The XM8 ships with a 25-round magazine. Twenty-round mags from the M7 remain compatible. That directly addresses one of the louder complaints in Army Capt. Braden Trent's May 2025 assessment of the M7, which called the 20-round capacity a liability. As TFB covered when the Army type-classifi...
Choosing the right defensive handgun for you means finding the right blend of size and features for your lifestyle. This can take some time, and just when you think you’ve settled on the right gun, your needs can suddenly change and you’re out gun shopping once more. Deeper Cover This was my ...
The Glock Gen 6 launched January 20, 2026, bringing an optic-ready standard system, flat-faced trigger, and RTF6 grip to the G17, G19, G45, and G49. Here is everything you need to know about all models and features.
Your rifle doesn’t need to be “cool.” It needs to be the same every time, for every officer, under every dumb condition.
The Glock Gen 6 is officially here. Announced December 6, 2025 and available January 20, 2026, the new G17, G19, and G45 Gen 6 models feature improved ergonomics, a flat-faced trigger, new RTF6 grip texture, and a direct-mount optics-ready system. MSRP is $745. Find an FFL dealer near you to pick one up today.
At Enforce Tac 2026 in Nuremberg next week, Silent Steel is debuting its new patent-pending Boltlok Quick-Attach mounting system, designed to deliver a secure, repeatable suppressor lock-up without added bulk. Boltlok addresses a common suppressor issue: mounting reliability under sustained fire.
The case sits in limbo at the U.S. Supreme Court, repeatedly relisted for conference without a decision on whether to grant review.
GLOCK officially revealed the 6th Generation in December 2025, hitting shelves January 20, 2026. The Gen6 G17, G19, and G45 bring a flat-faced trigger, standard optics-ready system, improved ergonomics, and enhanced grip texture — the biggest GLOCK update since Gen5.
A topic that consistently attracts significant interest is self-defense, and the two most common subtopics are home defense and concealed carry. Based on my personal experience and conversations with folks, concealed carry seems to be of the most interest. Why? You don’t go out in public with y...
Complete Glock Gen 6 guide covering all models (G17, G19, G26, G34, G45). Learn about new features, pricing, and how to find an FFL dealer for your Gen 6 transfer in 2026.