How the 1911 Evolved Into the 2011, and Took Over the Handgun Market

John Browning’s 1911 served the U.S. military for 75 years and became one of America’s most respected handguns. More than a century later, its trigger, ergonomics, and proven operating system live on in the modern double-stack 2011. Here is how a military sidearm evolved into one of today’s...

By Ryan Hodges •

Berger Bullets Land USSOCOM M1200 6.5 Creedmoor Contract

Berger's 140-grain OTM bullets have been selected for USSOCOM's M1200 6.5 Creedmoor Special Ball Long-Range Ammunition, marking a significant contract win for the Mesa-based manufacturer. Capstone Precision Group, which owns Berger and distributes Lapua, Vihtavuori, and SK-Rimfire produ...

By Eric B •

Divide Gun’s Holistic MTN Lite Ti Suppressor for Backcountry Hunters

For backcountry hunters who already count ounces on everything else in the pack, Divide Gun Company’s new MTN Lite Ti suppressor is aimed squarely at the scale on the bathroom floor before a hunt. Built from 6Al-4V titanium in a tubeless welded shell, the can is positioned as part of Divide...

By Luke Cuenco •

From Armor to Answer: How the 5.7x28mm Was Built to Beat 9mm’s Limits

FN’s 5.7x28mm was designed for a late-Cold-War problem: compact weapons that could outperform 9mm where armor, range, and controllability mattered. It never replaced 9mm, but NATO standardization proved the cartridge was more than a failed experiment.

By Ryan Hodges •

Divide Gun’s MTN Lite Ti Suppressor for Backcountry Rifles

Divide Gun Company  has carved out a nice little niche for itself, building rifles, making ammunition, and now suppressors as a matched system rather than separable parts from different manufacturers. The new MTN Lite Ti is just a continuation of that same line of thinking. The can is machin...

By Luke C. •
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