The latest addition to the Taurus lineup is actually an old acquaintance of Taurus – and Beretta – fans. Features include a compact and carry-friendly design, 15-round magazine,  and lightweight aluminum-frame. The pistol comes in black and stainless steel finish options.

Shotguns from the Turkish manufacturer Huglu have been on show at trade fairs for years. We tested two very interestingly priced pump-action models from Huglu. We wanted to find out whether the favourably priced shotguns are also technically convincing. Here is the result of our test fire.

“Born from Sport, tailored for EDC” : the latest addition to CZ's pistol lineup is a compact 9mm gun with all the features of the full-size Shadow 2 model and an innovative optics-ready interface that allows direct optic mounting without plates.

Twilight is a critical time for deer hunters but fading light challenges traditional day-time optics. The Habrok 4k from HIKMICRO turns this limitation into an advantage, offering cutting-edge digital and thermal imaging technology for crystal-clear observation from broad daylight all the way to total darkness.

The softness and stability of an innovative sole are the main features of the new lightweight Thunder Pro boot, for those who tackle long distances in hunting and trekking even with backpacks and equipment on their backs.

So far it has been a year full of events and news and we have tried our best to tell you about them. It is time for us to take a little break to celebrate Easter together with our colleagues from VS Medien and the magazines Visier, Caliber and Schweizer Waffen-Magazin. All the best to everyone and... see you again very soon!

Nextorch is primarily known for its tactical lights. However, the company offers a much wider range of equipment and tools. The latter includes the MT30 metal folding spade. This versatile and rugged tool is perfect for hunting and outdoor use. And the MT30 really packs a punch!

Alloy Empire and many other Asian manufacturers have specialised in the production of miniature scale guns, obviously non-firing, with an incredible variety of models, level of detail and quality, from actual toys in blister packs costing a few euros to perfect models that can dry fire so that they can be used as objects for the study of weapons. Let's see a couple of examples sold by …

After 135 years of history, Fabrique Nationale, or FN for short, introduces a bold new brand identity to global market “that exemplifies and solidifies the company’s leading position in the defence and security market”.

During the last edition of IWA OutdoorClassics 2025 in Nuremberg, we visited the booth of the Czech company KMR Precision Arms, which offers a series of CZ-style "all steel" semi-automatic pistols equipped with proprietary accessories and other subtleties. 

Sporting, non-Olympic rimfire pistols are often quite simple and inexpensive in terms of manufacturing processes and choice of materials. The well-known German manufacturer Carl Walther shows that it is also possible to make higher quality models with the new CSP series, which at second glance has a much longer history. We took a closer look at the versatile Dynamic model.

The renowned US manufacturer Winchester has launched the  Xpert and Wildcat bolt-action and semi-automatic (repectively) rimfire rifles on the market. Incidentally, both rimfire rifles are not "Made in the USA", but are manufactured in Istanbul, Turkey. We have extensively tested the .22 autoloader and repeater for you. Read our test report here...

The reloading machines from the US manufacturer Dillon have been a firm favourite with reloaders for decades. The XL650 is used by many shooters. This is because it can produce high-quality ammunition quickly. Dillon has continued to develop the press. Most recently, the case feeder was revised in 2019, and in the same year the classic model was replaced by the XL750, which we have taken a closer …

Revolvers in calibres from .22 LR to .500 S&W Magnum form the core of the well-known US manufacturer Smith & Wesson brand. Over time, these were supplemented by semi-automatic pistols and rifles. The latest addition to the product portfolio went in a completely different direction, but it wasn't something S&W had any previous experience with.

The Saint Victor Pistol in 5.56x45mm is the latest addition to Springfield Armory's Saint series: a compact gun featuring an 11.5-inch CMV barrel built for maneuverability in tight spaces.

Manufactured by EK Archery, the Revo7 crossbow has a 90 lbs draw weight and can shoot seven carbon bolts contained in a single-column magazine in quick succession and with great accuracy. Here you can discover how it works and what it is capable of in terms of shooting speed and accuracy.