Editors' Picks 2016—Heckler & Koch VP40 Pistol

"At a gun show, I saw a Colt 1860 Army Richards Conversion with 12 cylinder notches instead of the usual six. The dealer was not sure whether this was original to the gun. Were these extra notches a factory variation or just some frontier gunsmith’s backroom project?"

Following a nearly six-year, record-setting run, according to the latest NICS and NSSF reports, firearm sales have dropped just slightly below a million during the month of July.

Sporting polymer construction, partial compatibility with America's rifle, a unique bolt assembly and a no-lubricant-required design, American Rifleman staff decided the Extar EP9 Carbine, in 9 mm, deserved closer inspection.

Springfield Armory combined its innovative single-port integrated compensator with its compact striker-fired Echelon 4.0C platform to create an easily carried design that cuts down on recoil.

GrabAGun, a Texas-based online retailer of firearms, ammunition and accessories, went public on the New York Stock Exchange on July 16, 2025, receiving $179 million in gross proceeds that the company affirmed will be used to expand its online platform and fund strategic acquisitions.