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Here Are 6 Ways To Dial Out Your Heckler & Koch 93 With Awesome Accessories

Here Are 6 Ways To Dial Out Your Heckler & Koch 93 With Awesome Accessories

The HK93 never became as popular as the M-16 or the G3 it originates from. Because of this, surplus magazines and accessories aren’t nearly as common as they are for other, more prolific designs.

An AXE With A Big Edge: The Axelson Tactical Line Of High Quality ARs

An AXE With A Big Edge: The Axelson Tactical Line Of High Quality ARs

Axelson Tactical is a relative newcomer to the tactical market, and was launched a just a few years ago by Jeff Axelson who named the company in honor of his brother, Matt, a SEAL who died in 2005.

SilencerCo Maxim 9 Integrally Suppressed Handgun To Hit Stores By Fall

SilencerCo Maxim 9 Integrally Suppressed Handgun To Hit Stores By Fall

A core goal of the company since its founding, SilencerCo plans to one day have a variety of integrally-suppressed firearms to fit any shooter.

Blackhawk! Introduces New Suppressor Line, Blaze Trigger

Blackhawk! Introduces New Suppressor Line, Blaze Trigger

You knew it would't take long for Vista Outdoors' Blackhawk! to get into the suppressor business. And at this year's NRA annual meeting, they went in big.

Could This New Brace From SB Tactical Change The AR Pistol Market Again?

Could This New Brace From SB Tactical Change The AR Pistol Market Again?

SB Tactical says it has received approval by the ATF to sell the new designs as pistol braces, but there is no mention of any change to the ATF's ruling barring shooters from shouldering the brace.

Patriot Ordnance Factory Goes 'Renegade' With New Gas-Operated AR

Patriot Ordnance Factory Goes 'Renegade' With New Gas-Operated AR

Many retailers carry ARs, often both direct gas impingement and piston guns, but for the retailer who wants to offer something a bit different, the POF Renegade + bears a close look.

Here's A First Look At The DDI-12 Semi-Automatic Saiga Killer

Here's A First Look At The DDI-12 Semi-Automatic Saiga Killer

The DDI-12 isn’t simply a Saiga clone, but rather an evolution of the design. Like most AK-pattern firearms, the DDI-12 utilizes the ultra-robust long-stroke, piston-driven operating method to capture escaping gas from the detonated round to cycle the action.

Here's A More Detailed Look At The StG 44 Sturmgewehr Remake

Here's A More Detailed Look At The StG 44 Sturmgewehr Remake

Hill & Mac Gunworks of Atlanta heard the cries of would-be owners everywhere, announcing new production of the StG-44. Better yet, they’ll be releasing these civilian-legal semi-automatic rifles not only in the original 8mm Kurz round, but also 5.56mm, 7.92x39mm and even .300 BLK.

Is This The Tavor We've All Been Waiting For?

Is This The Tavor We've All Been Waiting For?

Yes, the even smaller version of the bite-sized Israeli bullpup is finally arriving stateside, and it brings more to the table than a reduced overall length.

Army Chief Says Why Not Just Go Glock?

Army Chief Says Why Not Just Go Glock?

With the future Modular Handgun System program slated to cost over $300 million and last years, the Army's top general wonders why the service shouldn't just buy a pistol that's ready now.

Lancer Systems Makes Some Awesome AR-15 Accessories

Lancer Systems Makes Some Awesome AR-15 Accessories

Quakertown, Pennsylvania-based Lancer Systems is one of the most well-known AR accessory makers you’ve never heard of. From magazines to big-bore ARs, the company with a strong presence in the defense industry is making an impact among die-hard shooters.

Sometimes Simpler Is Better When Selecting A Tactical Flashlight

Sometimes Simpler Is Better When Selecting A Tactical Flashlight

Higher lumens or candela ratings and special features like strobe and SOS signaling mode might look good in the showroom, but in the real world of tactical operations they can be useless and even cost lives.

How To Upgrade An AK-47 Trigger

How To Upgrade An AK-47 Trigger

AK-47 rifles were designed to be maintained in the field with few or no tools. Installing a trigger is pretty simple and straightforward, with a few considerations.

2016 Rifle Chassis Buyer's Guide

2016 Rifle Chassis Buyer's Guide

There are a number of reasons to upgrade to a billet stock, but the most significant reason is up to a 20 percent accuracy improvement.

Company Profile: Lancer Systems

Quakertown, Pennsylvania-based Lancer Systems is one of the most well-known AR accessory makers you’ve never heard of. From magazines to big-bore ARs, the company with a strong presence in the defense industry is making an impact among die-hard shooters.

Glock 40 MOS is a fast-shooting bear-slayer

Glock 40 MOS is a fast-shooting bear-slayer

The G40 Gen4 in MOS configuration is a powerful yet easily carried pistol; perfect for the outdoorsperson, hunter and sport shooter and has proven to be more than capable of taking down game such as whitetail deer, Russian Boar and even feral hogs.

2016 Tactical Light Buyer's Guide

2016 Tactical Light Buyer's Guide

February 24, 2016

Tactical illumination tools have increasingly become an important part of an everyday-carry setup. Make sure you know what light is right for your customer so you can sell more of this life-saving device.

5 Ways To Trick Out A Tavor

5 Ways To Trick Out A Tavor

February 22, 2016

While not as accessory rich as the AR-15, the Tavor is slowly earning a devoted following, and shooters are demanding parts to make it even better.

Backup Sight Buyer's Guide

Backup Sight Buyer's Guide

February 16, 2016

While many rifle customers opt for a battery-powered, red-dot sight as their primary optic, it’s important to have another option when the lights go out.

Do You Tavor?

February 03, 2016

A few years after its debut in the United States, and after being festooned with awards and accolades from shooters of varying stripes, where does the Israeli-designed Tavor bullpup rifle fit in the hearts and minds of American gun owners?