In October of 2021, Springfield Armory surprised the industry by introducing the SA-35, an improved copy of the venerable Browning P-35 Hi-Power. I immediately contacted Springfield and purchased one for editorial review and testing. I was fortunate to receive my...

In recent years, there has been a number of brand-name firearms companies that have chosen to relocate to the friendly political climate found in the South. One of those is Taurus USA. In 2019, Taurus has made the corporate decision...

It’s fair to say that 1911 aficionados have very particular tastes. We have our favorite brands and specific preferences when it comes to beavertails, sights, triggers and the like. Some like modern styles, but others stick to more retro pistols....

The special operations community has been responsible for the development of many unique weapons systems. During the Vietnam War, the Naval Special Warfare community was tasked with clandestine operations, raids and long-range reconnaissance missions. Small teams would be inserted deep...

We recently looked at the best revolvers of the year as a part our 2019 "Ballistic’s Best" issue. We had to keep the playing field relatively even, so the Korth Super Sport Red ULX revolver—being as incredible as it is—received...

In April of this year, I was fortunate to be invited to an event hosted by Taurus USA and held in Bainbridge, Georgia. But what was Taurus doing in South Georgia, and not South Florida? It turns out that Taurus...

This is not your father’s Ed Brown. For those too young to remember, in 1988, Oldsmobile had a marketing campaign that proclaimed, “This is not your father’s Oldsmobile.” So the phrase, although not original, is fitting for the new Ed...

Last year, I was with Mark Stone and the Nighthawk Custom crew when Mark asked what I thought about the company building a Nighthawk double-stack 9mm. My first thought: Why? While my experience with double-stacks was limited, I knew that...

On January 12, 2017, Columbus, Georgia’s Ledger-Enquirer released an article stating, “Heckler & Koch, a manufacturer of firearms and accessories, will invest $28.5 million to expand its existing operations in Columbus, Georgia. The new 50,000 square-foot facility in the Corporate...

For the last several years, SIG Sauer has been one of the most progressive, and aggressive, forces in the firearm market. From the introduction of the MCX carbine to the P320 pistol, SIG Sauer’s accomplishments have overshadowed the rest of...