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In anticipation of the second generation 5.0E 9mm competition semiauto from Rock Island, we go back to the first of the year to take a look at the first 5.0 and see what makes it so different — and so important!

As the trend toward 3-inch .38/.357 revolvers continues unabated, shooters looking to “get their feet wet” should take a good luck at the selection from Taurus! Also, a wrap-up of the ICORE Worlds.

Get ready to let the big Cyclops roar…Bond Arms’ single-shot 45-70 derringer is a handful, but it is an absolute hoot to shoot! And Michael says the companion .44 Magnum Cyclops barrel is, after the 45-70, a sweetheart to shoot. Also, after the Boomer, it’s a look at the "middle bear," the Stoeger STR-9C.

As part of our exclusive coverage of Bond Arms new monster blaster, the Cyclops 45-70 single shot derringer, we take a quick look back at All Things Bond!

Over the summer we’ve been experimenting with fixed-power optics, sometimes combined with a magnifier, sometimes with a 1X red dot. Our test bed has been the Ruger SFAR .308, this week fitted with a brand new Lucid P8 4X and a Lucid Litl Mo 1X red dot. Also, more from the Ballistics Summit at Whittington and a new advertiser with an eye on safety.

An AR that pumps…an airgun that shoots more than a mile and a lot of blue light…welcome to Lucid Optics annual Ballistics Summit, bringing together some of the most interesting companies in Gun World with media reps who can’t wait to pull the trigger!

This week's video from the ICORE Rocky Mountain Regional revolver championships at the Weld County Fish & Wildlife Shooting Range in Colorado, featuring MB and his buddy, Alan Samuel.

Michael once again returns to the general purpose rifle concept…can the Sig Cross in .308 fit the bill?

Why are so many shooters now looking at 1911s as their new everyday carry guns? Well, Michael has some of the answers and a couple of good choices if you’re thinking of making the move.

Merissa and Dianne Bishop are two of the most eclectic custom gunsmiths working today, and their .458 SOCOM bolt action hunting rifle is a fine example of their high-quality work combined with out-of-the-box thinking. We dip into our Secret Hidden Archives to answer your every question on this big bore blaster!