Plastic pistols are nothing new—the first was made by Heckler & Koch in the 1970s—and you’d be right to say there’s a glut of them on the market. Just because there are a lot of options doesn’t mean they’re all the same, though. It’s even become increasingly common for polymer pistols to be sub-$500 guns—new. [...]
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Battle of the Plastic Pistol: Anderson vs. Glock vs. Savage
BY Kat Ainsworth Published: June 1, 2025 { 12 comments }The Rock River Arms LAR-9 – Retro Carry Handle
BY Travis Pike Published: May 31, 2025 { 1 comment }The LAR-9 has that old school cool look and feel we don’t often see from PCCs. When it came up for a crazy low price at auction, I had to have it.
DP Shooting Solutions Pivot Lock Pro – Game-Changer Red Dot Mount
BY True Pearce Published: May 25, 2025 { 0 comments }I’m always on the hunt for new, innovative products that don’t break the bank and that do it better than other offerings on the market. Enter the Pivot Lock Pro offset red dot mount—the debut product from DP Shooting Solutions—and one that’s likely to gain quick traction among competitive shooters, hunters, and tactical professionals alike. [...]
Springfield Armory TRP 4.25” CC Review: A Bobtail 1911
BY Robert Sadowski Published: May 25, 2025 { 4 comments }A bobtail modification consists of removing about half an inch of metal from the rear backstop and bottom of the mainspring housing.
The Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15 Complete 7.62×39 Rifle
BY Brian McCombie Published: May 25, 2025 { 13 comments }The Bear Creek Arsenal’s new rifle is a hybrid of sorts: an AR-15 platform rifle chambered in the popular “AK-round.” It also features a side-charging handle.
The Gory Demise of Abu Sayyaf: Timeless Tools to Terminate a Terrorist
BY Will Dabbs Published: May 17, 2025 { 4 comments }I’ve seen a few actual fights. As a physician, I’ve seen the aftermath lots of times. In the real world, real-life close combat is typically ugly, fast, and inelegant.
Sig 1911-X, An Unfair Torture Test?
BY Aaron Goodfellow Published: May 10, 2025 { 3 comments }Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Many people believe that the 1911 is one of the best handguns ever made. With renewed interest in the 1911 caused by the explosion of 2011s, different calibers, and optics choices, Sig Sauer’s 1911-X lineup has entered the chat. I recently had the chance to get my hands on a [...]
The 590A1 Compact Cruiser
BY Travis Pike Published: May 8, 2025 { 1 comment }The Mossberg 590A1 Compact Cruiser features an optic, rail, side saddle, magazine extension, and even a mini shell adapter from Defender Tactical.
Whacky and Wild: Most Unique Guns, Gear — NRA 2025
BY Larry Z Published: May 4, 2025 { 3 comments }Not every product at NRA 2025 was about tight groupings and tactical precision—some were just plain weird, wild, or wonderfully outside the box.
Aero Precision M4E1 Pro Review
BY Mitchell Graf Published: April 15, 2025 { 1 comment }The M4E1 Pro is no exception, offering a rugged and reliable platform that balances modern features with improved durability.









