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Different Kinds Of Handguns, Explained
by Daniel Y on April 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm
When you hear the word “handgun,” the image in your mind could vary wildly. Everything from the cowboy revolvers of the Wild West to a modern pistol with a silencer, flashlight, red dot sight, and extended magazine fall into that category. If you are thinking about getting a handgun, understanding the various types is critical. Let’s break them down into categories that can help you find what you are looking for.
Magpul’s Toughest Glove Yet? Meet the Breach 2.0
by Eric B on April 18, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Magpul has added a new tactical glove to its lineup - the Breach Glove 2.0, designed for better protection and fire resistance. It uses D30 knuckle protectors that meet motorcycle and industrial safety standards, and incorporates fire-resistant Nomex material.
Russian Tekhkrim’s Duplex 7.62x54 Ammunition
by Lynndon Schooler on April 18, 2025 at 3:10 pm
Tekhkrim, a Russian firearms and ammunition manufacturer, has announced the start of serial production for new 7.62x54 cartridges. While this concept is not new, it has been revisited throughout history for various purposes. As the battlefield evolves, new solutions are needed to address emerging threats. While not explicitly stating that this is to counter drones, the description, design, and short range imply that this duplex ammunition has been developed to counter fast-moving drones. These cartridges are designed for use in any small arms chambered for the 7.62x54 caliber, aiming to increase projectile density at distances of up to 350 meters.
The Quick Reload Perk - OTs-124 and OTs-128 Machine Guns
by Lynndon Schooler on April 18, 2025 at 12:00 am
This fascinating series of experimental machine guns was first publicly revealed in 2018. They were developed by TsKIB SOO, the Central Design and Research Bureau of Sporting and Hunting Arms, a Tula KBP Instrument Design Bureau subsidiary. CEO Alexey Sorokin led the project, which included a design team focused on creating a series of weapons based on the OTs-129/MTs-566.
POTD: The Kastinger Brass Catcher
by Eric B on April 17, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Photo Of The Day and we get a detailed look of the French Kastinger brass catcher, which is engineered to provide a constant, unobstructed view of the ejection chamber while capturing all of the spent casings as you work your way through the magazine.

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