Smith & Wesson Announces Acquisition of Savage Arms

Savage Arms, one of America’s oldest firearms companies, has been acquired by another of the US’ oldest firearms giants - Smith & Wesson. Formed in 1894 by inventor and businessman Arthur Savage. Previously, Savage was a subsidiary of Vista Outdoor until 2019, when Savag...

By Matthew Moss •

S&W Buys Savage: A Growth Playbook for Independent FFLs

Smith & Wesson's $160 million purchase of Savage Arms puts two major long-gun lines under one roof. A practical growth playbook for independent FFL dealers: audit your supplier concentration, lock terms while two reps still compete, and make sure local buyers can actually find you.

By Gary Stone •

Foxtrot Mike ISU-9 Makes Standard 9mm Go Subsonic

A suppressed 9mm PCC is one of the most enjoyable things you can shoot. Subsonic from the muzzle, no blast, no ear defenders strictly required, and a rifle you can run flat and fast all day. The catch has always been the operating system. Foxtrot Mike 's ISU-9 upper receiver is an attempt to...

By Eric B •

Jacob Grey's Nox Gentleman Series Comes in Four Personalities

Four years, thousands of pistols built and a tolerance strategy measured in microns. That is how Jacob Grey describes the development behind the Nox Gentleman Series, the latest version of its American-made double-stack 1911, and the company is at pains to point out that this is not a new colourway.

By Eric B •

NRA Whittington Center: Ultimate 2A Family Destination

Nearly 40 years ago, The Walt Disney Company first introduced its “I’m going to Disney World” ad campaign to promote its famed theme park. It was an effective marketing ploy that highlighted the family fun that could be had, but it failed to mention the long lines, the crowds, the summer he...

By Peter Suciu •

The Best Elk Hunting Cartridges in 2026

With more than a century of great elk cartridges to choose from, there's room for both the classics and modern options The post The Best Elk Hunting Cartridges in 2026 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Ron Spomer •

Colt Canada C25 Sharpshooter: A Compact 5.56 Built for Accuracy

Every army has a few soldiers whose job is to hit what the rest of the squad cannot. Colt Canada has built a rifle around that job. The new C25 Sharpshooter is a semi-automatic modular 5.56mm NATO rifle, billed as "compact with maximum accuracy," and it is the first look at what the C25...

By Eric B •

Why Your Bolt Gun Doesn’t Need a Flow-Through Suppressor

Flow-through suppressors have become increasingly popular for their ability to reduce backpressure on gas-operated rifles. But do those benefits translate to bolt-action hunting and precision rifles? The post Why Your Bolt Gun Doesn’t Need a Flow-Through Suppressor appeared first on The Tru...

By Luke Cuenco •
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