Concealed Carry Corner: Can Carry Guns Be Outdated?

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how to stay sharp in the freezing cold winter months. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. This week, I want to look at the idea of having a carry gun that&...

By Matt E

[SHOT 2026] RISE Triggers Rev 535 - Snap-In AR Trigger System

RISE Triggers rolled out something different at SHOT Show 2026 with the Rev 535  trigger, and the standout feature is how it installs. The company built a new Slide-and-Snap system that eliminates the usual trigger pin hassle and gets the whole thing locked in place in under 60 seconds on mi...

By Sam.S

[SHOT 2026] Black Rain Ordnance Freedom Fighter AK - American-Made

Black Rain Ordnance brought their Freedom Fighter AK  to SHOT Show 2026, marking the company's first production AK after shelving a prototype back in 2013. Built entirely in Neosho, Missouri, this isn't your typical import or parts-kit build. Black Rain went all-in on American manu...

By Sam.S

[SHOT 2026] Caldwell Rock 2 Rests & XLA Bipods - Range Gear Refresh

Caldwell used SHOT Show 2026 to roll out updates across their range gear lineup, and the Rock 2 rear rest series is the anchor of it. The Rock 2 is a redesign of one of the most popular benchtop rear rests in the shooting sports category, and it's coming in three flavors this year to cover e...

By Sam.S

[SHOT 2026] Stoeger STR9 Thinline+ & STR-45 Combat - Practical Upgrade

Stoeger rolled out two new STR-series pistols at SHOT Show 2026, and both are refinements of existing platforms rather than ground-up redesigns. The STR9 Thinline+ takes the slim concealment pistol and pushes capacity up to 19+1 with a ported barrel, while the STR-45 Combat brings .45 ACP authori...

By Sam.S

Do You Really Need to Upgrade The BCG in Your Rifle?

Your bolt carrier group is the heart of your AR-15. We compare SOLGW vs. BCM and explain why upgrading to a premium, fully tested BCG may be the smartest reliability move you can make. The post Do You Really Need to Upgrade The BCG in Your Rifle? appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Scott Witner

Luth-AR Globe Charging Handle: Why Didn’t I Think Of That?

Luth-AR’s Globe Charging Handle replaces the traditional latch with a spring-loaded metal ball for improved grip. Will this simple $49 upgrade makes a real difference? The post Luth-AR Globe Charging Handle: Why Didn’t I Think Of That? appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mike Hardesty
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