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Putting Mossberg’s New Optic-Ready 500 Turkey to the Test

Putting Mossberg’s New Optic-Ready 500 Turkey to the Test

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The Optic-Ready 500 Turkey is one of three new pump-action shotguns from Mossberg. Red dots sights have been used on shotguns in 3-gun competition for decades but Mossberg has raised the bar by lowering the red dot down into the receiver of the Optics-Ready 500 Turkey.

CANiK SFx RIVAL-S Review: A High-Performing Steel Frame Pistol

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The SFx RIVAL-S is optimized for competition shooting, with features that include an optic cut and ported slide, fiber optic sights, an enhanced flat-faced trigger, an enlarged magwell, ambidextrous controls, and forward indexing points.

The Best Bullpups – Handguns, Rifles, and Shotguns

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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. 

Building the Ultimate Ultralight, Long Range, Semi-Auto

Building the Ultimate Ultralight, Long Range, Semi-Auto

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The goal of this rifle build for me was to build an ultra-light semi-auto long-range rifle that was capable of multiple precision shots out to 1000 yards and weighed less than 7 lbs

FN 509 CC Edge - Compensated Optic Ready 9mm Pistol Review 

[UPDATE w/ Special Summer ’23 Rebate!] FN 509 CC Edge – Compensated Optic Ready 9mm Pistol Review 

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. This pistol is designed to check all the boxes for the ideal carry gun. Straight from the factory, the 509 CC Edge features a low-profile optics mounting system, fiber optic front sight, an auto-indexing compensator that cuts muzzle rise by 25%, and a flat-faced trigger.

AR-15 vs M4: Exploring Key Differences & Similarities

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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Let’s delve into the AR-15, a name that often resonates within firearm circles and news headlines, and its counterpart, the M4. Curious about how these two guns differ? Keep reading to discover the fascinating histories and subtle distinctions that set these two exceptional rifles apart. M4 Rifles are not typically [...]

2023 Barrett M107A1: A Timeless Beast Reviewed

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Lighter, stronger, more accurate, and more capable; the M107A1 has truly been engineered for action.

A suppressed rifle on shooting bags.

Straight Pull Bolt Action from Savage: Impulse Mountain Hunter Reviewed

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The Impulse Mountain Hunter is a lightweight hunting rifle that features Savage’s Impulse action which is a straight pull bolt design on an aluminum receiver, AccuStock Technology, and a Proof Research carbon fiber barrel.

A Budget-Friendly 1911: Taylor’s & Company’s New FS Tactical 10MM

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A quick check on the web of prices for other 1911s chambered in 10MM had most models right around $1,000. Which made me wonder: at this relatively low price point, could the FS Tactical 1911 10mm pistol actually be any good?

2 - The Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical - American Awesome

The Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical – American Awesome

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Like the original 930 series, this upgrade is a gas-operated gun. The main improvements include better ergonomics and a smoother gas system.

2 - Assembling a Knock Around Rifle

Assembling a Knock-Around Rifle

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Several years back, I took a small ring Mauser 96, in 6.5×5,5 and turned it into a scout-type rifle. It later became a more traditional rifle with normal scope mounts and a turned-down bolt. In that configuration it became my loaner, backup, knock-around rifle for friends and relatives that asked to borrow a rifle for impromptu hunts. 

2 - Mossberg MC2C

The Mossberg MC2C – Fully Reviewed

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Once only seen on expensive, tricked-out race guns – the ability to mount an electronic sight to the handgun has become much more commonplace.

Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Pro sitting out in the pasture leaning against a salt block set out for our cattle

Full Review! Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Pro

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For those who want to save money and avoid the process of sourcing individual parts to upgrade a more standard rifle, the Volunteer XV Pro is a well thought out system built to meet your every need.

3 - Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns 2023

Best Semi-Auto Tactical Shotguns 2023

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Shotguns are making quite the comeback in recent years. Somehow the gospel of the gauge has reached the ears of shooters, and more and more are adopting the tactical shotgun for home defense needs.

New Model 21 Carbon Chassis Hunter (CCH) from Nosler — NRA 2023

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 New for 2023, Nosler teamed up with PROOF Research and MDT to create the long-range Model 21 Carbon Chassis Hunter.

2 - Plinking, Varmints, and Self-Defense: Walther’s New WMP in .22 WMR Does It All

Plinking, Varmints, and Self-Defense: Walther’s New WMP in .22 WMR Does It All

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Walther Arms has introduced a pistol that is useful for small game, rodents, plinking, and even self-defense.

Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 TI

New From Weatherby: The Ultralight Mark V Backcountry 2.0 TI

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The Backcountry 2.0 lineup is available in four configurations including a steel or titanium action with either carbon fiber or traditional fluted barrel.

12 Gauge Inertia Shotgun Review: Featuring the CZ 1012

12 Gauge Gas-Less Inertia Shotgun Review: Featuring the CZ 1012

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The defining feature of the CZ 1012 lineup is the gas-less inertia operating system. The 1012 operates differently from other shotguns and utilizes a spring to harness energy.

The Stealth Arms Platypus topped with the Vortex Defender-CCW and equipped with the Streamlight TLR-1 HL

Review: 1911 That Takes Glock Mags?! Meet the Stealth Arms Platypus

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These are custom guns with the shortest lead times I have seen in the industry. Based on the 1911 design, the Platypus is designed to use Glock 17 mags.

Pocket pistols with magazines laid beside them

2023s Best Pocket Pistols for Deep Concealment

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In recent months I’ve dived headfirst into pocket pistols and have attempted to find what works best from small guns.

Marlin Model 336 Classic

Return of the Timeless 30-30 Win. Lever Action:  The Marlin Model 336 Classic

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For myself, the very word “Marlin” has always meant a lever action chambered in that workhouse caliber, the .30-30 Winchester.

Rugar Mark IV

My Favorite 22 Pistol: Ruger 22/45 Tactical

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I really enjoyed shooting this pistol and I can’t wait for my 22suppressor to come in so I can complete the build.

H&K VP9B - From Oberndorf with love?

H&K VP9B – From Oberndorf with love?

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Everything the American market demands, with the legendary reliability of H&K? Yes please, I’ll take it for a spin. And I’m very glad I did.

Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol sitting in a tree in the middle of a hunt stalking some wild pigs

Tac Shotgun Review! Meet The Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol

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When I first started testing out this shotgun, the number 1 question I was asked was how the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol differs from the classic Beretta 1301.

Full Review: CVA Cascade SB (Short Barrel)

Full Review: CVA Cascade SB (Short Barrel)

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One feature I really appreciate about this rifle is the reduced movement it takes to operate this gun.

The NEW Savage 1911 - Full Review

The NEW Savage 1911 – Full Review

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The Savage 1911 is built on the traditional ‘government model’ platform, but with many upgrades and improvements.

Testing Mossberg's Maverick 88 Security 12 Gauge

Testing Mossberg’s Maverick 88 Security 12 Gauge

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I came across the Mossberg Maverick 88 Security and it seemed like the perfect way to have some fun without breaking the bank.

Optic Ready Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact

Full Pistol Review ft. Optic Ready Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact

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The M&P9 M2.0 has a lot going right, even straight from the factory. Not only is this pistol optic ready, but comes with seven different mounting plates.

Building My Ultimate P365 EDC

Building My Ultimate P365 EDC

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Finding a pistol that is easily concealed on a small frame has historically required compromising on at least one component. Then Sig Sauer came along with the P365.

Desperado Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hand Cannon: The Secret Ingredient is Black Powder

Desperado Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hand Cannon: The Secret Ingredient is Black Powder

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American Gun Craft’s Desperado hand cannon looks like a double barrel 12 gauge shotgun but it is not a firearm under federal law. There is no gimmick here, Desperado is a hybrid black powder and percussion device you load from the front with black powder and shot then shoot it with a 209 shotgun primer.