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The Shotgun PDW Concept
Published: June 27, 2025 { 1 comment }A civilian PDW is a compact and often concealable weapon that offers you greater range, control, and better ergonomics than a handgun.
Full Exclusive Interview: SIG P211 – SIG Sauer Enters the Double-Stack 1911 Arena with a Game-Changer
Published: June 22, 2025 { 3 comments }SIG has engineered this pistol for serious reliability
SIG P365 AXG LUXE – The Softest Shooting Concealed Carry Pistol Ever?
Published: June 22, 2025 { 0 comments }The SIG Sauer P365 AXG LUXE brings premium performance and luxury styling to the micro-compact world, chambered in .380 ACP.
SIG & FLUX Make a P365 Version That’s Concealable
Published: June 22, 2025 { 0 comments }SIG Sauer’s new P365 FLUX, introduced at SIG NEXT 2025, transforms the already popular P365 platform into an ultra-compact, brace-deploying PDW-style pistol.
SIG Sauer Reinvents a Legend: The All-New P226X and P226X Carry
Published: June 22, 2025 { 0 comments }the new P226X and P226X Carry models bring that legacy into the modern era with a host of precision upgrades.
SIG Sauer 6.8 Hype – The Next Evolution of the AR-10 for High-Pressure Ammo
Published: June 22, 2025 { 0 comments }The SIG 6.8 Hype is a purpose-built AR-10 platform engineered from the ground up to handle the punishing 80,000 PSI pressures of the 6.8x51mm Fury hybrid cartridge.
SIG Sauer 516 G3 Mohawk – The Softest Shooting Piston Rifle Yet?
Published: June 22, 2025 { 0 comments }The new SIG 516 G3 Mohawk features a fully ambidextrous design, a side-charging handle, an adjustable gas block, and an improved buffer system, making this one of the softest-shooting 5.56 rifles on the market.
The Smith and Wesson 642 UC Ultimate Carry
Published: June 14, 2025 { 18 comments }Smith and Wesson’s 642 UC Ultimate Carry gives you a lightweight revolver that conceals easily with desired enhancements.
The Girsan MC14T vs the Beretta 80X
Published: June 14, 2025 { 8 comments }Girsan based the MC14T on the Beretta Cheetah series. The 80X is a continuation and modernization of the Cheetah series, which was produced from 1976 to 2017.
The Astra Model 80: A (Sorta) Spanish SIG
Published: June 14, 2025 { 4 comments }The modern Spanish Arms industry started when one company copied the Colt M1903 and called it the Ruby pistol. The French purchased a ton for WW1, and dozens of Spanish firms produced them.
Battle of the Plastic Pistol: Anderson vs. Glock vs. Savage
Published: June 1, 2025 { 12 comments }Plastic pistols are nothing new—the first was made by Heckler & Koch in the 1970s—and you’d be right to say there’s a glut of them on the market. Just because there are a lot of options doesn’t mean they’re all the same, though. It’s even become increasingly common for polymer pistols to be sub-$500 guns—new. [...]
The Rock River Arms LAR-9 – Retro Carry Handle
Published: May 31, 2025 { 1 comment }The LAR-9 has that old school cool look and feel we don’t often see from PCCs. When it came up for a crazy low price at auction, I had to have it.
Springfield Armory TRP 4.25” CC Review: A Bobtail 1911
Published: May 25, 2025 { 4 comments }A bobtail modification consists of removing about half an inch of metal from the rear backstop and bottom of the mainspring housing.
The Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15 Complete 7.62×39 Rifle
Published: May 25, 2025 { 13 comments }The Bear Creek Arsenal’s new rifle is a hybrid of sorts: an AR-15 platform rifle chambered in the popular “AK-round.” It also features a side-charging handle.
Five Police Trade-Ins For Saving Some Dough
Published: May 24, 2025 { 3 comments }When police upgrade their firearms, they sell off their old-duty weapons. They let them go quite cheaply, and that’s a benefit to us!
CANiK METE MC9 Prime Review
Published: May 18, 2025 { 4 comments }The newly released CANiK METE MC9 Prime represents the most feature-packed iteration of the METE line to date.
The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms
Published: May 18, 2025 { 6 comments }I ran 150 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition through the Tisas PX-5.7 semi-automatic pistol. It proved itself a solid, reliable firearm during my shooting.
KRG C-4 Chassis Review
Published: May 17, 2025 { 0 comments }Designed with input from competitive shooters and machined from a single block of billet aluminum, the C-4 stands out from the smoother, slab-sided forends common to most chassis designs.
Double-Action vs. Single-Action Revolver Guide
Published: May 17, 2025 { 0 comments }Today, we will dissect both terms and compare and contrast DA and SA revolvers.
Choosing Between Semi-Automatic and Revolvers
Published: May 8, 2025 { 8 comments }Most people trying to choose between a semi-automatic and a revolver will typically be new gun owners who will likely be trying to figure out which gun will be easier to use.
Comprehensive Guide to Handgun Types
Published: April 20, 2025 { 0 comments }We’ve done it. We’ve given you a comprehensive guide to the most common handgun types in the United States.
Rare and Weird Shotguns You Can Actually Own
Published: April 19, 2025 { 5 comments }I wanted to gather five of the rarest weird shotguns you could own with a little effort and likely a little bit of money.
Best Handguns: Annual and Usage-Based Guide
Published: April 15, 2025 { 0 comments }How would you do it if you were to break down the evolution of handguns and choose the best handguns ever?
The Kuna: A Feisty New Sub-Gun from Springfield
Published: April 15, 2025 { 12 comments }This new roller-delayed 9mm packs an impressive feature list at a competitive price. Will that be enough to make the Kuna stand out in a market already saturated with sub-guns?
Aero Precision M4E1 Pro Review
Published: April 15, 2025 { 1 comment }The M4E1 Pro is no exception, offering a rugged and reliable platform that balances modern features with improved durability.
Taylor’s & Company TC73 – 9mm 1873 Lever Gun w/Video
Published: April 13, 2025 { 20 comments }First look at the Taylor’s & Company TC73 lever-action rifle—an all-American 1873 Winchester replica chambered in 9mm. Classic design meets modern performance in this suppressor-ready, cowboy-legal rifle. Full review, specs, and shooting impressions.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 is Back! Full Review
Published: April 12, 2025 { 5 comments }The Smith & Wesson Model 10 has been in production since 1899 and with good reason. The new No Lock model is an excellent return to form.
Ultralight Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber Review
Published: April 12, 2025 { 2 comments }The new Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber is an ultra-lightweight semi-automatic rimfire rifle designed for shooters who want a maneuverable and modern take on the legendary 10/22 platform.
Do Tip-Ups Make Sense?
Published: April 12, 2025 { 8 comments }Over the years, plenty of claims about tip-up guns have been made, and after owning and shooting more than five different calibers through a dozen different guns, I think it’s time we see if these claims hold water.





























