At $5,800 MSRP, the Jacob Grey Nox 9 is not a gun you buy on a whim. The big news for 2026? All in-house billet components—no more MIM parts. Every piece is cut on their own CNC machines in South Carolina. We break down who this pistol makes sense for and who should skip it.
OA Defense just announced the OA 2311 Compact Pro Elite at SHOT Show 2026. They took the full-size Pro Elite and built a compact version with the same all-metal grip treatment. You can also get it with a ported or standard barrel. This one caught my attention because it’s a feature-rich match pistol in a compact package you can actually compete with. It should run well in Carry Optics or Actual Carry Pistol divisions, and
Disclosure: TALON Grips provided Action Gunner with the TALON Grips PRO for this review. Our editorial assessment remains independent and uninfluenced. I was looking to add more bite to my Echelon grip when TALON Grips reached out. I’d been eyeing the epoxy and silicon carbide route, but I’ve seen too many horror stories of botched DIY grip jobs—and I know my skill level well enough to predict I’d be one of them. When TALON offered to
Watchtower Defense pulled out all the stops with the APACHE, their full-size, double-stack 1911 purpose-built for competition shooters who demand speed, control, and consistency under pressure. Named after Operation APACHE SNOW, a major U.S. military campaign conducted in May 1969 during the Vietnam War, the APACHE is more than a model name—it is a deliberate nod to Watchtower Defense’s American-made, veteran-owned roots. From the outset, the APACHE makes its intentions clear. This is not a
SHOT Show 2025 delivered a fresh wave of double-stack 1911 pistols, expanding options for competitors, duty users, and enthusiasts alike. With an increasing demand for high-capacity, optics-ready, 2011-style handguns, manufacturers stepped up in a big way this year. Whether you’re eyeing a new Limited division pistol, a rugged duty gun, or a carry-friendly double-stack, this year’s lineup has something for you. Here’s a breakdown of the most notable double-stack 1911s from SHOT Show 2025, with
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvRZIDJfrEg For competitors looking to break into The Tactical Games, understanding the gear used by elite-level athletes is a huge advantage. The Tactical Games combines fitness challenges and shooting proficiency, creating unique demands on gear that isn’t just high-performance but also highly adaptable. In this article, we’ll dissect the setup used by seasoned competitor Austin Aylward, who regularly takes the podium in the Elite Division, to help new athletes get a grasp of what gear is
Getting started in 3-gun can seem like a daunting task. There are so many choices to make, from which rifle to purchase to what type of shell caddy to use and everything in between. All of this must be accomplished while trying to keep everything within the budget and deciding how best to spend your money. There Is No “Best” 3-Gun Pistol — Only the Right One for You One of the most important purchases
