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The Browning BDA has gone under several names over the years, and been sold by a few different companies. To modern audiences, this DA/SA pistol chambered in 9 mm Luger may be more recognizable under a different moniker—the P220. Delve into the slightly convoluted history of this Swiss-born handgun, in this I Have This Old Gun segment from a recent episode American Rifleman TV.
Despite the incredible array of polymer-frame, striker-fired, semi-automatic handguns on the market, the classic revolver not only refuses to die, it has seen something of a resurgence in recent years.
For 2026, the semi-automatic shotgun market has seen even more growth, with some manufacturers expanding their current offerings and other makers entering the marketplace with novel designs.
For the past 100 years, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has established the standards that ensure our safety when using modern shotshells, cartridges, firearms and more.