[SHOT 2026] FRT90 Forced Reset Trigger for PS90 from Armory of Kings

Armory of Kings  displayed the FRT90 forced reset trigger for the FN PS90 at SHOT Show 2026. The trigger system was developed by Dorin Technologies and is currently available for pre-order through FN Specialties  at $450 MSRP. First shipments go out in March 2026, with current orders fi...

By Sam.S

Springfield’s 10-8 Performance Master Class 1911

To readers of The Armory Life and many 1911 afficionados, Hilton Yam is going to be a familiar name. In the company of the many great gunsmiths and competitors who have built their professions around the construction or use of 1911 pistols, Yam offers a very unique perspective...

By Joe Kurtenbach

First Look: Polished Blued SA-35 9mm

Nearly five years ago, Springfield Armory introduced us to the SA-35 pistol, and it became an immediate “must have” for enthusiasts. It quickly established itself as the best-in-class modern production model of the legendary John Moses Browning P-35 pistol. I was one of the fortunate wri...

By Justin Opinion

Precision Gas Gun Shooting Basics with Jeremy Tye

AR enthusiasts seeking new challenges and excitement can find themselves venturing into the world of long-range, precision gas gun shooting. One shooter fast making a name for himself in the world of precision gas guns is Jeremy Tye. We recently sat down with Jeremy to learn more about how he got...

By James Burton

Visiting a Collection of 1911s

David Freeman Most, if not all, gunwriters are also collectors. We almost have to be in order to be knowledgeable enough to write intelligently for our target audience. We have the luxury of being able to buy guns at reduced prices, which makes it tempting to acquire and keep guns we really like....

Exercising the Safe Queens Part 1

David Freeman I’m a collector of guns. I didn’t set out to become a collector, but by virtue of my life’s circumstances I’ve compiled a collection of guns that mostly just sit in the safe. I’ve sold some of my guns before, but almost always regretted it later, so now when I acquire a gu...

Palmetto State Armory 5.7 Rock

David Freeman I have become a fan of the 5.7x28mm cartridge as the result of reviewing pistols in that caliber by FN Herstal, Ruger and Smith & Wesson. Palmetto State Armory released a 5.7x28mm pistol a couple of years ago. That one, called the “Rock,” is the subject of this review. The 5...

Welcoming Kimbers to My Collection

During the years we operated live handgun classes, I developed a negative opinion about Kimber firearms and really had no desire to own one. Every week we ran at least one weekend class with 25-30 participants and two weekday classes averaging 10-12 participants. Each participant was required to ...

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