The Colt BOA Returns After 40 Years Through CNC Firearms

The Colt BOA is back. Custom and Collectable Firearms has been working with Colt for three years to bring it back, and the official announcement is coming out of the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings in Houston. The last time a BOA was produced was 1985, and this is not a clone or a tribute piece. [&#8230...

By Sam.S •

S&W Bodyguard .38 2.0

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard lineup is not a new series. The snub-nose revolver variants have been around for a long time, and a while back, S&W introduced the Bodyguard .38 and .380. The revolver was famously made of polymer, making it one of the first to do so. ​The budget-priced gun ...

By Travis Pike •

Rebirth of AR-15 Rifle Training?

Let’s take a quick trip back in time, around 15 years or so, when Travis Haley and Chris Costa had just released a very popular DVD (remember those?) called “The Art of the Tactical Carbine,” and pretty much everyone in the firearms training industry picked up a copy and watched it from beg...

By Kevin Creighton •

Rendezvous 2026 – My Favorites

​As I write this, Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous 2026 has ended. My feet, throat, and body are sore, but I had an absolute blast. From the beautiful Brush Creek Ranch, we had the opportunity to not only shoot a variety of new guns but to speak with the guys behind the scenes who make our favorite [...

By Travis Pike •

What Is the Echelon Gear Pac?

Have you ever found yourself contemplating a new pistol or pistol system, only to end up stressing over the minutiae? Questions start piling up quickly: Which optic should I get? Do I need more magazines? What kind of carry or range case makes sense for this setup? If that sounds familiar, y...

By Yamil Sued •

Review: Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec .45

I recently had the chance to test the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec pistol in .45 ACP, positioned in the manufacturer’s line as a very reasonably priced basic service pistol — yet one that still features a rugged forged frame and slide. Except for its taller sights, it shares the silhouette of ...

By Massad Ayoob •

Davranov Unveils Limited Edition Python Plate Carrier

Davranov  has introduced a new limited edition version of its Python Plate Carrier, bringing a distinct visual profile to an otherwise performance-focused load-bearing platform. The limited release centers around a unique finish while retaining the core design features of the standard Python...

By Eric B •

SK Customs Recreates Al Capone’s “Sweetheart” Colt 1911

SK Customs is remaking Al Capone’s personal Sweetheart Colt 1911, and they are only building 200 of them. Pre-orders are open now at $2,700 with shipping starting July 2026. That price is the pre-launch rate, so it will go up before they ship. SK Customs on AO: SK Customs “Gold Series,”...

By Sam.S •
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