Dear INSIDERs,

It's hot out.

Not "grab another bottle of water" hot. The kind of hot where the only thing that sounds remotely appealing is finding the nearest body of water and sitting in it.

Needless to say, our range days have shifted indoors lately.

But that's alright with us. Shooting is a lot like any other sport — if you don't practice, you don't get better. It doesn't matter if you're chasing tighter groups, working on your draw, or simply trying to stay familiar with the firearm you trust most. There really isn't an offseason.

So for this week's INSIDER, we rounded up a few things worth checking out. Pistols, optics, suppressors, and a couple new builds we've been spending time with lately.

Hope you enjoy.

- The Hook & Barrel Experts

Here’s what’s in today’s INSIDER email:

➤ HK VP9A1 Teams Up with Langdon Tactical
➤ EOTECH EXPS3-DCR Holographic Sight
➤ A Look at LaRue Tactical’s LT-15 Rifle
➤ SilencerCo Scythe-Ti Hunting Suppressor
➤ CZ 75 Legend + 1935 CZ Motorcycle Auction

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The HK VP9A1 is already one of the more refined striker-fired pistols in its class. Langdon Tactical stepped in with upgrades aimed at smoothing out the trigger, controls, and overall shootability. We break down what those changes actually feel like when you’re behind the gun.

Featuring USMC Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyer.

Hook & Barrel’s anniversary issue is live — built around America’s 250th year and the people, stories, and moments shaping what that looks like right now.

This isn’t about looking back. It’s about what it means to be American today — through service, culture, grit, and everything in between.

EOTECH’s EXPS3 gets paired with the DCR reticle, adding a different approach to holdovers without changing the speed the optic is known for. It’s still the same durable holographic sight built for hard use. The difference shows up in how you run it at distance.

LaRue doesn’t release rifles often, and when they do, people pay attention. The LT-15 continues their focus on precision, fit, and consistency across a proven AR platform. It’s built for shooters who actually care about the details.

The SilencerCo Scythe-Ti is built around one goal — keeping weight down without sacrificing suppression. It’s aimed at hunters who don’t want a heavy can dragging the front of their rifle down all day. We look at how that balance plays out in use.

The CZ 75 Legend is paired with a restored 1935 CZ motorcycle in a unique auction package that ties modern performance back to the brand’s early engineering roots. It’s a rare crossover piece that’s already drawing attention.

🗓️ UP NEXT: Our Tuesday lifestyle email, where we share all the best that the outdoors has to offer.

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