If you’re not familiar, prism optics are fixed-powered optics that excel on AR’s because of the modern carbine-like nature.

There are plenty of upgrades for the 870 out there, but these are my favorites. I think they give the old warhorse a welcome facelift. 

In the last year or two, I’ve leaned into snub nose revolvers and have been lucky enough to test a variety of calibers and have come to adore both the LCR in 9mm and the S&W 940.

These guns might not be the best option compared to a custom, built-for-you rifle, but they give you a great place to start and make easing into competition easy. 

The Beretta 92 series absolutely dominated action movies in the late 80s and early 90s. It made appearances in Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, Kuffs, and more than I care to list.

Get the most from your Form 1 experience by choosing the correct firearm.

Bullpup weapons offer a different balance which places most of the weight towards the shooter’s core. This makes the weapons easier to control and easier to shoot with a single hand. 

Recently the Hi-Power has seen quite the revival. Maybe the industry’s hard time coming up with something new spurned it.

It’s easy to move from an AR or AK-type rifle to a mag-fed shotgun. That’s opened some doors for the concept, and with some decent sales, the market has responded.