Beretta has just released news of the M9A3, a major new development in the race for the replacement for the M9. What makes this version of the venerable 92 different? Read Beretta’s release…

I’m new to reloading and jumping in head first with Hornady’s Lock-N-Load AP. While it isn’t overly complicated to set up, there are a lot of moving parts, all working in unison. Getting it right took longer than I’d anticipated, but I’ve learned a lot more than I had expected. Here is part one of a new series on reloading.

No Cowboy is complete without a match set of shooting irons. And every gun needs a holster. If you are looking for that edge in the SASS ccowboy shooting sports, or just wanting that extra flair to finish off your period-correct costume, El Paso Saddlery has you covered. They make some outrageous leather rigs. Here’s some thing to look for for your single action set-up.

Daniel Shaw, head of firearms instruction at Thunerbird Tactical, is such a badass that PWS has built a limited number of rifles with his name on them. These MK114s with a personal touch. Check them out here, first.

Looking for a stocking stuffer? There’s a solid sale on a great Spyderco–a collaboration with Kahr Firearms–available now with free shipping, but only today and tomorrow.

Was there a more contentious firearms decision than the one that awarded Beretta the contract to replace the venerable 1911? I don’t think so. And now the Army is at it again. They want to replace the M9 with a Modular Handgun. Who will compete? Here are my picks for the top 5 entries into the circus.

The SIG P226 has been around for 30 years now, and its reputation continues to grow. And SIG continues to make upgrades to the platform. The P226 Tactical Operations takes what is already a fine fighting sidearm and refines it, adding features that make it faster, more responsive, and easier to feed. The result, the TacOps, is now my go-to gun for when things get really bad.

Looking for a shotgun with a short barrel? Want to avoid the hassle of tax stamps and paperwork? Check out this beauty from Black Aces Tactical. An 8.5″ 12 gauge with a SIG brace–no extra paperwork, and no waiting period.

Air guns have come a long way from the old “you’ll shoot your eye out” days. Umarex has a new pump BB/pellet gun, the NXG APX, that is a rock solid air gun that captures all the fun of the old pump gun, but has capabilities that make it a great teaching tool. Fun and learning, all for $80? Happy holidays indeed.