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The Hi-Power in 2023 - Best Clones, Replicas, and Advancements

The Hi-Power in 2024 – Best Clones, Replicas, and Advancements

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Recently the Hi-Power has seen quite the revival. Maybe the industry’s hard time coming up with something new spurned it.

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The Best PCC Optics Out There

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Pistol caliber carbines, or PCCs, are a ton of fun. Like most guns, they can greatly benefit from an optic.

The Most Modular Handguns

The Most Modular Handguns

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Modularity is what keeps a weapon around. Its ability to innovate, adapt, and evolve keeps a firearm around. We know the AR-15 is the world’s most modular rifle, but what are the most modular handguns? 

3 - The Classic Bushmaster XM15 - American Made

The Classic Bushmaster XM15 – American Made

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There are seemingly dozens, if not hundreds, of AR manufacturers out there these days. This is rather new to the market, and there was a time when the AR market was basically Colt and Bushmaster.

3 - The Best Remington 870 Upgrades

The Best Remington 870 Upgrades

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There are plenty of upgrades for the 870 out there, but these are my favorites. I think they give the old warhorse a welcome facelift. 

The Walther P99 – Final Edition

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The Walther P99 remains a fantastic gun. It never got the recognition it deserved in the States, but it’s getting a worthwhile sendoff with the Final Edition package.

3 - The Home Defense Easy Button

Firearms For Home Defense – The Pros, Cons, & Easy Buttons

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Home defense is always a fun topic. It’s one that we often overthink, but for good reason. Our home is our sanctuary, our hideaway, our safe space.

3 - The Best Modern Combat Proven Firearms

The Best Modern Combat Proven Handguns, Shotguns, and Rifles

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Arguably, the most important feature of a firearm is to be reliable. We want a firearm that will work as soon as you press the trigger and keep working as you continue to press the trigger.

The Micro Weapon Light Rundown – Buyers Guide

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Today we are going to look at modern micro weapon lights available for little pistols. Specifically the subcompacts, the Micro Compacts, and the single stack 9mms.

3 - The Beretta Tomcat - Micro-Sized Bite

The Beretta Tomcat – Micro-Sized Bite

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The 3032 Tomcat is the second smallest centerfire DA/SA gun currently in production. The only other option is the Beretta 21A in 25 ACP.