Gear Reviews

Identifying your target and seeing what is both in front of and behind it is critical any time we use a firearm. And that concept does not simply cease to bear weight as soon as we lose natural light. 

Pistol caliber carbines, or PCCs, are a ton of fun. Like most guns, they can greatly benefit from an optic.

With its illuminated reticle, capped windage, and a secure locking elevation turret, the Viper HD 5-25X50 is engineered to offer hunters and long-range shooters an affordable, durable, and adaptable solution.

There are three types of AR-15 magazines: metal, polymer, or hybrid. Metal magazines have either an aluminum or steel body. Polymer magazines have—you guessed it—a polymer body. A hybrid magazine has a polymer body with metal feed lips.

Most manufacturers will print that velocity on the box with rifle ammo or have it available on their website.  Most pistol ammo manufacturers also post the velocity of a given round.

Engineered for speed, the Defender-XL excels in competitive pistol shooting, but its versatility also makes it an excellent choice for rifles and shotguns.

With few companies making lights with sub-compact pistols in mind, the TLR-6 HL delivers performance in an underrepresented class.

The Gen II doesn’t just upgrade; it overhauls. The optical system is re-engineered to improve color accuracy and low-light performance.

Vortex has just unveiled its highly anticipated HD series of scopes for their 2024 Viper lineup, boasting an impressive range of options tailored to diverse shooting requirements.