On the cover is the West Virginia University rifle team after it was crowned the winner of the NCAA rifle championship for the 20th time in March. Walking away from the Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky, with a team aggregate score of 4738-355X, the WVU Mountaineers clinched the title after a thrilling comeback that came down to the wire, finishing the competition only one point ahead of the runner-up team and host school, the Kentucky Wildcats. Read all about the 2025 NCAA rifle championship in my match report.
In Product Focus, P.E. Fitch shares his evaluation of the Langdon Tactical Technologies Beretta 92 Elite LTT 10th Anniversary model. This special handgun chambered in 9 mm Luger celebrates one decade of business since Langdon Tactical Technologies officially became a company. As such, the folks at LTT pulled out all the stops in producing a custom-level firearm that includes several tuned Langdon Tactical components, a unique livery and a Holosun EPS red-dot optic. Learn more about this limited-edition gun in Product Focus.
The 2025 NRA National Rifle and Pistol Championships will be held at different venues around the country this summer. Our preview of the Pistol, Smallbore Rifle and High Power Rifle competitions includes match locations, schedules, staffing assignments and more. If you are planning to attend one or more NRA National Championships this year, you won’t want to miss this competition preview of the 2025 NRA National Matches.
Often, revolvers chambered for 9 mm Luger can have some quirks, but according to Field Editor Chris Christian, these issues are not difficult to fix. In his guide to correcting 9 mm revolver issues, Christian outlines a few problems that wheelgun competitors might face during a match. His solutions include tips on developing accurate loads for out-of-the-box double-action revolvers, as well as choosing the right moon clips and keeping them in tip-top shape.
The fire-engine red Tandemkross Manticore trigger assembly is a solid upgrade for the Ruger 10/22. Offering rimfire run-and-gun shooters an edge, Field Editor Art Merrill says there are no less than “four major improvements” on the 10/22 Manticore, including an adjustable trigger, one-handed bolt closure, plus a safety and magazine release that can be manipulated by your trigger finger instead of your thumb. Check out Merrill’s review to learn more.
John Parker
Editor-in-Chief, Shooting Sports USA
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