One of many line extensions being showcased at SHOT Show 2019, the SIG Sauer P320 XCompact is the smallest in the gun maker's XSeries of pistols. Even better designed for concealed carry than its popular XCarry predecessors, the new pistol features a redesigned modular polymer XSeries grip with a reduced fastback carry cut and a low-profile internal magwell. For more watch this SHOT Show video as American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach gets the rundown on the new features, and then sends some rounds downrange.
Despite the wide acceptance of the .40 Smith & Wesson defensive handgun cartridge in its early years, the round has since faded from armories around the U.S. and replaced by an older, smaller-caliber cartridge.
Zastava USA announced it would be expanding its lineup to include an M72 "RPK" model. Now, in 2025, that model has finally arrived and is shipping to dealers.
A 12-ga. shotgun can be a devastatingly potent defensive platform, but even the tactical models often aren’t configured terribly well for installing accessories.
Available as a TALO distributor exclusive, the Glock 49 Gen5 blends the the longer G17 slide with the comfortably compact frame of the G19, and it also includes Glock's MOS optics-mounting system.