Dear INSIDERs. Ruger’s stepping into the modern striker fight with the RXM, Taurus is flipping the script on revolvers with a three-caliber Deputy, and HK is reminding everyone they were decades ahead with the VP70. Different eras, same takeaway: the brands that move first tend to stick around.
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NEW: The Taurus Deputy
Taurus just gave the Old West six-gun a modern ammo problem, in the best way possible. The new Taurus Deputy runs two cylinders and three cartridges, letting shooters swap between .357 Magnum, .38 Special, and 9mm from the same single-action revolver. Classic cowboy soul, modern range-day versatility, and enough practicality to make this more than just a nostalgia piece.
BEST GUN DEALS
Our latest roundup of the best gun deals cuts through the noise and surfaces what’s actually worth your money. Whether you’re upgrading your carry setup or adding something new to the safe, these are the picks that make sense before prices climb or inventory disappears.
The Ruger RXM x Dead Air RXD910Ti Delivers
Ruger didn’t just step into the striker-fired game with the RXM, they built it to solve the stuff shooters complain about. A serialized fire control insert lets you swap grip modules, the slide comes optics-ready out of the box, and the overall feel lands right in that sweet spot between duty gun and range performer. It’s familiar enough to run hard on day one, but modular enough to evolve with you over time. We tested it with Dead Air’s new Ruger-optimized RXD910Ti and came away grinning.
🔥 The Latest Issue
Our latest issue, featuring Tyler Toney of Dude Perfect, is here! Also, it’s a Special Edition: The State of the Modern Outdoorsman. This isn’t just another release. It’s the definitive look at where the outdoor lifestyle is headed and who is shaping it next. We break down the shift. A new generation that’s self-taught, digitally driven, and influenced by culture as much as the field. But while discovery happens online, what actually lasts is physical. In a world of endless scroll, this is the issue that gets kept, shared, and revisited. The one that defines the moment. If you want to understand where the outdoors is going next, this is where you start!
HK’s VP70 Was Ahead of Its Time
Long before polymer pistols took over, HK was already there. The VP70 didn’t just break the mold, it ignored it completely. Polymer frame, striker-fired system, and a design that looked decades ahead of its time, this thing was doing in the ’70s what most brands didn’t figure out until much later. It’s not perfect, and it wasn’t trying to be. But getting hands-on with the VP70 is a reminder that HK has never been afraid to push boundaries… even if the market wasn’t ready yet.
🗓️ UP NEXT: FOXHOLE FRIDAY inbound! Hear words of wisdom from our CEO, John J. Radzwilla. This one hits hard and no one is saying it!
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