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In a surprising pivot amid ongoing debates over gun control and hunting rights, the Swedish government has dialed back its aggressive plans for a compulsory buyback of AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles. What began as a swift reaction to a tragic mass shooting has evolved into a more measured approach, allowing licensed owners to retain their firearms under existing permits while offering generous incentives for voluntary surrender.

SDS Arms has added two variants to the Tisas PX-9 Comp family: the compact PX-9 Carry Comp and the full-size PX-9 Tactical Comp. Both join the existing PX-9 Duty Comp and share the series’ upgraded feature set. Both new models use a match-grade barrel with a single-port design intended to speed follow-up shots, and they are fitted with a new aluminum, flat-faced trigger that includes an integrated safety to promote consistent trigger breaks.

MDT Sporting Goods has introduced the MDT Titanium Hunting Brake, a lightweight muzzle brake designed for precision hunting rifles and competition use in formats such as NRL Hunter. The brake is intended to provide significant recoil reduction while keeping overall rifle weight to a minimum. Machined from Ti-6Al-4V titanium, the unit weighs approximately 1.7 ounces (about 48 grams), placing it among the lighter options in its category. The four-port layout uses angled ports to counter recoil and muzzle rise, helping shooters maintain sight picture and observe impacts.

Blackbird, a new manufacturer focused on weapon suppression systems, made its public debut at Suppressed Fest 2025, a live-fire event centered on suppressed weapons technology. The company was founded by Mikeith Green, who has roughly 15 years’ experience in the firearms and suppressor sector, and the business draws on that practical background during product development. The image above shows one of their 556 suppressors on a Noveske rifle with some Ground Systems Research furniture.

I previously covered the M60 to the M60E6, but now we turn to a lesser-known stepping stone: the M60E1. Developed as a prototype, the M60E1 represented an early attempt to correct many of the shortcomings of the original M60, which entered service in 1957, saw heavy use in Vietnam, and remained in U.S. military arsenals until its gradual retirement in the 1990s.

Photo Of The Day, and we go full Rose Gold, with a hint of black Kirinite! Custom & Collectable Firearms has unveiled a new limited-run pistol: the Kimber 1911 El Rey. Chambered in .45 ACP, production is capped at just 380 sequentially numbered pistols (why not 45 or 450?).

Welcome back to TFB’s Small Business Spotlight! In this weekly article series, we talk about small firearm-related businesses. Today’s company is Without Warning, a manufacturer of competition shooting muzzle devices and accessories.

The Finnish Defense Force have announced they will shift to small arms systems chambered in NATO standard calibers. Traditionally, due to their location and regional history Finland had favoured Soviet-era calibers such as 7.62x39mm and 7.62x54mmR. Now with Finland’s closer alignment with the West and its accession to NATO in April 2023 they are moving to increase standardisation with their allies.

This is Firebird Electro-Optics’ first appearance here at TFB, and while their new flashlights are small in size, they manage to shine a lot of light. The company claims to have spent over two years of research and development, and is now releasing their LEP Mini series. They are built around advanced Laser Excited Phosphor (LEP) technology, said to deliver a focused, high-intensity beam exceeding 106,000+ candela. All variants maintain tight beam geometry with minimal spill, ensuring precise target illumination and superior photonic efficiency.

K-Var Corp has announced that the SAM7R-62 rifle is now available at a listed price of $1,499.99. The SAM7R-62 is built on a milled receiver machined from a hot-die-hammer-forged steel billet, a construction method intended to enhance durability and accuracy. Chambered in 7.62×39mm, the rifle combines traditional AK design with modern manufacturing processes.

When the first-person shooter video game Battlefield 6 launched earlier this month, players noticed something unexpected: firearm accessories from a European manufacturer appearing in the game. The company, Silent Steel, says it had no idea its products were included until some fans started pointing them out online.

At different parts of your life as a gun owner you'll eventually run into a situation where you inherit a firearm, whether that be from a relative passing away, a handed down gift from an elder family member, or in the case of this particular Mossberg 500 brought into your collection by your significant other. While I have zero gripes about the tried and true Mossberg 500 platform and its abilities, at times the accessories that people decide are the right fit for them aren't the best out there. Case in point, this shotgun came to me with a telescoping stock and pistol grip from ATI. This is not an ATI hate piece so I will leave my opinions and observations to a before and after based on my changes. To upgrade my new Mossberg I chose the Mesa Tactical LEO Gen 2 Telescoping stock adapter, specifically model 92630.

The Glock 34 was my first handgun ever. Perhaps not the perfect choice for competition, but I completely disregarded everyone’s advice and that’s what I got. Sharp Shot Studios has one as well, and here his Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS can be seen nestled among snow, ice, and a few scattered doughnuts.

Throughout the years, Turkish firearms have fascinated me in the same way that LADA vehicles from Russia do - they’re typically simple, have straightforward engineering, and best of all, they’re incredibly affordable. Unfortunately, that price drop usually comes at the cost of long-term durability - just take a look at any one of our Turkish shotgun burn downs. However, occasionally, a Turkish firearm like the BRG9 Elite will surprise me with its level of reliability and durability, and thus, I like to try out what the manufacturers in Turkey are up to with their latest offerings. Today, we’re going to test out another example of that with the recently released TriStar Arms (KRAL Arms) KR-22 semi-auto rimfire rifle.

I have been shooting 2011s for a long time. Over the years, I have tried almost every variant of the platform from OG STI 2011s to newer modified variants like the Platypus, OA 2311 and newer Staccato HDs. One of the long-time weaknesses of the 2011 platform has been magazines. Not only are mags expensive, but due to the fact that the 2011 platform grip modules were originally designed for 45 ACP, the tubes tend to be larger than necessary, expanding the size of the grip along with it. Additionally, 2011 mags tend to have problems when dust and other foreign pieces of debris get into the tube, more so than other platforms. In recent years, we have seen a massive increase in “2011’s” on the market that keep the excellent ergonomics and trigger of the platform while using other, typically cheaper and more reliable magazines. The P211 is SIG Sauer’s attempt to break into this market. It honestly surprises me that it took this long for SIG to introduce a 2011 to the market.

The Warsaw Pact was disbanded 34 years ago, but one significant part of it remains almost intact to this day. While the Warsaw Pact was primarily a military treaty organisation, created by the Soviet Union as a counterweight to NATO, there was another part to it - a joint military-industrial complex.

Airman 1st Class Marcus White-Allen, assigned to F.E. Warren Air Force Base and a part of the 90th Missile Wing also known as the “Mighty Ninety”, who was under investigation for the fatal July shooting of fellow airman Brayden Lovan, has been found dead, making it the   fourth death at the base since July   and the second that we can confidently directly link to the original incident.

Beretta has released a limited-edition A300 Ultima Patrol Raider produced to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. The Raider pairs the A300 platform with a Frogskin-pattern finish inspired by early disruptive camouflage used in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Each shotgun is individually serialized and delivered with a custom wooden presentation case and a wooden ammo crate with velvet lining and rope handles.

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Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. This week, we are taking a closer look at modularity. Is it really as much of a benefit as the marketing materials suggest?

The Maven Optics S1.2S-25-50x80 Spotting scope was provided by Maven for this review, and while I am allowed to keep this optic after the conclusion of this review, it will not impact my current or future opinions on the brand and their products. The Maven Optics S1.2S - 25-50x80 has been used extensively over the past 9 months on the range and at a local farm.

Photo Of The Day, where we continue to look at interesting firearms (and their names) from around the World. Today, it’s time for the Schmeisser Messerschmitt AR15 Swedish Hunter Edition, made in Germany. This rifle was designed specifically for Swedish hunters in response to recent legislative changes that made hunting with AR-15s legal. Unfortunately, that legislation changed for the worse just as quickly and the Government is preparing to confiscate them all, and a few more.

Welcome to Fudd Friday, where we look at firearms, ammunition, accessories, etc that might seem outdated but refuse to die. This week we are talking about how Thompson/Center Arms is back from the dead and what it says about what shooters actually want versus what the industry thinks they should want.

Sturm, Ruger & Company has expanded its American Rifle Generation II lineup with the introduction of the new Prairie variant. The addition broadens the series with models chambered in calibers ranging from 22 ARC to 7mm PRC, covering both intermediate and long-range hunting applications. While the stock might look a bit strange, it looks like it could do great for anyone (that’s everyone!) who uses an optic for their aiming.

Palmetto State Armory is back in the news with a new and logical next step in the evolution of its Soviet Arms Krink series of firearms, chambering the new "Krinkov" in classic 7.62x39. Whatever your thoughts may be when it comes to PSA, there is no doubt that they are taking feedback seriously and developing firearms that the gun community wants to see hit the market. More than that, PSA is known for taking on the mission of spreading 2A cheer at a price that won’t take you to the cleaners or a family law practice, and the 7.62x39 Krink is no exception.

Akkar USA is a fully owned subsidiary of Akkar - a premier shotgun manufacturer founded in Istanbul, Turkey in 1985 - and now that they are stateside, Akkar USA is looking to bring affordable and serviceable shotguns to the masses in the US. Their newest releases are the Ranch Hand  and Meat Stick pump-actions for upland bird and waterfowl hunting. 

For all of our brethren in the restrictive state of California, there is good news coming your way via Springfield Armory as their California Legal Echelon models are now shipping. This includes the 4.0C (Echelon Compact) and 4.5F (Echelon Full-Size) as well as compensated barrel versions of each.

The Vietnam War drew in weapons from across the globe, as socialist nations rallied to support their revolutionary ally in the fight for reunification. Among the most significant contributions were the Kalashnikov-based rifles supplied by the Soviet Union and its allies. While traveling across Vietnam, I encountered many of these rifles on display, each representing a unique chapter of the war and international military aid. Here, I'll cover the AKs I could see and give a little overview of the Kalashnikov variants that found their way to the battlefields of Southeast Asia.

Photo Of The Day: For those who favour a medium-frame wheelgun with crisp sights and a short barrel for carry, Taurus answers with the 66 Combat. This one comes wearing a surprise: a seventh cartridge in the cylinder, perhaps perfect for Hollywood movies? Or perhaps to compete with all those “+1” after-market options for pistols? This drum is built for .357 Magnum power; it will also run .38 Special (standard and +P) with no fuss.

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we did our first part of this two-part series about the top stereotypes in the gun community. The first part of this series explains the thought process and fun behind looking at the different groups of concealed carriers. If you happened to miss last week's article, be sure to check it out before continuing with this week's article with the link here. This week, we continue looking at the interest subgroups of the concealed carry community. Let's continue our look at the top stereotypes.