What’s still out there on the surplus market that won’t instantly drain your wallet? The definition of affordable is certainly broad, depending on who is speaking.

The LS Edge is the latest in a long line 509s and brings the gun to the world of long slide firearms. It joins the ranks of the Glock 34, the VP9L, and SIG X-Five series. Besides being a long slide variant, the LS Edge packs a number of desirable features that move it to the world of premium guns.

When we look at the world of firearms, the bolt action genre is often ruled by full-powered rifle cartridges. That’s a real shame because there is some serious charm to the intermediate caliber bolt guns.

Mounting lights to shotguns can be tough, especially pump-action shotguns. You are trying to find a way to balance control with light capability and likely find it tough to do so. Recently I posted a review of my Mossberg 500 Retrograde and got a few questions about the light mounted to the end of the magazine tube. The light is a Steiner Mk7 battle light and, unfortunately, has been discontinued. The good news is that they are easy to find on second-hand websites and seem to be priced to move.

Used guns are a great way to shop for a bargain-priced self-defense pistol. As we accept more modern guns with modern features, like rails, optics, and ambidextrous controls, we can find guns that lack those features for a relatively fair price.

The Second Amendment is for everyone, and affordable firearms help ensure it stays that way. 

If you have a hole in your gun safe, maybe one of these guns will be a good fit. They each offer something new and innovative, and they are often priced a bit lower than most.

Suppressors are just so cool. SilencerCo leads the way with suppressor technology and has reaped numerous awards. Heck, the Banish 30 just received the Banish 30 won Guns and Ammo’s Silencer of the year. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Hybrid 46M sweeps award season next year. I got my hands on one of these new cans, and with the help of my local FFL/SOT, Big Bend Outfitters, I got to take it to the range and have my own quiet riot.

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes I love my scatterguns. There is something about a shotgun that strikes a chord with me. There is a certain challenge it takes to be skilled with one, and it requires you to be a constant student. The benefit of the shotgun is the massive amount of power it puts [...]