won’t find on many of today’s AK-style rifles and shotguns. Starting …

Diamondback recently introduced the DBX57, a pistol chambered in the resurgent 5.7×28 mm cartridge. The DBX57 also uses FN Five-Seven-type polymer magazine (20-round capacity) for convenience, while utilizing a locked breech, dual gas piston system. The DBX57 is incredibly lightweight and concealable, weighing in at just 3 pounds with an overall …

Though larger in size, this blowback-operated Walther PPK (left) generates more felt recoil due to its significant slide mass. In locked-breech pistols like the Kel-Tec P3AT (right), the barrel and slide move together for a longer period, which imparts less felt recoil. Although a little late to the defensive-pistol arena, …

The tactical lever gun, a concept scoffed at not long ago, was unquestionably one of the biggest trends in the firearm industry last year and given the huge pandemic-induced surge in defensive gun sales that occurred in early 2020, it couldn’t have come at a better time. Yes, we tend …

For those hunters looking for a little more precision out of their rimfire, Browning has updated its classic, John-Browning-designed Semi-Auto 22, into the Semi-Auto 22 Challenge rifle. With a number of accuracy-improving features, the SA-22 Challenge is a great choice for squirrel shooters and precision plinkers alike. It boasts a 16 ¼-inch bull barrel, with a …

Riflemen always want accurate rifles, but the definition of “accurate” has evolved over the years so that almost every bolt-action, regardless of its price, is expected to shoot 1-inch groups. Custom target-style rifles—or any hunting rifles that are expensive—are expected to exceed that standard. But one fact we occasionally forget is …