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The first time I ever saw this rifle was during a trip to Russia in 2012. It sat on display, with no label or information plaque, an oddity that immediately caught my attention. Curiosity pushed me to dig deeper, and after reaching out to my friend Mikhail at Kalashnikov.Ru, I learned that the rifle had been briefly featured in Kalashnikov Magazine back in 1997. That was where the real story began.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at traveling with guns and how to navigate how much to pack when you head out. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to look at quick, easy gifts to pick up for people who carry a concealed handgun but may not talk about what they want. It can be really tricky to find gift ideas, so these are some of the fairly safe choices that every gun guy needs. Let's take a closer look at easy Christmas gifts for carriers.

Heckler & Koch USA has announced a new addition to its VP9A1 pistol lineup with the release of the VP9A1 X, a configuration that blends features from both the compact and full-size models into a single, balanced package. Positioned between the VP9A1 K and the VP9A1 F, the new X model combines a shorter slide with full-capacity handling, aimed at shooters who want duty-level performance in a slightly more compact format.

Cabot Guns have introduced the double-stack version of their Rebellion 9mm 1911 pistol. Probably the most notable feature of the new Rebellion MAX is that, despite taking double-stack magazines, it has the same dimensions and weight (28 oz unloaded) as its single-stack counterpart, thanks to exclusive use of 7075 aluminum in the grip and frame. In fact, the grip of the Rebellion Max is actually slightly thinner than the grip of the Rebellion.

A new patent from Ruger illustrates an exciting update to the classic 22/45 pistol. It seems that Ruger has developed a double-stack magazine! Let's take a look at the details.

I'm excited to welcome fellow firearms YouTuber Ben Webb, whom I recently met during a trip to the rather impressive new Smith & Wesson facility in Tennessee, which now includes its own range facilities where it can host classes. Today’s guest, Ben, runs the GoldenWebb YouTube channel, which you may or may not have seen recently due to a fairly consistent string of FRT or full auto firearms and suppressor destructive “testing.” You can think of his channel as a blend of firearms experimentation and redneck science. Beyond his entertaining channel, Ben serves as an active duty law enforcement officer and weapons instructor/armorer based in London, Kentucky. While it would be easy to dismiss all of Ben’s videos as just “for fun,” I think Ben actually applies a lot of his LEO experience to his YouTube reviews, where he thoroughly tests and reviews firearms and gear far beyond what most reviewers will. This combination of real-world expertise and engaging reviews has earned him a fairly large audience both on the job and on YouTube. On today’s episode, we’ll talk about his inspirations, his creative process, and the story behind his channel.

This past spring, I was invited to a training facility in Florida for a two-day set of courses. The Faculty was called W.O.F.T. The acronym W.O.F.T. stands for “Where Our Families Train,” it's a facility that provides situational training for all manner of real world situations for people of all backgrounds including the elderly and families. This is Part 2 of a 3-part piece I have written about my time there. I highly recommend reading part 1 before continuing with this article, I explain W.O.F.T’s approach and what the two-day course covers.

Today’s Photo of the Day shows a Czech sniper team advancing toward a new objective during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa European Best Sniper Team Competition. The image was captured in November 2025, at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany.

The new wheelgun announcements don’t stop from Colt lately, and all of us here in attendance at Wheelgun Wednesday are happier for it! Their latest announcements are new blued Anaconda offerings of 4.25”, 6”, and 8” barrel lengths as well as a new Cobra 4” Stainless in .38 Special +P.

Are you one of those who were a bit disappointed that Ruger’s latest RXM color updates didn’t include a full FDM version? No need to worry, as Davidson’s has announced its latest exclusive collaboration with Ruger. The newest addition is an RXM pistol featuring a flat dark earth slide paired with a Magpul FDE frame, a configuration available only through Davidson’s Gallery of Guns.

This is the gun of the year, at least if SK Guns gets to decide. This limited run of 300 Colt 1911 pistols chambered in .38 Super, each themed around Jesús Malverde, a well-known folk figure from the Mexican state of Sinaloa. The series continues SK Guns’ approach of producing limited-edition, series-driven firearms with distinctive historical or cultural motifs.

Sierra Bullets has announced its 2026 new product lineup, with availability beginning in early 2026 through stocking dealers, major sporting goods retailers, online sellers, and SierraBullets.com. In addition to the upcoming catalog of new bullets, Sierra is implementing a notable update to two of its best-known varmint lines, not in performance, but in name.

Zaffiri Precision has announced a limited release of its new Dominion LTD Glock 34 Gen 3 Complete Upper, offering upgraded components, premium machining, and a distinctive night-camo Cerakote finish. This run features the company’s duotone ZPS4 slide profile and is offered in very limited quantities.

At Partner 2025, Zastava Arms unveiled what may be the next step in Serbia’s small-arms evolution: a light machine gun (LMG) derived from the company’s long-running M84 general-purpose machine gun, but chambered for the intermediate 6.5x39 (6.5 Grendel) cartridge. This new variant follows a wider Serbian program to move away from purely legacy calibers toward modern intermediate cartridges that offer improved ballistic performance without the weight and recoil penalties of full-power rifle rounds. The result is a clear operational requirement: a lighter, more accurate squad automatic weapon in 6.5x39 that extends reach and terminal effect while keeping logistics and carry weights manageable for infantry squads.

Photo Of The Day: When the interim weapon, Automatkarbin M4A (M4A carbine), was introduced into the Swedish Armed Forces earlier this year, it was the result of an expedited procurement to compensate for the technical issues with Automatkarbin 5 as well as the firing ban on the latest Automatkarbin 24.

Welcome back to TFB’s Small Business Spotlight! In this weekly column, we take a look at small firearm-related businesses. Today’s company is RedHat Armament LLC, a manufacturer of products that keep you aware of firearm transportation laws and regulations.

Barnes Bullets has revealed its 2026 new product lineup, with expanded offerings set to reach shelves early next year. According to the company, the upcoming catalog will feature new ammunition options developed to meet the needs of hunters, precision shooters, and reloaders who rely on Barnes for consistent terminal performance and all-copper projectile technology.

TAG Precision has introduced a new RMR Adapter Plate for the Kimber 2K11 and 1911, giving shooters a durable and purpose-built option for running modern optics on two long-established handgun platforms. The plate is machined in Dallas, Texas, from American-made 4140 steel and finished in QPQ Black Nitride, aiming to provide a secure, wear-resistant mounting interface for RMR-pattern red dots.

Weatherby has introduced two new dangerous game hunting versions of their Mark V bolt action rifle, dubbed Frontier and DGR. The main differences between the two rifles are in the furniture and chambering options. Weatherby advertises these new products as rifles engineered to operate in the extremes and deliver when every moment matters.

Heckler & Koch’s CC9 Micro Compact now arrives in a distributor-exclusive configuration through Iron Valley Supply. The CC9 is HK’s smallest handgun to date, designed as a striker-fired micro-compact built to the same mechanical standards as the company’s full-size service pistols. HK states that the platform was tested in accordance with NATO AC/225 protocols during development.

This past spring, I was invited to a training facility in Florida for a two-day set of courses. The Faculty was called W.O.F.T. and while I thought the name sounded a little funny, I looked into them and soon realized how unique this place looked to be. W.O.F.T. stands for “Where Our Families Train,” and after looking over their website, I agreed to visit their facility.

Today’s Photo of the Day shows U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Seventh Fleet conducting a small arms live-fire exercise on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG-69) while underway in the South China Sea. Live-fire training at sea is said to allow crews to maintain weapons proficiency in the same environment where they operate daily, reinforcing safety, discipline, and readiness under realistic conditions.

In 2024, Remington (now part of “The Kinetic Group”) introduced a whole bunch of new ammunition lines, including several different variants of .22LR ammunition. One of those was their new Remington “Ranch Hand” ammunition, which we’ll be looking at today. Ranch Hand is an almost perfect name for the ammo if you’re trying to get people to think of it as workhorse pest-control ammunition, and today we’ll largely be judging it with that kind of performance in mind. Over the last 6 months or so, I’ve shot a collective 300 rounds of this stuff, and I have a few thoughts on what I think might be the best I’ve seen yet from Remington’s growing arsenal of .22 LR ammunition.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 166! We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Primary Arms, Natchez Shooters Supply, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and more. Whether you’re looking for deals on new or used guns, ammo to add to your reserves, or specific accessories like flashlights, range bags, optics, bipods, and magazines, each week we’ll have new sets of deals that might fulfill one of those needs and save you a few dollars.

WOOX has announced the release of a new series of stocks designed for firearms equipped with a rear 1913 receiver interface. This mounting pattern is increasingly common on MP5-style platforms as well as a range of modern tactical firearms, and WOOX is positioning the new line as a premium upgrade for users seeking precision, modularity, and refined construction.

Viridian Weapon Technologies has introduced its newest rifle optic, the VENTA Green Dot, positioned as a compact sight for shooters who prioritize fast acquisition, minimal weight, and clear sight pictures. The VENTA is built around a 2 MOA green dot and a 1x22 mm fully multi-coated lens system designed to provide consistent clarity under a wide range of lighting conditions.

Theon International Plc has announced what is described as the largest single night vision procurement ever placed by a European NATO member. OCCAR has finalized a contract revision with the THEON and Hensoldt consortium for an additional 100,000 Mikron binocular night vision goggles for the German Bundeswehr, along with a firm order for 4,000 units for the Belgian Armed Forces. The total value of the agreement is reported at approximately €1 billion.

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. This week we are looking forward to 2026. SHOT Show is looming and with the changes to US suppressor laws starting on January 1st, we are poised for some major market shifts.

I was typing away on the keyboard of my recently deceased MacBook Pro one morning when a delivery arrived—not particularly unusual for a guy who writes about guns—but nobody had mentioned this one, causing me to be caught off guard. As I head back to my desk, trying to find a weakness in the packaging like a child on Christmas morning, a familiar lime green I’ve come to know over the years began to tease its way out of the box, forcing me to ask myself, “Did Meprolight make a friggin scope?” As I sat back down, admiring the fancy presentation, it became clear that what I had in my hands was a new MVO (Mepro Variable Optic) 3-18x44 FFP (First Focal Plane) M3 with MIL Reticle.