From Armor to Answer: How the 5.7x28mm Was Built to Beat 9mm’s Limits

FN’s 5.7x28mm was designed for a late-Cold-War problem: compact weapons that could outperform 9mm where armor, range, and controllability mattered. It never replaced 9mm, but NATO standardization proved the cartridge was more than a failed experiment.

By Ryan Hodges

BFG Monday: Your Gear Is Not a System Just Because It Fits on the Same Belt

By John Chapman Executive Director, Task Force 70 Foundation Photo courtesy of John ChapmanAsk most cops what makes a good loadout and they will start naming gear. A better belt. A lighter pouch. Whatever sling everybody is running this year. Good equipment matters, but a collection of good equip...

By Eric G

Ruger 10/22 Review: The Rimfire That Won’t Die

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Ruger 10/22 Review: The Rimfire That Won’t Die The Ruger 10/22 has spent 62 years turning new shooters into lifelong rimfire addicts. We tested a factory Carbine and...

By Robert Sadowski

Charter Arms Introduces the New Walker Revolver Series

Ultra-Compact Rimfire Revolver Shelton, CT.  (July 10th, 2026) Charter Arms®, manufacturers of affordable, 100% American-made revolvers for more than 60 years, is proud to announce the introduction of the new WalkerSeries of revolvers. The Walker is an ultra-compact, rimfire revolver design...

By Eric G

TFB Review: Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha 4.0C 9mm

The Springfield Armory Echelon has been the darling of Geneseo, Illinois ever since its inception for innumerable reasons. The supremely-clever optics mounting system, texturing/stippling that borders on coming from a Custom Shop, a chassis design for ultimate modularity, and flat out performance...

By Adam Scepaniak
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