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The Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15 Complete 7.62×39 Rifle
Published: May 25, 2025 { 0 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.
Five Police Trade-Ins For Saving Some Dough
Published: May 24, 2025 { 0 comments }When police upgrade their firearms, they sell off their old-duty weapons. They let them go quite cheaply, and that’s a benefit to us!
CANiK METE MC9 Prime Review
Published: May 18, 2025 { 3 comments }The newly released CANiK METE MC9 Prime represents the most feature-packed iteration of the METE line to date.
The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms
Published: May 18, 2025 { 6 comments }I ran 150 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition through the Tisas PX-5.7 semi-automatic pistol. It proved itself a solid, reliable firearm during my shooting.
KRG C-4 Chassis Review
Published: May 17, 2025 { 0 comments }Designed with input from competitive shooters and machined from a single block of billet aluminum, the C-4 stands out from the smoother, slab-sided forends common to most chassis designs.
Double-Action vs. Single-Action Revolver Guide
Published: May 17, 2025 { 0 comments }Today, we will dissect both terms and compare and contrast DA and SA revolvers.
Choosing Between Semi-Automatic and Revolvers
Published: May 8, 2025 { 7 comments }Most people trying to choose between a semi-automatic and a revolver will typically be new gun owners who will likely be trying to figure out which gun will be easier to use.
Comprehensive Guide to Handgun Types
Published: April 20, 2025 { 0 comments }We’ve done it. We’ve given you a comprehensive guide to the most common handgun types in the United States.
Rare and Weird Shotguns You Can Actually Own
Published: April 19, 2025 { 5 comments }I wanted to gather five of the rarest weird shotguns you could own with a little effort and likely a little bit of money.
Best Handguns: Annual and Usage-Based Guide
Published: April 15, 2025 { 0 comments }How would you do it if you were to break down the evolution of handguns and choose the best handguns ever?
The Kuna: A Feisty New Sub-Gun from Springfield
Published: April 15, 2025 { 11 comments }This new roller-delayed 9mm packs an impressive feature list at a competitive price. Will that be enough to make the Kuna stand out in a market already saturated with sub-guns?
Aero Precision M4E1 Pro Review
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.
Taylor’s & Company TC73 – 9mm 1873 Lever Gun w/Video
Published: April 13, 2025 { 18 comments }First look at the Taylor’s & Company TC73 lever-action rifle—an all-American 1873 Winchester replica chambered in 9mm. Classic design meets modern performance in this suppressor-ready, cowboy-legal rifle. Full review, specs, and shooting impressions.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 is Back! Full Review
Published: April 12, 2025 { 6 comments }The Smith & Wesson Model 10 has been in production since 1899 and with good reason. The new No Lock model is an excellent return to form.
Ultralight Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber Review
Published: April 12, 2025 { 1 comment }The new Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber is an ultra-lightweight semi-automatic rimfire rifle designed for shooters who want a maneuverable and modern take on the legendary 10/22 platform.
Do Tip-Ups Make Sense?
Published: April 12, 2025 { 8 comments }Over the years, plenty of claims about tip-up guns have been made, and after owning and shooting more than five different calibers through a dozen different guns, I think it’s time we see if these claims hold water.
Acme Machine AM-15: Made in America
Published: April 12, 2025 { 1 comment }One manufacturer you might be unfamiliar with is Acme Machine, and we’re going to fix that by filling you in on the Acme Machine AM-15 25-216.
The RXM Versus the Glock Gen 3 – Who is the Most Glock?
Published: April 6, 2025 { 5 comments }The RXM takes advantage of the Glock Gen 3’s patents expiring.
Tested: The Bear Creek Arsenal BC-202 .22 Magnum
Published: March 30, 2025 { 4 comments }The BC-202 is a straight blowback design that relies on bolt weight and spring pressure to tame the higher pressures of the .22 Magnum cartridge.
The Future Of Military Firearms – Farther, Faster, Deadlier
Published: March 30, 2025 { 4 comments }In 2025, the focus will be less on size, weight, and maneuverability and more on making weapons that shoot further, with bullets that travel faster and hit harder
Springfield Armory Shakes Up The TRP Lineup
Published: March 25, 2025 { 8 comments }The TRP has only been offered in 45 ACP and 10mm and only with iron sights. That is changing and you can get TRP handguns chambered in 9mm
Kings River Custom Phoenix Fighting Gun – Good To Ride The River With!
Published: March 23, 2025 { 7 comments }Kings River Custom may be a new name in the business, but the founders have decades of experience building these pistols.
Savage Revel – A New Lever-Action 22
Published: March 23, 2025 { 1 comment }While I have never owned one for myself, I have always enjoyed a lever-action 22. It was this style of rifle that my uncle John used to teach me when I was first learning to shoot.
How To Wield the Shockwave Effectively
Published: March 23, 2025 { 11 comments }Pistol grip shotguns are hard to handle most of the time. The recoil can be intense and even painful to the wrist. How many videos do we see of shooters at the range losing control of a PGO shotgun?
5 Ultra Rare Handguns From Major Manufacturers
Published: March 16, 2025 { 1 comment }Obscure and ultra-rare firearms are always fascinating to me. I gathered five rare handguns you could potentially own from major manufacturers.
Testing the Gen5 Glock 17L MOS
Published: March 16, 2025 { 4 comments }For decades Glock has been synonymous with simplistic reliability. Their no-frills pistols have been depended on by militaries, police, and civilians throughout the world.
Review: Pedersoli 86/71 Lever Action Boarbuster Evolution
Published: March 8, 2025 { 13 comments }You’ve come to the right place for those seeking a premium lever gun with a unique European touch.
The SIG P938 – SIG’s Forgotten Gem
Published: March 8, 2025 { 14 comments }I used to teach some basic firearm safety classes, primarily focused on pistols. After teaching for a few years, I was able to typically tell if someone was going to have a good time on the range depending on the gun they brought.
Build Your Own Precision Rifle
Published: March 8, 2025 { 5 comments }Last year, I decided to take a stab at building an ultra-accurate precision rifle for a reasonable price.