David Higginbotham

The SIG P226 TacOps earned its reputation the hard way, with training, hard use, and more than 1,000 rounds without a failure in this original test. More than a decade later, Legion, SAO, E2-style grips, optic-ready models, X-Fives, and the P320 have changed the shopping landscape, but not the basic question: Is the old-school hammer-fired P226 still worth the money?

AR-15s in calibers other than 5.56 are nothing new. Yet one big trend recently is the attempt to perfect the 7.62×39 in AR form. Is that the answer? Or can the AK be refined? That’s the question that these 5 guns from SHOT Show 2015 try to answer.

Ever watch a professional shooter move through a course of fire and think they are doing something you’re not? I’ve had the feeling. It is that nagging voice that says “you’re doing everything right, so why can’t you do that?” We’re on the range with Rob Leatham and talking about the myths of point shooting.

The Can Cannon is back, and has the blessing of the BATFE. X Products sent us a new one for review, and they included their latest accessory: a grappling hook. We’re just back from the range–check out what this beast can do.

The TSA announced this week that they confisctaed 73 guns from carry on bags in American airports. In one week. This shocking number would support the argument often made by gun-grabbers that we, supposedly responsible gun owners, are actually mindless idiots. What can be done?

The Thompson. This is an epic and storied gun. So how does it handle on the range? Exceptionally well. In a world of high-speed black rifles, it is a privileged to take a Thompson to the range. And Auto-Ordnance, celebrating the 100th year of the Thompson, is giving this one away (along with a matched 1911A1). Read our review and enter to win.

If you know someone who likes girlie guns, I’ve got just the thing. The Chic Lady from Charter Arms. It even comes in a pink faux alligator case. This could be a good Mother’s Day gift idea, if the Mom in your life likes pink guns. And Charter makes them in other colors, too–some of which are traditionally manly.

Looking for a .357? We’re shooting two of the best–the Smith & Wesson 686 and the Colt Python. So how do these two icons stack up against each other?

Last summer, we began a quest to find the perfect knife. We’re looking for one blade that can do it all. After some false starts, we’re back with a new short list of contenders. And the one’s we’ve selected are going strong.