NEW from Springfield: Echelon 4.0C Comp: Gun Test + Review

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August 21, 2025

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H&B got the chance to talk to Austin Dillon this week, as we’re prepping to feature him in the “Wild Life” column of our November-December 2025 print issue. Here’s a sneak peak and a hat-tip to him and Deer Season XP ammo.

Springfield Armory’s newest firearm is the Echelon 4.0C Comp 9mm pistol. The “comp” is in the name because — you guessed it — this iteration of the compact CCW striker gun has an integrated compensator cut into the barrel and slide. Find out how much it tames recoil and muzzle flip.  

This impressive hammerless .357 Magnum CCW wheelgun packs a big punch. See how it performed on target at the range.

Many of us have heard the phrase “speed kills” in various contexts, but in the world of ammunition, it’s a nod to the importance of velocity over bullet weight. Federal 7mm Backcountry hunting ammo gets big velocity from shorter rifle barrels.

Walther recently upgraded the PDP F-Series Pro pistol with a direct-mounted Aimpoint ACRO red-dot optic directly from the factory. Get all the details!

This pistol-caliber carbine isn’t just another entry in the category, it’s the final word. The Daniel Defense PCC is engineered for performance and effortless operation; it’s the ultimate combination of precision, speed, and versatility

If you haven’t seen the John Wick spinoff flick Ballerina yet, get fired up for it with this deep dive into one of the best action film series in recent memory by examining the pistols used by the titular character in all four movies.

The TOP gun deals of the month are right here, right now. We are talking about saving up to $50 on a GLOCK G19 GEN5. Heckler & Koch's SP5 9MM Pistol is coming in at $330 off. On the ammo side, score a 1,375-round bucket of Federal’s BYOB .22LR for less than $100. AND, so much more!

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