Plastic pistols are nothing new—the first was made by Heckler & Koch in the 1970s—and you’d be right to say there’s a glut of them on the market. Just because there are a lot of options doesn’t mean they’re all the same, though. It’s even become increasingly common for polymer pistols to be sub-$500 guns—new. [...]
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Red Dot vs. Iron Sights: Which Is Better
Published: May 31, 2025 { 0 comments }Ideally, you’ll set up your gun with a quality dot sight and iron sights designed to co-witness with the dot as needed.
Gun School: Where, Why, and How
Published: May 24, 2025 { 3 comments }Several quality gun academies are located across the country, each with pros and cons for attendance.
AAR: MAG-40, Armed Citizen’s Education
Published: May 18, 2025 { 1 comment }On the MAG website, MAG-40 is rightly described as an immersion class. When you take MAG-40 it’s like drinking from a fire hose—information comes at you nonstop and it’s impossible to hold onto it all.
Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Yes, it Matters
Published: May 8, 2025 { 8 comments }With the way constitutional—or permitless—carry is getting so common, it’s understandable that you might believe reciprocity doesn’t matter anymore.
Acme Machine AM-15: Made in America
Published: April 12, 2025 { 1 comment }One manufacturer you might be unfamiliar with is Acme Machine, and we’re going to fix that by filling you in on the Acme Machine AM-15 25-216.
Home Defense 101: How to Choose a Rifle
Published: April 6, 2025 { 9 comments }Estimated reading time: 8 minutes There was a time when shotguns were considered the end-all, be-all of home defense, but the gun world’s moved on. That doesn’t mean there’s not a good place for your 12-gauge anymore, just that horizons have broadened to include handguns and AR-15s. When it comes to defending your castle, it’s [...]
Real Avid AR-15 Tools: DIY Gunsmithing
Published: March 16, 2025 { 0 comments }It might come as a surprise, but there are specific tools for the many intricacies of gunsmithing.
Simply Rugged Cuda: Left-Handed Holster Review
Published: March 8, 2025 { 1 comment }The Simply Rugged Cuda is a stellar example of the value of a custom left-handed holster.
GForce Arms Exodus: Affordable Carry
Published: March 1, 2025 { 2 comments }The GForce Arms Exodus is a 9mm compact handgun designed for self-defense applications. It’s made for both form and function.










