XS Sights has added a magazine extension to their lineup, and the approach here is worth understanding before you write it off as another aftermarket add-on. Most extensions at this price point either require a spring swap to function reliably with the added capacity, or they do not function rel...
In this episode of the TFB Behind the Gun podcast, Scott Ergas of Petersen's Hunting joins the conversation to relive their recent weekend at the NRL Hunter Leupold Relentless Rifleman match . Today, Scott and I speak to the practical realities of North American hunting in the modern a...
The PSA 11.5” 5.56 HAR-15 AR Pistol is on sale for $459.99, saving shooters 8% on a compact AR pistol with a nitride barrel, M-LOK rail, forged 7075 receivers, and H&R adjustable stabilizing blade.
The PSA Sabre Enhanced Mixtape Vol. 1 “The Black Album” 300 BLK pistol is listed at $1,199.99 and comes loaded with premium parts, including a Maxim Defense CQB brace, Radian controls, adjustable gas block, and Microbest chrome BCG.
B.E. Meyers & Co. continues its longstanding support of US military night fighting capabilities with a significant new contract award. The Redmond, Washington-based company has been selected to deliver thousands of its advanced DAGIR-V1 laser systems to the US Army’s PM Soldier Le...
The Springfield Echelon VIS mounts most optics straight to the slide, no adapter plate needed. Here's why it works, plus two holsters built for it.
Today’s handgun buyers are spoiled for choice – to a degree that the number of options becomes almost bewildering. As a result, consumers often rely on any number of heuristics that help simplify their purchase decisions. Witness today the number of novice shooters who approach buying their f...
Luke C (@BallisticAviation) catches up with Brett from Nightwood Guns at GunCon 2026 to talk through the special edition Bul Armory EDC Pro Compact, a collaboration between the two companies. Brett breaks down what went into the build and why this version stands apart from the standard EDC Pro Co...
The Jaguar Silencers Fatty 5.56 is the most capable compact 5.56 suppressor I’ve tested. At 4.5 inches long and 6.61 ounces, it tames a 10.5-inch 5.56 enough that I can comfortably shoot a few mags without hearing protection. Extended range sessions still need ear pro, but it’s an imp...
Colt Electro Optics LLC announced its first family of red dot optics on June 29, 2026, according to a press release. The Michigan-based company introduced three products: the MRS-1 pistol red dot, the CSQ-1 rifle red dot, and the C3X-1 3x magnifier. All three optics are designed, engineered, and ...