[Quiz] What Type of Gun Fanboy Are You?
The term “fanboy” comes up a lot in the firearms community, both for people to indicate their own preferences and for people to dismiss the preferences of others. And through that kind of use, loose...
View Article[Hands-On] Olight Review: PL-Pro Valkyrie & PL-Mini Valkyrie 2
How does a new company dive head-first into a fiercely competitive industry that’s overrun by brilliant manufacturers? Bunch of Pistols and Lights Well, you’ve got two choices: You design something...
View Article8 Best .45 ACP Pistols (That Aren’t 1911s)
When it comes to handguns…nothing is more of an American classic than the .45 ACP. .45 ACP Ball vs Hollowpoint It’s big, powerful, and packs a mean punch that can stop nearly anything that comes in...
View ArticleBest Labor Day Gun Sales [2020]: Updated Through Monday
Labor day is one of the biggest gun-buying days of the year (behind the 4th of July and Christmas). A lot of stuff (RIP ammo) is simply sold out prior to Labor Day but we’ve hand-picked some of the...
View Article[Review+Video] S&W M&P Shield EZ 9mm and .380 ACP: Easiest Racking Handgun?
With so many polymer pistols out there, it’s hard to stand out these days. But Smith & Wesson has done it with their line of EZ pistols. The M&P EZ line’s claim to fame is their easy to rack...
View ArticleBest Handgun for Beginners & Home Defense [2020]
Not sure what pistol to get for your first gun or for home defense? We’ll cover all the important decision points such as caliber, ammo, size, ergonomics, price, and safety. Best Beginner Handguns And...
View Article11 Best Concealed Carry Guns (By Popular Caliber) [2020]
What is the best concealed carry gun? That’s the age-old question, isn’t it? We’ll start by going over popular CCW calibers. Popular Pistol Calibers After you figure out the best for you, we’ll cover...
View ArticleHow And Why The M16 Failed In Vietnam (And Is It Reliable Today?)
From VFW halls to online forums, you normally don’t have to go far to find someone proclaiming the evils of the AR-15/M16 and how unreliable it is. While in recent years these graybeards have been...
View Article5 Best Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) Triggers
Pistol-caliber carbines (PCC) are some of the most interesting, versatile, and controversial firearms on the market. Sure, these stepchildren will never be invited to the pistol or rifle family...
View Article7 Best AR-10 Barrels: Our Favorites For Builds
If you’ve built your own AR-15, and it just wasn’t enough for you, you may be looking for something even bigger and better to try your hand at. If so, the AR-10 is calling your name! The AR-10 isn’t...
View Article12 Best Gas Masks, Face Masks, Respirators, & Filters [Hands-On]
From wood dust to viruses, smoke, tear gas, and even nuclear fallout… we’ve got you covered. Hands-On Tested Gas Masks We’ve researched, asked experts, and hand-selected the best gas masks and...
View Article[Complete Guide] Cosmoline Removal: SKS Example
Those of you with any amount of experience dealing with milsurp guns have probably also encountered the enigma of cosmoline. The gooy, gross, petroleum preservative that is seemingly locked within...
View ArticleBest 5.56 Rifles That Are Not AR-15s
We all know in the world of tactical 5.56 rifles, the AR-15 rules. Oftentimes it seems like the only choice for a modern semi-auto 5.56 caliber rifle. So. Many. ARs. What if I told you it didn’t have...
View Article[Quiz] What Shooting Competition Should You Try?
Itching to show off your shooting skills, but don’t know where to get started? PCC Competition We totally get it. There’s a whole world of competitive shooting out there, each with its own style and...
View ArticleBest Everyday Carry (EDC) Items List For Women
Ladies, are you confused by everyday carry (EDC) jargon? Do you wonder if what you have stashed in your purse counts as EDC gear? If you’re intrigued by pocket dump culture, but maybe aren’t inclined...
View ArticleThe Life and Times (and Guns) of a French Foreign Legionnaire
I was hunting in the Colorado Rockies when a +33 international phone number showed up on my caller ID. “Hello?” I had no idea who it could be. “Hey, Christian.” I heard bustling behind the caller and...
View Article[Video+Review] Chinese Type 56 SKS from Palmetto State Armory
What is left to say that hasn’t already been said about perhaps one of the most common military surplus rifles in the world? I mean, whatever, if they can keep making new Spider-Man movies every three...
View Article6 Best Non-Glock Polymer Frame Handguns
Polymer frame pistols are some of the most popular handguns on the market. Over the last 50 years, these “plastic guns” have become a favorite with law enforcement agencies, our friends in the armed...
View ArticleRed Dots vs Green Dots: The 5 Best Green Dot Sights
Fifteen years ago, equipping a red dot on your rifle was a pretty novel concept. Having it on your pistol? Almost unheard of. Fast-forward to the present, and we have red dots, green dots, and...
View Article6 Best Pocket Knives For Women: Why & What to Look For
Do you find yourself struggling to rip open your Amazon Prime packages? Have you ever been frustrated by loose strings on the hem of a skirt? Ever wish you had a knife to slice off a big hunk of...
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