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Different objective lens sizes should be compatible with magnification of the scope. Left to right: Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40mm, Burris XTR 2-10x42mm, and Burris Veracity 4-20x50mm.

Optics Buying Guide: Top Must-Know Terms for Picking the Right Scope

When it comes to buying a scope, it can be easy to be completely overwhelmed by all the technical terms you see. So, what do you do? Maybe take a look at a glossary?

New Gun Review: Masterpiece Arms 930DMG, the Perfect Home Defense Gun?

New Gun Review: Masterpiece Arms 930DMG, the Perfect Home Defense Gun?

The MasterPiece Arms MPA Defender 930DMG is an Ingram-style firearm with a machined alloy grip contoured to accept easy-to-find Glock magazines.

Taylor's & Co. .45-70 Ridge Runner Takedown Lever Gun

Taylor’s & Co. .45-70 Ridge Runner Takedown Lever Gun

I don’t generally believe in love at first sight, so I’ll call this “lust with potential.” Gun folks are always on the hunt for that perfect gun, the one that has all the features and advantages without making any compromises. This is one of those guns.

If I removed everything else for reliability or weight reasons, the Aimpoint Micro H-2 is the one component that would stay. It great for slugs but surprisingly useful for buckshot as well.

Gear Bag – Tactical Shotgun Accessories

Shotguns eat faster than Rosie O’Donnell and Michael Moore in the finals of a Krispy Kreme donut eating contest. Due to the size and weight of shotgun ammo, in-gun capacity ain’t all that great to start with.

Springfield Armory's new XD(M) OSP pistol comes with a Vortex Venom red dot sight.

Springfield Armory Unveils Optical Service Pistol, and More! — NRA 2016

The Springfield Armory folks have been busy. New for the NRA Annual Meeting and Expo are a slew of new models. Let’s take a quick look.

Heckler & Koch Unveils Semi-Auto SP5K, New VP9 in FDE -- NRA 2016

Heckler & Koch Unveils Semi-Auto SP5K, New VP9 in FDE — NRA 2016

Heckler & Koch unveiled a commercial semi-automatic version of their iconic MP5K machine pistol at this year’s NRA Annual Meeting, the SP5K. They are also adding a new model VP9 pistol with a flat dark earth (FDE) frame and factory night sights.

The pattern inside is a lot more important than one might assume.

Optics Buying Guide: Scope Reticles

I’ll bet most of us tend to give only passing thought to reticle selection, but there’s a reason that there are somewhere over 96.2 billion reticle designs floating around out there. They’re designed for specific purposes.

The Burris XTR II on the right is designed for quick turret adjustments, while the Eliminator III and Fullfield E1 have reticles designed for hold over shooting.

Optics Buying Guide: Hold-Off Reticles vs. Adjustable Turrets

You have to account for two variables in long range shooting – distance and lateral movement from the wind and other factors.

The Used Market--The Smith and Wesson 22A

The Used Market–The Smith and Wesson 22A

The Smith and Wesson 22A has not been out of production for all that long. Actually it was right about a year ago the Smith officially discontinued this gun. It is possible there might still be a few floating around local gun shops that are new, but the vast majority of them will be used. And if you want an easy-to-service tack-driver, this is it.

Kel-Tec RDB Review--America's 5.56 Bullpup

Kel-Tec RDB Review–America’s 5.56 Bullpup

Kel-Tec’s RDB is shaking up the bullpup scene. Their RDB solves some problems, and takes a full-sized 5.56 down to a slim, compact rifle. But how well will this new gun shoot? And what do you give up with the compact size? Read our review.