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During an FN event, I was able to shoot the SCAR 20S out to 1385 yards

New FN SCAR Lineup Crushes Recoil and Loves Suppressors — SHOT Show 2026

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FN rebooted the SCAR 16S 17S 20S for 2026 with a hydraulic buffer, extended receiver, and true suppressor focus. We shot them side by side and the improvement is instant.

Nightforce NX6 Review: Field-Ready Clarity — SHOT Show 2026

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Nightforce’s NX6 family trims weight without trimming performance, bringing faster handling and clean glass to hunters, carbine shooters, and long-range fans who want durability that still moves.

Vortex AMG 1-10x24 Launch Overview

Vortex AMG 1-10×24 LPVO Goes Full Send — SHOT Show 2026

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The AMG 1-10×24 is Vortex’s compact fistfight of an LPVO that gives you rail space back, adds dual-zero turrets, and runs fast without bloating your carbine.

Taurus TX9 Full Size Review: The Duty Pistol Nobody Saw Coming

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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.

M1 Garand Bucket List: Shoot The Legend 

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We walk the M1 Garand from history to the firing line, breaking down features, ammo picks, accuracy, and the unmistakable ping that made this WWII icon a must shoot.

Safariland IncogX IWB Holster Carries Like It’s Not There

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Safariland’s IncogX brings Cordura comfort, Boltaron stiffness, and a positive dual lockup that makes daily carry feel easy while keeping draws clean and fast.

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The SIG Romeo and Juliet Combo Pack

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The Romeo and Juliet package is designed to work together, but you could split the two optics if you so choose. The Juliet3 magnifier comes with spacers to allow you to adjust the height. AR height optics come at different heights, and for a magnifier to work, it needs to align with the height of the red dot.

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Used Gun Gold: What To Check Before You Pay

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Want the deal without the dud? Use this simple checklist to inspect used guns, keep it legal, and skip the lemons while you save real money.

Demon Core: The Day Curiosity Killed

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From Hiroshima’s first operational strike to the Demon Core’s deadly lessons, this is how nukes, missteps, and raw physics still terrify a very modern world.

SAR9 SOCOM Review: A Suppressor-Ready Workhorse With Smart Factory Upgrades

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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.