Gun Reviews

Springfield Armory and Aimpoint did not just bolt a red dot onto an Echelon and call it innovation. The 4.0FC COA feels like a factory-built optic pistol that actually starts where most plate-mounted guns stop, with a lower, cleaner, tougher setup that makes a whole lot of sense the moment you pick it up.

Colt finally gave the Python its polished blue skin back, and the 3-inch version might be the sweet spot of the whole line. It looks like a safe queen, carries like a serious belt gun, and shoots well enough to make you forgive a few snake-like quirks.

A 6.2-lb Savage 110 wearing carbon fiber in all the right places, including a Proof Research barrel, then casually stacking a 0.46-inch best group in 308 Win. If you have ever wished the 110 could go full mountain mode, this is it.

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.

The Ruger LCP Max takes the old pocket .380 formula and finally makes it feel modern. For California buyers especially, this little pistol delivers real sights, real capacity, real concealability, and a price tag that makes it awfully hard to dismiss.

Uintah’s UP-10 blends AR ergonomics with bolt-action precision, staying compact, quiet, and flat-out useful with both subsonics and supersonics.

In most states, your squirrel hunting gun needs can be covered with either a rimfire rifle, a shotgun, or a muzzleloader. But which one do you choose? 

Fast to shoulder, light in the woods, and still pure Americana, the Winchester Model 94 remains a freezer filler and a bucket list lever for hunters who actually hunt.

Smith & Wesson’s M&P22X brings full-size ergonomics, a crisp 3.5 pound trigger, 20+1 capacity, and suppressor ready convenience to the .22 LR lane. We ran it with irons, a red dot, and a can to see if this rimfire really shoots laser flat and stays reliable.

If you live in the Golden State, you’re aware that there are significant limitations on which firearms you’re legally allowed to possess. That means Californians interested in exercising their Second Amendment rights must pick and choose from a CA-compliant roster of handguns

Sig jumps into the 2011 game with the P211 GTO and it flat-out rips. We ran plates and a match to see if this ROMEOX-equipped 9mm really stays glued to target.

This budget-friendly 6.5 Creedmoor hunts light, cycles smoothly, and stacks tight groups. After Ruger fixed an early extraction hiccup, the rifle flat-out performed.

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.

The Taurus GX4 Strike Bravo feels like a compact 9mm built with a mission, not a marketing meeting. We ran it suppressed and compensated, and it stayed smooth, flat, and stubbornly reliable.

A faithful throwback with modern shootability, the Cimarron Model No. 3 American brings Old West speed reloads and shockingly tight groups to today’s range.

I carried the Echelon 4.0C for a year through desert dust, frozen peaks, and long range days. It stayed reliable, carried comfortably, and earned a real spot in my rotation.

AAAA maple glam with real teeth. In 6.5 Creedmoor, the X-Bolt 2 Medallion Maple stacked tight groups, ran smooth, and looked like a custom without the custom bill.

The Adler AD500 is a no-nonsense semi auto .308 built to stack fast follow up shots without premium sticker shock. Six builds, hunt ready, and priced for real buyers.

Black Rain’s Freedom Fighter AK keeps the soul of the platform and bolts on the upgrades shooters actually want, from a milled receiver to a folding stock that still runs, plus factory suppressor readiness.

Smith & Wesson trims the fat and tunes what matters. Better sights, a cleaner trigger, and the same pocketable J-frame footprint make this a smart carry refresh.

Born from a special operations requirement, the Seekins Precision SIC is a true interchangeable caliber rifle that stays sub-MOA, shrugs off heat, and drives recoil straight back so you can spot your own hits.

FN rebooted the SCAR 16S 17S 20S for 2026 with a hydraulic buffer, extended receiver, and true suppressor focus. We shot them side by side and the improvement is instant.

The AMG 1-10×24 is Vortex’s compact fistfight of an LPVO that gives you rail space back, adds dual-zero turrets, and runs fast without bloating your carbine.

I took the full size Taurus TX9 and ran it dry for just over 1,000 rounds to see if this optics ready duty 9mm is hype or actually built to work. It did the job, and then some.

We walk the M1 Garand from history to the firing line, breaking down features, ammo picks, accuracy, and the unmistakable ping that made this WWII icon a must shoot.

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Threaded, tritium, optic-ready, and built to work. We shot the SAR9 SOCOM suppressed and unsuppressed to find out if this duty-sized 9mm really punches above its price.

The BoreBuddy Apogee Match Gen 2 AR22 is a dedicated .22LR AR upper built from the ground up for accuracy and reliability

Brand new to firearms? This quick-start guide cuts through the noise and provides you with the must-know terms, smart store strategies, safety rules, and a lifesaving medical tip.