Optimized for professional use, the Staccato HD P4X pistol features a steel frame, full-size grip, and compensated barrel for enhanced control and shootability.Gun Digest readers are no strangers to the Staccato brand, and now a new model from the Texas maker could leave them with whiplash as they do a double-take on a handgun that promises to raise the bar on an already high-end pistol. Could Staccato’s introduction of the Staccato HD P4X be the brand’s most advanced mission-ready pistol?Built on the same 4-inch compensated platform as the widely popular Staccato HD C4X, which is optimized for concealed carry with…
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A lot of people suggest that the Stuart tanks were underpowered for World War II. While this may be true when compared to tanks like the Panzer IV, the platform was still able to bring significant firepower to the battlefield in the form of the M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage. Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 during training maneuvers in England during 1944. The American self-propelled artillery vehicles were also known as the M8 Scott. Image: NARA The M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage was a self-propelled howitzer vehicle used by the United States Army. Built on the M5 Stuart light tank chassis, the M8 mounted…
In today’s article, Friedrich Seiltgen reviews the SOG Shadow Spear II. While spears may seem archaic in modern society, they have been reliable hunting tools and personal weapons for thousands of years. Do they still hold a place in contemporary society? The Shadow Spear II reviewed here was purchased by the author from a local retailer. The author put the SOG Shadow Spear II through its paces, examining the tanto-style blade and glass-filled nylon haft. Image: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools While browsing social media, I came across a buzz about a new spear for sale. Imagine my surprise when I…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t good at rendering firearms, and that’s probably not a bad thing, for reasons that will soon be explored. It should also be noted that while AI rendered guns isn’t good yet, it is likely to improve. That might not be a good thing either. First, we need some background on what exactly AI is, or more accurately, what is generative AI. It has been in development for decades, but it was only in 2022 that generative AI entered the public consciousness with consumer-friendly programs. Where to start. There’s a LOT wrong going on here. Want to…
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Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.The New Guns And Gear:MAC LMF-Series MP5 HandguardOne of the most iconic configurations of the MP5 is that of the SureFire flashlight foregrip, but old-school models are hard to find and very pricy, and SureFire’s contemporary version is expensive too and doesn’t quite look like the original. Solution? Military Armament Corporation’s new Light Mounted Foregrip (LMF). It’s compatible with the MAC 5, POF MP5, MKE AP5, Zenith ZF-5 and…
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New range, new dates, all the suppressed shooting you know and love! CANCON is coming to Las Vegas this OCTOBER 22nd – 24th at the Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club!General admission tickets are available now, and VIP tickets go on sale JULY 4th!Not only are there two complete days of fully-suppressed shooting (plus a third early access day exclusively for VIP ticket holders), but we’ve added events and opportunities within the larger CANCON weekend for attendees and sponsors alike!UNLIMITED ACCESSHUNDREDS of suppressors from dozens of manufacturers for you to shoot ALL DAY! From Hollywood quiet .22 LR guns to big…
The Brief: The U.S. Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of state and local bans on semiautomatic rifles. Consolidated cases from Illinois and Connecticut will determine if these firearms are protected under the Second Amendment or if they may be restricted as dangerous and unusual weapons. The upcoming ruling aims to resolve conflicting interpretations among lower federal courts regarding historical firearm regulations. A decision is expected by mid-2027 and could impact similar laws in multiple states. Until then, existing bans remain fully operational and enforceable within their respective jurisdictions. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The long-awaited constitutional evaluation of the nation’s most…
Today’s handgun buyers are spoiled for choice — to a degree that the number of options becomes almost bewildering. As a result, consumers often rely on any number of heuristics that help simplify their purchase decisions. Witness today the number of novice shooters who approach buying their first handgun as they would a pair of pants: “Will I be best served by big, medium, or small?” Will you be best served with a full-size gun, like the 1911 TRP (top), or something more compact like the Springfield Armory Hellcat (below)? Certainly, the industry terms of Full-Sized, Compact, and Subcompact are…
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