First Look: Echelon Alpha 4.0C

Admittedly, the Echelon had a steep hill to climb. At its launch in mid-2023, the then-new Echelon faced a packed market of duty-style, polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm pistols. To say there was a plethora of choices would be a remarkable understatement. As a result, the Echelon had to bring som...

By Scott Conditt •

SBR-ing the Rossi R95 .45-70 Triple Black Pistol

When I reviewed the Rossi R95 .45-70 Triple Black Pistol , I called it basically unusable, as is, for the average shooter. I meant it. But the platform was too good to leave alone. I saw the potential. So I filed a Form 1, waited it out, and SBR'd it.

By Sam.S •

Chiappa Launches S.A. 1873 Black Thunder Single-Action in .44 Magnum

Chiappa is bringing out the S.A. 1873 Black Thunder, a modern single-action revolver built on the 1873 Single Action Army pattern revolver but updated in ways that make it genuinely useful for hunting and outdoor shooting rather than just period-inspired range work. It is chambered in .44 Remingt...

By Sam.S •

Taurus Adds Convertible Cylinder to the Deputy with New .357/9mm Model

Taurus is expanding the Deputy lineup with a convertible cylinder version, and the practical upside is straightforward: one revolver that runs .357 Magnum, .38 Special, and 9mm depending on which cylinder you drop in. The included 9mm cylinder gives you three caliber options without buying three ...

By Sam.S •
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