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PVA 7 Creedmoor OBW 1/8 Twist

7 Creedmoor Build vs 6.5 Creedmoor: Real Range Results and Elk Power

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Can the 6.5 Creedmoor ever be dethroned? Amazing ballistics, minimal recoil, a large variety of bullet types and weights, tons of brass… What more can you ask for?

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Hands-On: The Canik Mete MC9 Prime

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As a fan of polymer pistols, I’m pleased to report the Canik Mete MC9 Prime not only meets but exceeds its price point (and then some).

colt king cobra 22 revolvers with ammunition box

Colt King Cobra 22: A Snake You Want On The Trail

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There are plenty of .22 revolvers on the market, but the Colt King Cobra 22 strikes a good balance between compactness and accuracy.

432 UC Ti Close up

Top Personal Defense Revolvers Reviewed

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With revolvers, we get simplicity, an easy manual of arms, power, and advantages in close-quarters fighting.

Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker Review

Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker Review

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The Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker blends precision bolt-action performance with the modular adaptability of AR-style components.

UC Ti Range Shot

The 432 UC Ti – The Lightweight Ultimate” Carry

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Discover Lipsey’s 432 UC Ti: a 13-oz .32 H&R Ultimate Carry with a titanium cylinder and pocket-ready performance.

Lightweight Roam AR Parts Handguard, Upper and Lower (4)

ROAM’s Magnesium AR-15 Parts Are “Feather” light!

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ROAM is an aerospace manufacturer first, and they brought that experience into the firearms world. Magnesium alloys are already used in demanding applications on U.S.

The Ultimate .22LR Competition Build: Zermatt RimX Review

The Ultimate .22LR Competition Build: Zermatt RimX Review

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The ultimate .22LR bolt-action competition rifle started with a lot of research, and ended up with a no-budget build. After target shooting and competing with this rifle at a PRS22-style match, I can confidently say this build performs as good as it looks.

Home defense shotgun cover

The Home Defense Shotgun – My Five Favorites

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As a young man, I hunted quite a bit, and in the tight quarters of the Southeastern United States, a rifle was never really needed.

A handgun with an optic on it is posed in front of a stone wall.

Full Review: Girsan Witness2311 Match X – Imported by EAA & Enjoyed By You

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The Witness2311 Match X served me well and was reliable. I even outshot people with their full-custom builds in USPSA matches.

Springfield Revamps SAINT Victor Lineup: 14” Victor Review

Springfield Revamps SAINT Victor Lineup: 14” Victor Review

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Springfield Armory has given the SAINT Victor lineup a major refresh, expanding the line to cover everything from AR-15 pistols to full-length AR-10 rifles.

Old School Cool – Part 2

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I continue discussing “old school cool” guns and their modern-day worth.

CZ Shadow 2 Carry (5)

CZ Shadow 2 Carry Review: Competition DNA Meets Daily Carry

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The CZ Shadow 2 Carry brings the heart of a match gun to an EDC-sized package. It keeps the ergonomics and shootability that made the Shadow line a favorite, then trims the footprint to Glock-19 territory and adds a drop-safe, decocker-equipped SA/DA system that makes sense for concealment.

Range Panda Charging Handle for Flux Raider

Review: Range Panda Charging Handle for the FLUX Legion

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The Range Panda charging handle is one of the best accessories that you can add to a FLUX Legion PDW

revolver with red dot

Red Dot Ready Revolvers – Does Old and New Come Together?

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What about revolvers? They haven’t been subject to the same red dot revolution, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t red dot ready revolvers.

elmer keith revolver

Elmer Keith: The Magnum Legend

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Elmer was born in 1899 in Missouri and passed away at the age of 84 in 1984. In those decades, he did everything an outdoor enthusiast does, including ranching, guiding, tracking, hunting, and cartridge development. Above all, I’d describe him as a gun writer and hardcore handgunner.

Rossi princess in the wild cover photo

The Rossi Princess – Pocket Sized Redefined

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The Rossi Princess is a curiosity these days, but I’d love to see someone take advantage of the small size of the .22LR in a revolver.

A black handgun rests on a green table at the range.

New Echelon 4.0C Comp From Springfield Armory: Full Review

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The Echelon 4.0C Comp is a compensated, polymer-frame, striker-fired 9mm pistol. This model is a compact-sized handgun, and its standout feature is the ported slide and barrel that it sports.

I plan to teach my son on this heirloom-quality Henry Golden Boy Revolver, and one day, it will be his.

A New Gun for the Old West: Henry Golden Boy Revolver Review

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The older I get, the more I find myself drawn to those firearms that hearken back to that age. The brand new, classically-styled Golden Boy Revolver from Henry Repeating Arms recently caught my eye, and I knew I had to get my hands on one.

Echelon 4.5F Comp

2025 Top Handguns for Left-Handed Shooters

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These handguns aren’t just “lefty-friendly”; they’re designed to let you run the gun efficiently, confidently, and without compromise.

Off The Rack BBQ Gun: EAA MC1911 Liberador Review

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A BBQ gun is a handgun that you show off. It’s the type of pistol that ranges in looks from ostentatious to damn gorgeous, reflecting the owner’s sense of taste and personality. It can be engraved, wear a luxurious finish, and have a grip made from exotic material.

The Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber

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Carbon fiber barrels have revolutionized the long-range rifle platform in the past few years.

A man holds a pistol at the gun range.

Handguns for Women and Men With Small Hands

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Today, we’re going to discuss the best guns for shooters with small hands, as well as what you should consider when purchasing a firearm.

A black shotgun lays on a pile of red shotgun shells on the ground.

Castle Defense With Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX: Full Review

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The 940 Pro Tactical SPX is a more refined version of the Mossberg 940 that you already know and love.

S&W M&P with ammo box

The S&W M&P K-Frame – A Classic Six Gun

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The S&W M&P K-frame in .38 Special sits high in the American Hall of Fame. Of these classic K frames, the Model 10 is without a doubt the original gangster.

Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter Review

Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter Review

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Smith & Wesson continues to expand their modern lever-action offerings with the introduction of the Model 1854 Stealth Hunter.

cz 75 and p01 pistol

CZ 75 vs. CZ P01: Which to Pick?

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We will compare and contrast both the CZ 75 and the CZ P01 and see how each does from a shooting perspective.

desert eagle handgun

Desert Eagle 50 AE vs. 429 DE Face-Off

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Estimated reading time: 15 minutes The Desert Eagle is a gun with a certain reputation for sheer size and brawn, largely thanks to Hollywood. It’s been featured in everything from Resident Evil to RoboCop. Not only is the Desert Eagle highly recognizable, but it’s also a classic in its own right (as well as being [...]

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Tactical Shotgun Shootout – The 940 Vs. Renegauge Vs. Ultima Patrol

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You could call this the American shotgun shootout – The 940 Vs. Renegauge Vs. Ultima Patrol. All three guns are gas-operated, semi-auto shotguns that feed from traditional tube magazines.

Bergara BMR-X Steel Review! Precision 22LR Plinking

Bergara BMR-X Steel Review! Precision 22LR Plinking

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The Bergara BMR-X Steel delivers full-size rifle ergonomics in a rimfire platform, blends fun and function, and comes suppressor-ready.