A Rimfire Can Rated for 5.56? LayerX Trace 22 | CANCON 2026

At CANCON West 2026, @BallisticAviation talks with Josh of LayerX Suppression about the company’s new rimfire suppressor, the Trace 22. The Trace 22 is 3D printed entirely from titanium and rated well beyond .22 LR. Along with all rimfire calibers, it’s rated for 5.7x28, .22 Magnum, a...

By Luke C. •

Ayoob: How To Shoot Micro Pistols Better

It’s not hard to see why “Micro Nine” pistols of the Hellcat genre are best-sellers today. Firstly, they’re chambered for 9mm Luger, almost universally recognized as a capable defense caliber with today’s best ammunition. In addition, they are not only compact, but sometimes literally p...

By Massad Ayoob •

P365-AXG EQUINOX: A Compensated Custom Works Carry Pistol

Light and dark collide on the new SIG Sauer P365-AXG EQUINOX. The slide carries the Equinox polished treatment, a finish where bright polished flats meet the dark Nitron surfaces around them, and the contrast continues down to the E-Nickel trigger and controls set against a black AXG grip module....

By Eric B •

Spanish National Police Adopt Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC

Springfield Armoury has announced  a major European law enforcement contract win with Spain’s primary police force, the Policía Nacional, selecting the Echelon 4.0FC as their new standard-issue sidearm for uniformed officers. The Policía Nacional consists of over 70,000 o...

By Matthew Moss •

POTD: SIG Sauer P226-X AGENCY

Some pistols get a new set of sights and call it an upgrade. Others get the full treatment. The SIG Sauer P226-X AGENCY  belongs firmly in the second category. Unveiled at SIG NEXT, it brings together two names that need little introduction in the handgun world: SIG Sauer and Agency Arms. Th...

By Eric B •

Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC Wins Spanish National Police Contract

Springfield Armory's Echelon 4.0FC has been selected as the new duty pistol for Spain's National Police after beating international competition in demanding accuracy, durability, and environmental testing. Here's what earned the 9mm handgun the contract and why it matters to American gun owners.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •
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