SHOT Show 2025: FN Reflex XL MRD
This isn’t a striker-fired gun. The FN Reflex XL MRD is an internal hammer-fired single-action-only pistol which means it has a trigger that’s far better than any striker-fired pistol you’re likely to want to carry.
This isn’t a striker-fired gun. The FN Reflex XL MRD is an internal hammer-fired single-action-only pistol which means it has a trigger that’s far better than any striker-fired pistol you’re likely to want to carry.
The TW19 is a compact frame, with a compact size slide. The TW19X is a full size frame with a compact slide. The TW17 is a full sized frame with a full sized slide.
With a double-stack 1911 you get far greater capacity and, for me, a better feel in your hands. There’s just something about a beautiful double-stack, and Kimber figured that out with the new Kimber 2K11.
This year, Beretta reintroduced the Bobcat as the 20X, and they released a new model of the 80X and two new XI models of the 92 series. As a fan of DA/SA hammer-fired guns, I bounced around Beretta’s booth like a kitten on amphetamines.
The Charter Arms Double Dog Mag Pug Revolver comes with two cylinders. One’s chambered in .357 Magnum and the other in 9x19mm Parabellum.
There might be a lot of AR platform rifles on the market, but there’s no such thing as too much
Last week KelTec raised eyebrows by announcing a new 5.7×28 pistol that loads via stripper clips. The new PR57 has since come in for lots of ridicule for its magazine-less design. Not of its detractors, though, had shot it.
Range Day is now history. A gun writer retires to his room, pours over his or her poorly taken photos
This year’s SHOT Show Range Day was cold, windy, but thankfully rain-free, which was a welcome change. I made my way from the low end to the high and saw everything between. Out of all of that, seven things that stood out.
H&R launched their 9mm Model 635 last year at SHOT. This is a semi auto clone of the Colt 635 SMG. They also teased a possible 633 DOE model at the show. Now H&R Retro DOE 7.5″ 9mm complete pistol is a reality.