Firearm: American Tactical FXS-9 (MSRP: $349.95) A few months ago, at a writer’s event, the folks at American Tactical gave attendees a sneak preview at the FXS-9: a striker-fired, polymer-frame 9 mm with 17-round capacity. It’s a pretty ubiquitous design, and one that gained prominence during the MHS trials for the new …

The collaboration between Springfield Armory and Croatian firearms manufacturer HS Produkt has been a successful one, bringing the XD-series and Hellcat handguns to the American market. But no matter how Springfield innovates in its handgun line-up there’s always been one HS Produkt firearm that has remained elusive to American gun owners — the VHS bullpup rifle. …

When Marlin-Rockwell ceased its machine gun manufacturing operations in 1919 due to the drop in demand brought about by the end of World War I, Oscar Frederick Mossberg found himself unemployed with a family to feed. An immigrant from Sweden, Mossberg already had a couple of decades’ worth of experience …

A number of firearm designs have succeeded in withstanding the tests of time and technological advancement. Among them is the Savage Model 110 bolt-action rifle. In continuous production for more than six decades, it’s among the oldest and most readily recognized rifles favored by American big-game hunters. Savage has a well-established …

In early 2020, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his so-called “assault weapon” ban, along with a temporary amnesty period that allows the owners of newly banned firearms to possess their property without incurring criminal liability. Canadians affected by these Orders-in-Council were advised they would have the option of “complying …

The Biden administration recently made a big deal out of a new U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) mandate supposedly concerning firearms safety. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that firearm retailers must now sell firearm-storage devices. These devices include locks and gun safes, gun cases and lock boxes, and other devices …

How much does barrel length matter? For the .45 ACP, it turns out that there’s not much difference across barrel lengths when using loads designed for use in commonly sized handguns. Subcompact pistols are what’s hot. Those are the guns consumers are asking for, and they’re the guns manufacturers are …

It’s a question those of us in the gun writing business often get asked. “What’s the best caliber for a self-defense handgun?” Those expecting a one-to-three digit answer from me will be disappointed. I respond to their simple question with a complex one. “What is the most powerful cartridge that …

Following Kimber America’s extensive lineup of M1911 handguns and bolt-action rifles is the latest offering from the Alabama-based manufacturer—the R7 Mako—a polymer-framed, micro-compact handgun with optic-mounting capability. It is safe to say the R7 Mako is a complete departure from the steel-frame M1911s its maker is known to produce.   Buy All-American! …

When .357 Mag. double-action revolvers fell out of favor with law enforcement in the 1980s, it forced many of the budget-priced and mid-grade double-actions out of the market. But, in recent years, defensive revolvers have enjoyed something of a revival as certain states have instituted regulations to further complicate the …