Ayoob: How To Shoot Micro Pistols Better

It’s not hard to see why “Micro Nine” pistols of the Hellcat genre are best-sellers today. Firstly, they’re chambered for 9mm Luger, almost universally recognized as a capable defense caliber with today’s best ammunition. In addition, they are not only compact, but sometimes literally p...

By Massad Ayoob •

P365-AXG EQUINOX: A Compensated Custom Works Carry Pistol

Light and dark collide on the new SIG Sauer P365-AXG EQUINOX. The slide carries the Equinox polished treatment, a finish where bright polished flats meet the dark Nitron surfaces around them, and the contrast continues down to the E-Nickel trigger and controls set against a black AXG grip module....

By Eric B •

The 5 Best Thermal Monoculars for Hunting

Thermal monoculars earn their place in a hunting kit because they detect heat signatures and give you a real-time view in complete darkness, which makes them especially useful for predator hunting such as hogs and coyotes. Unlike a dedicated thermal scope, a handheld unit isn’t tethered to ...

By James Chen •

Zero-Tax NFA: Turn the Suppressor Wait Into a Walk-In Sale

ATF stopped enforcing NFA approval and registration for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs on October 9, 2026. A five-part growth plan for dealers who want the released demand to walk into their store instead of someone else's.

By Gary Stone •

POTD: SIG Sauer P226-X AGENCY

Some pistols get a new set of sights and call it an upgrade. Others get the full treatment. The SIG Sauer P226-X AGENCY  belongs firmly in the second category. Unveiled at SIG NEXT, it brings together two names that need little introduction in the handgun world: SIG Sauer and Agency Arms. Th...

By Eric B •

SIG Sauer XRAY9-CUAS Computes The Lead On Incoming Drones

Hitting a drone with gunfire is hard for an unglamorous reason: by the time the bullet arrives, the drone has moved. SIG Sauer's answer is the XRAY9-CUAS, a counter-unmanned aircraft systems electro-optic unveiled at AUSA, and the idea behind it is to let a soldier point and shoot while the ...

By Eric B •
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