Pistol caliber carbines, or PCCs, are a ton of fun. Like most guns, they can greatly benefit from an optic.
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Sub $1,000 Taran Tactical Pistol?! Meet the CANiK TTI Combat!
BY Mitchell Graf Updated: June 15, 2024This pistol proved to be a compelling option in a crowded market, offering a balance of performance and affordability worth considering.
Ruger’s American II
BY Rob Garrett Updated: June 18, 2024The new rifle features an improved synthetic stock with a radiused rubber recoil pad and spacers that adjust the length of pull from 13.75” to 12”. The Splatter finish provides a texture that allows for a positive purchase in all conditions, without being overly aggressive.
Vortex Viper HD 5-25 SFP Review
BY Mitchell Graf Updated: June 17, 2024With its illuminated reticle, capped windage, and a secure locking elevation turret, the Viper HD 5-25X50 is engineered to offer hunters and long-range shooters an affordable, durable, and adaptable solution.
Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines
BY Robert Sadowski Updated: June 15, 2024There are three types of AR-15 magazines: metal, polymer, or hybrid. Metal magazines have either an aluminum or steel body. Polymer magazines have—you guessed it—a polymer body. A hybrid magazine has a polymer body with metal feed lips.
Armin Faber’s Infamous Focke-Wulf
BY Will Dabbs Updated: June 15, 2024In 1942, a Luftwaffe pilot named Armin Faber inadvertently and singlehandedly changed the calculus of the air war over Europe.
Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Review: A Modern Take on an American Classic
BY Mitchell Graf Updated: June 21, 2024Featuring a threaded barrel, M-LOK slots, and a Picatinny rail, the Model 1854 is meticulously engineered to provide both enthusiasts and collectors with an authentic shooting experience rooted in history.
Small Caliber, Big Upsides: Force 22 TB Rimfire Pistol
BY Brian McCombie Updated: June 9, 2024I made my ten-shot groups from a rest at 12 yards at my outdoor range. Perfect day, sunny and 63 degrees. The Force 22’s iron sights popped nicely.
Chrono Shootout! Which One Is The Best and Why You Need One
BY Matt Kartozian Updated: June 9, 2024Most manufacturers will print that velocity on the box with rifle ammo or have it available on their website. Most pistol ammo manufacturers also post the velocity of a given round.
Father’s Day Gift Guide
BY Steve Gaspar Updated: June 10, 2024As a dad, I can appreciate a great Father’s Day gift, and this guide is intended to give your loved ones an easy list to consider.