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In a previous Lock, Stock & Barrel, American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach looked at some of the changes in Glock’s newest iteration of handguns, the Gen5s. Now Kurtenbach is heading to the range with the Glock 19 Gen5 to see if those changes translate into improved performance. Can you get a better grip without finger grooves? Is the Glock Marksman Barrel hyper-accurate? Has Glock finally addressed its notorious plastic sights?
In a world of micro-compact handguns, does the venerable snub-nose revolver still have a place? Here are four reasons why you might still consider carrying a snubby.
In 2025, Federal Ammunition introduced its new 7 mm Backcountry cartridge, which operates at higher pressures than any previous commercial ammunition offering.
The latest step in the evolution of Beretta's 90 series of handguns is the 94X Performance, a handgun that the company calls “the ultimate evolution of the Beretta competition pistol for IPSC and USPSA.”
The NRA is accepting applications for the 2027 NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award from junior shooting sports participants who demonstrate active involvement in their communities and in shooting sports.