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The RXM Versus the Glock Gen 3 – Who is the Most Glock?
Published: April 6, 2025 { 5 comments }The RXM takes advantage of the Glock Gen 3’s patents expiring.
Tested: The Bear Creek Arsenal BC-202 .22 Magnum
Published: March 30, 2025 { 4 comments }The BC-202 is a straight blowback design that relies on bolt weight and spring pressure to tame the higher pressures of the .22 Magnum cartridge.
The Future Of Military Firearms – Farther, Faster, Deadlier
Published: March 30, 2025 { 4 comments }In 2025, the focus will be less on size, weight, and maneuverability and more on making weapons that shoot further, with bullets that travel faster and hit harder
Springfield Armory Shakes Up The TRP Lineup
Published: March 25, 2025 { 8 comments }The TRP has only been offered in 45 ACP and 10mm and only with iron sights. That is changing and you can get TRP handguns chambered in 9mm
Kings River Custom Phoenix Fighting Gun – Good To Ride The River With!
Published: March 23, 2025 { 6 comments }Kings River Custom may be a new name in the business, but the founders have decades of experience building these pistols.
Savage Revel – A New Lever-Action 22
Published: March 23, 2025 { 1 comment }While I have never owned one for myself, I have always enjoyed a lever-action 22. It was this style of rifle that my uncle John used to teach me when I was first learning to shoot.
How To Wield the Shockwave Effectively
Published: March 23, 2025 { 11 comments }Pistol grip shotguns are hard to handle most of the time. The recoil can be intense and even painful to the wrist. How many videos do we see of shooters at the range losing control of a PGO shotgun?
5 Ultra Rare Handguns From Major Manufacturers
Published: March 16, 2025 { 1 comment }Obscure and ultra-rare firearms are always fascinating to me. I gathered five rare handguns you could potentially own from major manufacturers.
Testing the Gen5 Glock 17L MOS
Published: March 16, 2025 { 4 comments }For decades Glock has been synonymous with simplistic reliability. Their no-frills pistols have been depended on by militaries, police, and civilians throughout the world.
Review: Pedersoli 86/71 Lever Action Boarbuster Evolution
Published: March 8, 2025 { 12 comments }You’ve come to the right place for those seeking a premium lever gun with a unique European touch.
The SIG P938 – SIG’s Forgotten Gem
Published: March 8, 2025 { 14 comments }I used to teach some basic firearm safety classes, primarily focused on pistols. After teaching for a few years, I was able to typically tell if someone was going to have a good time on the range depending on the gun they brought.
Build Your Own Precision Rifle
Published: March 8, 2025 { 6 comments }Last year, I decided to take a stab at building an ultra-accurate precision rifle for a reasonable price.
The Best Retro Shotguns – You Can Still Buy
Published: March 8, 2025 { 4 comments }The American shotgun market is huge, but it’s not necessarily ruled by American shotguns anymore.
Classic Americana: Charter Arms Bulldog Classic Review
Published: March 1, 2025 { 24 comments }The Bulldog has been popular since it was introduced in 1973 because of its compact size and 44 Special caliber. Back in the 1970s, a 38 Special revolver was the norm for concealed carry and the 44 Special delivers almost twice as much muzzle energy than the 38 Special.
GForce Arms Exodus: Affordable Carry
Published: March 1, 2025 { 2 comments }The GForce Arms Exodus is a 9mm compact handgun designed for self-defense applications. It’s made for both form and function.
Modern Rimfire Shootout – P322 vs P17 vs TX22
Published: March 1, 2025 { 24 comments }Guns like the SIG P322, the KelTec P17, and the Taurus TX22 dominate the world of modern rimfire pistols.
Deep Dive into the MAC 9 1911 Double Stack
Published: February 23, 2025 { 4 comments }The MAC 9 Double Stack comes with iron sights that feature a rear sight plate system.
Ruger LCR .32 H&R Magnum – A Gun & Caliber Whose Time Has Come
Published: February 23, 2025 { 23 comments }It is fair to say that the 632/432 Ultimate Carry revolvers resurrected the .32 H&R Magnum and brought it back to the forefront of revolver shooters.
.32 H&R Magnum vs .38 Special For Concealed Carry
Published: February 23, 2025 { 18 comments }While the .357 Magnum should have eaten its lunch, it turns out small .357 Magnums aren’t all that comfortable to shoot, and .38 Special has remained popular.
Grand Power Stribog SP10A3 10mm Carbine
Published: February 16, 2025 { 11 comments }The Stribog SP10A3 is a unique Slovak designed 10mm Auto submachine gun that has become popular in the States as a cost-effective semi-auto pistol.
Modernized Levers: The Dark Marlin 336
Published: February 16, 2025 { 1 comment }If a modern, tactical lever is your thing, you should check out the Dark Marlin 336
Colt Python 2.5 Inch – Cadillac Of Snubs
Published: February 7, 2025 { 9 comments }In appearance, the new Python 2.5 Inch is almost an identical copy of the original. It retains the same graceful lines and famous vent rib that have endeared the Python to its fans.
Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2 Review
Published: February 7, 2025 { 2 comments }While I tested the basic FDE model with a standard stock, Beretta also provides variants featuring different stock and pistol grip configurations.
EDC Perfected? CANiK METE MC9 Prime – SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 24, 2025 { 0 comments }At SHOT Show 2025, CANiK’s booth drew a crowd as they debuted the newest member of their METE family: the METE MC9 Prime.
The California Sig P365…Opening a Door to Concealed Carriers
Published: January 12, 2025 { 3 comments }What you’ll notice right off the get-go is the California model looks pretty much like any other P365 with some minor tweaks.
The Best Snub Nose Revolvers
Published: January 11, 2025 { 11 comments }Snub nose revolvers are an American classic. These micro-sized revolvers have a proud and interesting lineage that ties back to something known as the Fitz special
Seekins Precision Discontinues All Their Rifles for NEW Model – Exclusive Video and Details
Published: January 11, 2025 { 5 comments }If you’ve been following the world of high-end bolt action rifles, you already know that Seekins Precision has established itself as one of the top names in the industry. Their rifles are renowned for pinpoint accuracy, rock-solid reliability, and a fit-and-finish that leaves even the most discriminating shooters impressed. It’s not often that a company [...]
Deer, Hogs, and the Taurus TH10
Published: January 6, 2025 { 0 comments }The TH10 is the first of its kind for the Brazilian gun maker. It is a full-sized handgun that’s made to do work, and it does it surprisingly well.
HK VP9 A1 – The New Duo For The American Market
Published: January 3, 2025 { 1 comment }The new A1 models, which are manufactured in Germany, have the same ergonomics, trigger, reliability, and safety that the original VP9 is known for.





























