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.
Feature Articles
Show First
Taurus TX9 Full Size Review: The Duty Pistol Nobody Saw Coming
BY True Pearce Published: January 11, 2026 { 9 comments }M1 Garand Bucket List: Shoot The Legend
BY Robert Sadowski Published: January 11, 2026 { 7 comments }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
BY Jim Maybrick Published: January 11, 2026 { 0 comments }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.
The SIG Romeo and Juliet Combo Pack
BY Travis Pike Published: January 11, 2026 { 1 comment }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.
Used Gun Gold: What To Check Before You Pay
BY Kat Ainsworth Published: January 11, 2026 { 0 comments }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
BY Will Dabbs Published: January 11, 2026 { 3 comments }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
BY True Pearce 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.
This AR22 Rimfire Upper Shoots Like a Laser: BoreBuddy Apogee Review
BY Mitchell Graf 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
Thirty Regulators, One CEO: Inside the Rise of Silencer Central
BY Kimber Pearce Published: January 4, 2026 { 5 comments }With SHOT Show 2026 around the corner, we trace Brandon Maddox’s winding path from prairie dogs to podiums, the FedEx fight, and how $0 tax stamps reshape the suppressor game.
Guns 101: A Gun Guide for Beginners
BY Kat Ainsworth Published: January 4, 2026 { 1 comment }Brand new to firearms? This quick-start guide cuts through the noise and provides you with the must-know terms, smart store strategies, safety rules, and a lifesaving medical tip.









