48 years ago, a watchmaker in Berryville, Arkansas decided to pursue a passion. The passion was high performance 1911’s. Our watchmaker by trade was none other than Bill Wilson of Wilson Combat. Bill Wilson went on to be one of the most well-known and sought after gun makers in the
The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) annual Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade show (SHOT) is a chance for those who work in the firearms industry to see what’s new. Held in Las Vegas, the 4-day show covers more than 800,000 square feet. It is the 8th largest tradeshow in the US.
The worst sound in a gunfight is a click without a bang following it. It means you are out of ammo or your gun has malfunctioned in some way. To the hardcore shooter, this is a situation we train for. We either execute a reload or clear the malfunction and
SHOT Show never fails to deliver when it comes to unveiling the latest guns, from full-size handguns and revolvers to rifles. This year was no exception. Taking a departure from the subcompact carry guns we’ve been inundated with in recent years, we opted for a deep-dive into the newest full-size
With President Trump hinting at national reciprocity, it’s not surprising to see a surge in handgun sales. As such, the industry has responded with numerous new handgun ammo offerings, which were released or at least introduced at the 2025 NSSF SHOT Show. Here is a comprehensive list of nearly every
Over the last decade, the firearms industry has seen a surge in demand for high-quality, compact, and reliable handguns. The forces driving this are many, but in the end, people want a pistol they can carry concealed comfortably. One of the leaders in this market is Canik. This year at
It seems like SHOT Show was full of new 1911 and 2011 pistols. Not to mention lever action rifles everywhere you looked. The market for single-stack and double-stack 1911s has expanded with smaller, concealable models, more competition-focused models, and more optics-ready guns. The demand has never been higher, and companies
The revolver market thrives despite critics’ opinions. Many people appreciate the reliability and ease of use that revolvers offer. One of the most respected names in this space is Taurus, which has just launched the new Taurus 850 for 2025. Taurus 850 – .38 Spl. Lightweight Fighter Weighing in as
The popularity of revolvers is more than evident this year. Double action revolvers, the concealment type with “snub” barrels, are popular for self-defense, while those with longer barrels excel in the field and competition. Single-action revolvers are favorites of hunters and cowboy action shooters. So, let’s take a look at
