Beretta 94X Performance: Steel-Framed 9mm Competition Pistol (2026)
Beretta unveiled the 94X Performance, a steel-framed 9mm competition pistol with a lower optics cut, Xtreme-S trigger and 20-round mags, during its 500th-anniversary year.
Competition Shooting
Competition shooting sports: USPSA, IDPA, 3-Gun, PRS, Steel Challenge, clays and the gear to compete.
Best Competition Range Bags for 2026: Pistol, 3-Gun and PRS
The best competition range bags for 2026 by sport: organized pistol bags for USPSA, rolling carts for 3-Gun, and backpacks for PRS.
Best Competition Magazines and Pouches for 2026
The best competition magazines and pouches for 2026 by platform: big sticks, PMAGs and base pads, paired with Ghost, DAA and Safariland race pouches.
Best Competition Triggers for 2026: Pistol, AR and Rifle Drop-Ins
The best competition triggers for 2026 by platform: Apex and Overwatch for striker pistols, Geissele and TriggerTech for AR and PCC, and the TriggerTech Diamond for precision rifle.
What Is Cowboy Action Shooting? A Beginner’s Guide to SASS
What is Cowboy Action Shooting? A beginner guide to the SASS Old-West sport: the four guns you need, .38 Special, the rules, costume and aliases, what it costs, and how to start.
6.5 Creedmoor vs .308 for PRS: Which Cartridge Wins?
6.5 Creedmoor vs .308 for PRS: recoil, trajectory, shot-spotting, barrel life and ammo cost compared. The 6.5 wins for competition; the .308 wins barrel life and value.
2011 vs Glock for USPSA: Which Should You Buy?
2011 vs Glock for USPSA competition: trigger, capacity, recoil, cost and aftermarket compared. The 2011 wins at the top, the Glock is the smarter, cheaper starting point.
Staccato 2011 vs CZ Shadow 2: Which Carry Optics Pistol Wins?
Staccato 2011 vs CZ Shadow 2 compared for USPSA Carry Optics: trigger, weight, recoil and value. The Shadow 2 wins on value, the Staccato on trigger feel and out-of-box readiness.
What Is NRL22? A Beginner’s Guide to Precision Rimfire
What is NRL22? A beginner guide to precision rimfire: the monthly five-stage format, the Base class rules, what rifle and ammo you need, and why it is the cheapest way into PRS.