SIG Sauer is putting a factory-installed optic on the P226 platform in two sizes. The P226X ROMEO-X SIG-LOC PRO is the full-size model, and the P226-XCARRY ROMEO-X SIG-LOC PRO is the shorter carry version. Both models are new and sit under the tagline "The P226. Evolved."
Suppressing a 6.5 Creedmoor comes down to a choice most shooters do not think through before they buy. Historically, 6.5 Creedmoor shooters have reached for a .30 caliber silencer, and most still do, because a .30-caliber can also cover the .308 and other larger-bore rifles in the safe. But a ded...
Editor’s Note: The author received a loaner Springfield Armory SA-35 4″ polished blue pistol prior to the handgun’s official launch for writing this article. All opinions are those of the author. I’ve been a big fan of the Springfield Armory SA-35 since its launch back in 2021...
The modern light machine gun sits at an interesting crossroads. For decades, the basic concept has been the same: provide a small infantry unit with a belt-fed weapon capable of delivering sustained fire while remaining mobile enough to maneuver with the riflemen. But the character of modern comb...
Shooting a suppressed .22 LR rifle or pistol is probably one of the more “peaceful” shooting experiences you can have on the homestead or at the range. Today we're looking at a CCI load built for one job: feeding a suppressed .22 without packing the baffles full of lead. CCI Clea...
A worker’s unexplained death at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute has sparked international concern, with nearly 200 contacts reportedly under medical observation. Plague remains unconfirmed, but the incident is a reminder to prepare before an emergency, including respiratory pr...
SIG Sauer and Agency Arms have teamed up on the P226-X AGENCY, a purpose-built evolution of the P226 under the tagline "Two Icons. One Legendary Platform." The pistol combines SIG Sauer performance with Agency Arms design, and every element is aimed at control, speed and shootabil...
As expected, the federal government has declined to challenge over-the-counter suppressor purchases. The ATF is promising to clarify what’s legal and what’s not this week The post Not Seeking ‘Revenge,’ DOJ Lets Current Over the Counter Suppressor Sales Go Unchallenged appeared first ...
Straight-wall cartridge hunting has grown fast, mostly because states that used to restrict deer hunters to slugs opened the door to .350 Legend and its relatives. The optics side has been slower to catch up. Leupold’s newest scope is built specifically for those rifles. The VX-Freedom Stra...
HUXWRX Safety Co. has announced the FLOW 9k PCC, a compact and highly adaptable suppressor for shooters who want serious capability without adding unnecessary length or weight to their platform. The FLOW 9k PCC measures 5.33 inches long and weighs 8.5 ounces. It is built from 14-4 stainless steel...