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Microsoft has officially revealed the codename for its next-generation Xbox console: Project Helix. Ahead of GDC 2026, new details surrounding AMD’s Magnus APU, RDNA5 architecture, and massive rumored performance gains are beginning to surface pointing to a hybrid console designed to bridge the gap between traditional gaming systems and PCs.
SIG Sauer expands the P365 lineup with the P365-XF DH3, a collaboration with competitive shooter Daniel Horner. Featuring a 3.7-inch barrel, slide-integrated expansion chamber, optics-ready SIG-LOC footprint, and competition-inspired ergonomics, the new pistol blends full-size performance with the lightweight versatility of the P365 platform.
CZ unveiled the new TS3 Orange at IWA OutdoorClassics 2026, introducing the next evolution of its competition-focused TS platform. Designed for IPSC and USPSA Limited Optics divisions, the TS3 Orange features a redesigned optics-ready slide, enhanced ergonomics, a hand-fitted cold hammer–forged barrel, and an optimized single-action competition trigger.
The Terminator is one of the defining science fiction films of all time. On the surface, it’s a story about time travel, artificial intelligence, and an apocalyptic war between humans and machines. But beneath the gunfire, neon lights, and cold steel lies a narrative built on far older themes of prophecy, destiny, and salvation.
Shadow Systems has been acquired by Roe Strategic Capital LLC in a management-led buyout led by CEO Trevor Roe. The deal transfers ownership from Catalyst Holdings, the investment group that founded the company in 2016 and helped grow it into one of the largest producers of 9mm pistols in the United States. While the company says operations will remain unchanged, the move signals potential long-term expansion into new firearm platforms, including the upcoming U526 and E526 rifles.
Smith & Wesson continues to expand its user-friendly defensive pistol lineup with the introduction of the Equalizer Carry Comp in 9mm. The newest addition to the Equalizer family seeks to expand on the platform’s reputation for accessibility and control in a subcompact form factor.
Throwing it back to one of the most unforgettable moments in my early ‘Tales of a Range Safety Officer’ stories: a customer actually asked, ‘Do we plug in the guns every day to charge them?’ If you’ve ever thought your job couldn’t get any weirder, think again. This classic tale is full of laughs, chaos, and a reminder that no day on the range is ever truly ordinary. Dive in and relive the moment that still makes me shake my head—and smile.
Primary Weapon Systems continues to refine its suppressor lineup with the introduction of the BDE762K-Ti, a compact 7.62-caliber titanium suppressor designed around the company’s low back-pressure...
Last week, Smith & Wesson unveiled the latest addition to its metal-frame pistol lineup: the M&P9 M2.0 Metal featuring a slide cut designed to directly mount the Aimpoint ACRO.
Modlite Systems has announced the next evolution of its flagship OKW light head with the introduction of the OKW V2. The original OKW established itself as an industry benchmark for lumens, candela, performance, and long-range beam intensity. With the V2, Modlite is pushing that performance envelope even further.
