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A year ago Springfield Armory introduced the 911 .380 ACP concealed-carry pistol. And while it was welcomed by most concealed-carry practitioners with open arms, some still don't acknowledge the .380 as a viable defensive cartridge. Today we have learned that the 911 is now available in 9 mm, and in five configurations. American Rifleman editors are currently out Industry Day at the Range getting their first chance at this more powerful model of a popular platform for Springfield, but for now, check out the specifications, finishes and variations the new 9 mm in which the pistol will be offered.
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.
Being a true "gray man" is not flashy. It won’t get you followers or likes or nods from across the room. What it will get you is something far more valuable in the real world: freedom of movement. Reduced attention. Lower probability of being selected, targeted or remembered.