During the last edition of IWA OutdoorClassics 2025 in Nuremberg, we visited the booth of the Czech company KMR Precision Arms, which offers a series of CZ-style "all steel" semi-automatic pistols equipped with proprietary accessories and other subtleties. 

Sporting, non-Olympic rimfire pistols are often quite simple and inexpensive in terms of manufacturing processes and choice of materials. The well-known German manufacturer Carl Walther shows that it is also possible to make higher quality models with the new CSP series, which at second glance has a much longer history. We took a closer look at the versatile Dynamic model.

The renowned US manufacturer Winchester has launched the  Xpert and Wildcat bolt-action and semi-automatic (repectively) rimfire rifles on the market. Incidentally, both rimfire rifles are not "Made in the USA", but are manufactured in Istanbul, Turkey. We have extensively tested the .22 autoloader and repeater for you. Read our test report here...

The reloading machines from the US manufacturer Dillon have been a firm favourite with reloaders for decades. The XL650 is used by many shooters. This is because it can produce high-quality ammunition quickly. Dillon has continued to develop the press. Most recently, the case feeder was revised in 2019, and in the same year the classic model was replaced by the XL750, which we have taken a closer …

Revolvers in calibres from .22 LR to .500 S&W Magnum form the core of the well-known US manufacturer Smith & Wesson brand. Over time, these were supplemented by semi-automatic pistols and rifles. The latest addition to the product portfolio went in a completely different direction, but it wasn't something S&W had any previous experience with.

The Saint Victor Pistol in 5.56x45mm is the latest addition to Springfield Armory's Saint series: a compact gun featuring an 11.5-inch CMV barrel built for maneuverability in tight spaces.

Manufactured by EK Archery, the Revo7 crossbow has a 90 lbs draw weight and can shoot seven carbon bolts contained in a single-column magazine in quick succession and with great accuracy. Here you can discover how it works and what it is capable of in terms of shooting speed and accuracy.

A big bore lever action rifle “capable of taking any game animal walking the planet”: meet the impressive SpikeDriver Tactical in 500 S&W Magnum. Designed for hunters, tactical shooters and firearm enthusiasts, and featuring classic aesthetics.

The Austrian optics manufacturer SWAROVSKI OPTIK has added a high-magnification riflescope to its Z8i series. The model goes by the full name of Z8i 5-40x56 P. It is therefore ideal for hunting at particularly long distances and for hunters who want to be "closer to the game", according to the manufacturer's introductory words on the new scope. We present the new hunting riflescope in more detail …

The new sporting shotgun from the long-established Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta stands out from the outside with its grey-black stock made of laminated wood. In addition to the modern and rugged laminated wood stock, the new over-and-under shotgun series also offers a number of smart and sophisticated new features. We have already been able to take a closer look at the Beretta 688 Performance …

The US-based optics manufacturer Holosun has a wide range of products in its portfolio with a dozen aiming aids from the Elite series and almost 30 Classic models in open and enclosed design. The Holosun HM6X magnifier presented at IWA 2025 extends the operating distance of a red dot device to medium distances – flexible in use thanks to its flip-to-side mount.

The Heckler & Koch 7 pistol in 9mm Luger, made entirely of steel, was used by the German GSG 9 for a long time and is still part of the equipment of many special units and police forces worldwide. So, is the P7 already a real collector's item? Here is the story of how it came about.

The Danish company Gunpit deals exclusively in air rifles of the highest quality, also internationally. Only the world's best brands are on offer here, and of course you can also get the corresponding riflescopes, matching pellets in various calibres and the necessary equipment. We introduce you to the supplier, which was only founded in 2017, and its catalog.

The Steyr AUG will always be remembered as one of the most original assault rifles in terms of aesthetics and technology. Almost fifty years after it was introduced into service, the Turkish company Serengeti has decided to offer a curious 12-ga  semi-automatic shotgun version, which takes full advantage of the great compactness of the original design.

Introducing a pocket knife with an original design, manufactured in the Asia by QSP Knife and with a name that evokes a gastronomic rather than tactical use. In fact, it features a Wharncliffe-profile blade that makes it extremely suitable for cutting foods. It could be a good candidate to be part of an urban survival kit.

Grand Power is a Slovak company famous for its pistols with rotary barrel lock, but also makes long guns such as the PM Stribog and the GP R-15, an all-European version of the celebrated AR-15 platform. It is available in several versions with different barrel lengths. We took a look at the GP R-15 and GP R-15 Freya models: here you can discover their common features and differences.