Few individuals have had as much impact on modern firearms design as Eugene Stoner. Best known as the creator of the AR-15 platform, Stoner’s work revolutionized rifle design and continues to influence military, law enforcement, and civilian firearms to this day. His innovations were not just …

The Browning Hi-Power was originally designed by John Moses Browning and later completed by Dieudonné Saive at Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium after Browning’s death. Introduced in 1935, the pistol featured several groundbreaking elements for its time: Double-stack magazine design C …

The FN Browning 1922 pistol, also known as the FN Model 1922, is one of the most historically significant handguns of World War II. Built on John Moses Browning’s proven designs, this compact semi-automatic pistol saw widespread use across Europe during one of the most pivotal conflicts in mod …

The .35 Whelen is one of the most respected yet often overlooked rifle cartridges in North American hunting history. Known for its hard-hitting performance and versatility, it has built a loyal following among hunters who value power over hype. But where did the .35 Whelen come from, and why has it …

The concealed carry market in 2026 is more competitive than ever, with manufacturers pushing the limits of capacity, size, and performance. Two of the most talked-about pistols in this space are the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X and the Sig Sauer P365 X-Macro. Both handguns represent the next …

The concealed carry market is more competitive than ever, but one name continues to stand out: Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield series. With the introduction of the M&P Shield X, the platform has evolved into a more capable and modern everyday carry handgun. The key question is simple: …