Henry Repeating Arms has announced a new iteration of its popular Homesteader 9mm carbine, introducing the Homesteader 9mm M-LOK in Brushed Bronze. This updated model combines enhanced functionality with a striking aesthetic, catering to homeowners, ranchers, and shooting enthusiasts seeking a reliable and stylish firearm for defense and recreational use. The Homesteader 9mm M-LOK in … Read more
KelTec has built a reputation for pushing boundaries with innovative firearm designs that serve a practical purpose. The SUB2000 folding carbine is a perfect example—compact, reliable, and easy to deploy. Now, KelTec is taking that proven platform a step further by introducing a new chambering: 10mm. With increased ballistic performance and the same trusted folding … Read more
Images by the author S&W has jumped on the folding pistol caliber carbine bandwagon in a big way. Introduced in February of 2023, the 9mm gun was a success out of the gate. It was built well, reliable, accurate, and could fold in half. It came with one 17- and two 23-round magazines. Fast-forward to … Read more
Ammo releases are never as popular as gun releases, but I always make sure to swing by the big ammo companies to find out what’s new. At the Speer/Federal/CCI booth, I was greeted by several new defensive loads, including the rather surprising Speer Gold Dot Carbine 9mm load. This wasn’t the first PCC defensive load, … Read more
From Extar USA . . . Firearm innovator Extar USA has evolved the popular EP9 platform into a carbine, and not simply given it a longer barrel. Demonstrating once again engineering prowess and a genuine care for customer interests, the EP9 Carbine accomplishes a weight and recoil combination rarely achieved. Unlike so many other large-format pistol and … Read more
When Henry launched the semi-automatic Homesteader at SHOT Show this year I was surprised, of course, given the brand’s historical focus on lever guns, and I admit that my initial reaction was also a bit “meh.” So many 9mm carbines have passed through my hands that I just didn’t have it in me to get … Read more
From Smith & Wesson . . . Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, is proud to introduce its new folding pistol carbine, the M&P FPC. Chambered in 9mm, the optics-ready FPC has a length of 30⅜ inches and a compact folded length of 16⅜ inches. It comes equipped with … Read more
Matador Arms has announced the Montgo-9: a monolithic, blowback-operated billet 9mm upper receiver that does not require an AR-15 style buffer and tube. Think something along the lines of an AR18’s internals and you will have the idea. Manufactured in the USA, the Montgo-9 is compatible with any AR-15 and/or AR-9 lower, providing shooters with … Read more
I have a weird love for K model submachine guns, and since I can’t easily acquire one, the world of PCCs and big pistols has to satisfy me. As a CZ Scorpion fan, when the EVO 3 S2 Pistol Micro (yes, that’s a mouth full) premiered, I knew I had to have it, and I … Read more
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