I took the full size Taurus TX9 and ran it dry for just over 1,000 rounds to see if this optics ready duty 9mm is hype or actually built to work. It did the job, and then some.
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SAR9 SOCOM Review: A Suppressor-Ready Workhorse With Smart Factory Upgrades
Published: January 4, 2026 { 0 comments }Threaded, tritium, optic-ready, and built to work. We shot the SAR9 SOCOM suppressed and unsuppressed to find out if this duty-sized 9mm really punches above its price.
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Published: January 4, 2026 { 12 comments }The BoreBuddy Apogee Match Gen 2 AR22 is a dedicated .22LR AR upper built from the ground up for accuracy and reliability
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Royce Williams: America’s First Stealth Ace
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Holosun IRIS-GR3 Review: Compact VCSEL That Performs
Published: December 17, 2025 { 0 comments }The IRIS-GR3 is a compact triple-function laser and illuminator that keeps rails clean, pushes real 60mW VCSEL performance, and makes night vision feel fast without demanding legacy-brand money.
Noisefighters MAX14 PVS-14 Mount: 1.0 oz, Zero-Nonsense Control
Published: December 17, 2025 { 0 comments }Noisefighters MAX14 is a tiny, 7075-T6 aluminum hammer that reduces your helmet height, speeds up stow and eye swaps, and locks up like it means business.
The Ultimate Lightweight Backcountry Spotting and Shooting Setup
Published: December 8, 2025 { 0 comments }This 1.5 lb mountain-ready kit pairs the Wiser Precision Ridge Warden head, Aziak Backcountry Lite Tripod, and Kowa TSN 550 to slash pack weight while staying rock solid for glassing and real shooting.
280 Ackley Improved Takes Down 217 inch Monster!
Published: December 8, 2025 { 2 comments }Near-magnum speed without the shoulder slap, the 280 Ackley Improved keeps shots flat and kills convincingly. On deer, steel, and long ridgelines, it earns every fan.









