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Acme Machine AM-15: Made in America

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One manufacturer you might be unfamiliar with is Acme Machine, and we’re going to fix that by filling you in on the Acme Machine AM-15 25-216.

RXM and GLock 19

The RXM Versus the Glock Gen 3 – Who is the Most Glock?

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The RXM takes advantage of the Glock Gen 3’s patents expiring.

bear creek arsenal bca 22 mag

Tested: The Bear Creek Arsenal BC-202 .22 Magnum

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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.

marine with m27 military firearms

The Future Of Military Firearms – Farther, Faster, Deadlier

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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

New 9mm TRP 1911 with AOS plate from Springfield Armory

Springfield Armory Shakes Up The TRP Lineup

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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

KFC PFG and Federal Ammo

Kings River Custom Phoenix Fighting Gun – Good To Ride The River With!

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Kings River Custom may be a new name in the business, but the founders have decades of experience building these pistols.

Savage Revel

Savage Revel – A New Lever-Action 22

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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.

Shockwave

How To Wield the Shockwave Effectively

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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? 

Colt M1971

5 Ultra Rare Handguns From Major Manufacturers

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Obscure and ultra-rare firearms are always fascinating to me. I gathered five rare handguns you could potentially own from major manufacturers. 

Glock 17L MOS

Testing the Gen5 Glock 17L MOS

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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

Review: Pedersoli 86/71 Lever Action Boarbuster Evolution

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You’ve come to the right place for those seeking a premium lever gun with a unique European touch.

profile and portrait of SIG 938

The SIG P938 – SIG’s Forgotten Gem

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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.

Tikka T3X action and stock mated to Preferred Barrel Blanks barrel.

Build Your Own Precision Rifle

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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

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The American shotgun market is huge, but it’s not necessarily ruled by American shotguns anymore.

Charter Arms Bulldog revolver

Classic Americana: Charter Arms Bulldog Classic Review

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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. 

exodus 9mm gforce pistol on a table

GForce Arms Exodus: Affordable Carry

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The GForce Arms Exodus is a 9mm compact handgun designed for self-defense applications. It’s made for both form and function.

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Modern Rimfire Shootout – P322 vs P17 vs TX22

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Guns like the SIG P322, the KelTec P17, and the Taurus TX22 dominate the world of modern rimfire pistols. 

Military Armament Corp MAC 9 Double Stack 1911

Deep Dive into the MAC 9 1911 Double Stack

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The MAC 9 Double Stack comes with iron sights that feature a rear sight plate system.

Ruger LCR .32 H&R magnum

Ruger LCR .32 H&R Magnum – A Gun & Caliber Whose Time Has Come

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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 and .38 Special

.32 H&R Magnum vs .38 Special For Concealed Carry

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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 pistol

Grand Power Stribog SP10A3 10mm Carbine

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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.

Dark marlin 336

Modernized Levers: The Dark Marlin 336

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If a modern, tactical lever is your thing, you should check out the Dark Marlin 336

Python shown with ammo

Colt Python 2.5 Inch – Cadillac Of Snubs

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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: A Versatile Powerhouse

Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod. 2 Review

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While I tested the basic FDE model with a standard stock, Beretta also provides variants featuring different stock and pistol grip configurations.

CANiK Unveils METE MC9 Prime - SHOT Show 2025

EDC Perfected? CANiK METE MC9 Prime – SHOT Show 2025

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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

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What you’ll notice right off the get-go is the California model looks pretty much like any other P365 with some minor tweaks.

defensive revolvers

The Best Snub Nose Revolvers

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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

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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 [...]

Taurus TH10 with slide back

Deer, Hogs, and the Taurus TH10

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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.

VP9A1 K and F shown together

HK VP9 A1 – The New Duo For The American Market

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The new A1 models, which are manufactured in Germany, have the same ergonomics, trigger, reliability, and safety that the original VP9 is known for.