The IWI Mafteah has been making serious waves since its debut, and after spending some quality time with it, I’ve become a big fan. I can say it’s one of the most interesting “firearms” to hit the market in years. Named after the Key of Solomon, it really does feel like a master k...
In 2015, photographs and videos began circulating of several prototype rifle designs from the mid-2010s, chambered for an obscure experimental round, the 6x49, which was the Soviet Union's unified 6mm cartridge . The photos and videos show new developmental rifles chambered for the Soviet-er...
Founded in 1927 after the Russian Civil War, KBP Instrument Design Bureau has since earned numerous state honors, and its factory has accumulated a long list of proven designs, including small arms and a broad portfolio of air-defense systems. Today, as a joint-stock company, KBP, one of Russia&r...
I love the odd and interesting. I like innovative and exciting. When I stumbled across the Gestamen Arms booth on the 1st Floor of SHOT Show, I had to stop and gawk. The Gestamen Arms G9HSP is the first and only gun I know of that allows the user to swap the firearm between a […] The post G...
Another SHOT Show is officially in the rear-view mirror, and, as is my custom every year in this series, today we’re going to go over some of the more interesting or intriguing rimfire releases from SHOT Show 2026. While covering rimfire topics specifically is a significant chunk of what I ...
To readers of The Armory Life and many 1911 afficionados, Hilton Yam is going to be a familiar name. In the company of the many great gunsmiths and competitors who have built their professions around the construction or use of 1911 pistols, Yam offers a very unique perspective...
In today’s article, Justin Opinion evaluates the Mission First Tactical (MFT) Minimalist holster for the Springfield Armory XD-S pistol. The holster was provided by MFT for the review. Once upon a time, Springfield Armory changed the game regarding concealed carry with the introduction of the X...
The last day of SHOT Show, what can we find before we all head home?! Here are some more of the new and interesting things happening at SHOT 2026! The post SHOT Show 2026 Day 4 Roundup: The Final Day! appeared first on Gun Digest.
We recently sat down with Chris from clonerifles.com to learn more about the state of building clone ARs in 2022, his take on the cloning community and its reputation, as well as a bit about the website's background, what parts are getting hard to find, and some details on his upcoming clone shoo...
Dave Wilson of D. Wilson Manufacturing is a true master of his craft, whether it be pin & welding, upper and lower assembly, shortening a barrel, custom modifications, and more. In this article, we sit down with Wilson to discuss building an AR-15, mistakes to avoid, when to seek help, quali...