[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

MCG Tactical Has A Green Solution For Boresighting

Just because we’re used to doing something a certain way doesn’t mean it can’t be done better. That’s how just about every advancement, ever, in firearms design came about—someone rethinking the normal. And that is spreading over to the world of optics these days, wi...

By Zac K
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