9 Best .357 Magnum Revolvers
If you’re planning to buy a .357 revolver, you’re in luck. We have compiled the best .357 Magnum revolvers in the market and provided you with a buyer’s guide to help you make an informed purchasing decision. The .357 Magnum cartridge is the most popular go-to round for wheel gunners. You can also use it ... Read more
Ruger SR22: Versatile 22LR Pistol [Hands-On Review]
The Ruger company is a long-time provider of excellent guns to security agencies, police, and other law enforcement agencies as well as citizens. I’m one of those long-time owners of Ruger firearms. Ruger is a name to be reckoned with in American gun production. Ever since 1949, they’ve introduced model after model of innovative, well-built, ... Read more
Heritage Rough Rider Revolver: Hands-On Review
The Heritage Rough Rider revolver has the same classic design and precise action as its big-bore cousins but it’s chambered in either 22 LR or 22 WMR. So is this a good revolver to add to your collection? Heritage Rough Rider Revolver Pros & Cons The Heritage Manufacturing Inc. Heritage Manufacturing has been making rugged, ... Read more
ArmaLite AR-50: Hands-On Review
If you are looking for a rifle that offers unparalleled reliability, accuracy, and functionality, check out the ArmaLite AR-50. When it comes to long-range combat, nothing beats this rifle. Its bolt-action mechanism is engineered to provide the highest levels of accuracy and dependability. The Armalite AR-50 is a single-shot bolt-action rifle with a 30-inch chrome ... Read more
Gamo Swarm Fusion 10X Gen 2: Hands-On Review
The second generation GAMO Swarm Fusion is an amazing upgrade of an already largely innovative break barrel airgun. The GAMO Swarm Fusion 10x Gen2 is GAMO’s way of letting consumers know they were listening. The company largely fixed many complaints people have had with the previous generation while keeping the features that put this airgun ... Read more
Best .44 Magnum Revolvers: Ultimate Guide
The .44 Magnum is a powerful round you can use for hunting. If you’re looking for a handy revolver you can bring with you during hunting excursions, here’s our list of the best .44 Magnum revolvers on the market. Cutting to the Chase For those of you who want to read about guns, here they ... Read more
Ruger American Predator Hands-On Review: Best Budget Rifle?
The Ruger American Predator is a rifle made for varmint and predator hunting. But it’s not only for predators as many hunters also use it for deer hunting and large game. It’s a popular rifle known for its reliability and affordable price. But is the Ruger Predator the gun for you? Let’s find out in ... Read more
Best Shooting Chronographs
One thing that will help you shoot more accurately is if you know your ammunition’s velocity and other related data. Luckily, there’s a tool for that — a shooting chronograph! Not only can it measure the velocity of your shots but its data can also help you assess your reloading skills. No longer are chronographs ... Read more
Best Pistol Red Dot Sights
For decades now we’ve accepted that red dots on rifles is the default standard for what you should do. It started with Delta Force in the 80s, but is now the gold standard for everyone. But what about pistol red dots? Optics on pistols have faced a steep uphill climb. Partly because the technology took ... Read more
7 Best Shooting Glasses [Ballistic Eyewear Review 2022]
Did you know that over 40,000 sports-related eye injuries occur each year? And that 90% of these injuries are avoidable with the proper protective eyewear? So, whether you are a regular at the shooting range, a hunter, or military personnel, protecting your vision should be one of your top priorities. Conventional sunglasses don’t protect your ... Read more
[Review] Stoeger STR-9: Excellent 9mm
Stoeger is a company that I am familiar with. They’ve been known for decades as an importer of really decent-quality shotguns. Stoeger got this handgunner’s attention around 1980 when they began importing this: This is a German-made Luger .22. Stoeger has owned the rights to the Luger name in the U.S. since 1924. So, they ... Read more
Best 10mm Pistols & Handguns: Carry some POWER!
When you need more power in an autoloader, nothing else can substitute. The 10mm pistol is my go to, and I’m here to tell you why. Maybe you’re looking to go in the woods with the big bad wolf, maybe you just need more kick and fireball than what 9mm gives you — but either ... Read more
5 Best Compact 9mm Pistols
Compact can sound like a bad thing in some cases For instance, ask anyone over 6-foot how they feel about compact cars. But what about a compact 9mm pistol? In lots of ways, compact is exactly what you need. The perfect middle ground that makes even Goldilocks smile. Be it a carry gun, a CCW, ... Read more
Best Single-Stack Subcompact 9mms [Concealed Carry]
Concealed carry options abound for most of the United States. Every state now has some form of concealed carry law on its books. The upside to all of this is that more and more people are getting their concealed carry permits than ever before, and most of them seem to be carrying some form of ... Read more
Best Concealed Carry Holsters [Hands-On Tested]
For most of us, getting into the world of concealed carry can be scary on many levels. With every step being important and with your life on the line. I get it, I’ve been there. With hundreds of holsters in the world, this step might be the most overwhelming — but I’ll make it easier ... Read more
Rock River Arms LAR-15 [Full 2021 Review]
The Modern Sporting Rifle seems to have a polarizing effect on shooters and non-shooters alike, at least in my experience. To an old-school rifle shooter, an AR-style rifle is anathema to his or her way of thinking…rifles are supposed to be wood and metal with no plastic. I am a fan of the MSR, or ... Read more
Best .380 ACP Pistols [Hands-On Reviewed]
Here’s a conversation from a gun shop about the .380 ACP pistol: “What’s that in your pocket?” “A .380 ACP pistol in a pocket holster.” “Don’t you know you might as well throw rocks as shoot somebody with a .380?” “Well, if it’s so ineffective, will you volunteer to hold the target at the far ... Read more
Best 9mm Ammo in 2021 [Self-Defense & Target]
Invented way back in 1901 by none other than the legendary Georg Luger, 9mm Parabellum (or 9x19mm, or 9mm, or 9mm Luger) is one of the most prolific cartridges in the world today. But what is the best 9mm ammo? From military special operation units to college shooting sports teams to millions of concealed carriers, ... Read more
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Hi-Point C9 Review [Unboxed and Shot]
Let’s take a look at the Hi-Point C9. So you want to get a pistol but you’re on a budget? You’ve narrowed your caliber choices down to the “big 3” three pistol calibers: the 9mm, .45 ACP or the .40 S&W? You have exactly $200 to spend on a pistol and cannot find (or would ... Read more
Taurus G3c Review: The best budget 9mm?
I was minding my own business one day when I got a call from my media contact at Taurus back in June 2020. He said Taurus was coming out with something new, a new 9mm. It would ship with either three 10- or 12-round magazines and was based on the four-inch-barreled G3 full-size 9mm pistol ... Read more
Best 1911 Pistols For The Money
If you’ve never held a gun in your life, chances are you can still point to a picture of a 1911 and know that it is a 1911 pistol. That is how you know a gun is a real piece of history. From before WWI until the mid-1980s, the M1911 and M1911A1 served American G.I.’s ... Read more
Best Concealed Carry Insurance in 2022
There is a lot to cover when it comes to carrying a firearm for self-defense. One of the intimidating aspects of carrying is the possible legal ramifications you will face if you ever have to use your weapon. Even when it’s a good shot, there is a possibility you will face criminal charges related to ... Read more
ZPAP92: 7.62×39 AK Pistol Review
Chances are that if you are reading this article, you either already have at least one Kalashnikov rifle of your own or are considering it strongly. It’s estimated that there’s one AK for every 70 people on Earth and that alone says a lot about it. The Serbs are one of those that took inspiration ... Read more
Best Concealed Carry Guns [2021]
Are you looking for a new concealed carry gun? In this article, we’ll talk about the best concealed carry guns available in the market today. Choosing to carry a concealed weapon is a big decision and not one that should be taken lightly. On the one hand, it’s exercising a fundamental American and I would ... Read more
Ruger 10/22 Takedown Review: “One To Go, Please!”
The Ruger 10/22 is one of the most successful rimfire rifles ever made. Depending upon which source you trust, they have sold either five, seven, or eight million rifles since the model was introduced in 1964. (At any rate, that’s a bunch!). I have accounted for exactly two of those sold. My first 10/22 was ... Read more
[Exclusive Review] Heritage Barkeep .22 Revolver
Are you looking for an inexpensive .22 revolver to carry with you on your rambles into the hinterland? Does your tackle box need an inexpensive .22 in it? How about a gun to carry with you as you run your traplines? Do you need something to take with you when you check your fence rows ... Read more
Best AR-15s: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
Designed in the 1960s, the AR-15 is simultaneously a classic American rifle and a piece of cutting-edge technology that stays at the forefront of innovation and development. That’s pretty impressive for a design that is over 50 years old. If you’re just getting into the AR-15 platform then you’re in luck because we are truly ... Read more
[Review] DPMS LR-308: The AR, Back To Basics
“What – yet another black rifle review?” I hear you say. To that, I answer: “yessiree!” I like black rifles (or, to use a slightly more descriptive tag, the MSR, Modern Sporting Rifle). The MSR nowadays is to be found not only in law enforcement or military environments (in its select-fire guise). There are also ... Read more
Viridian Laser Sight – AR and Pistol: Review
Today, I’m going to review two Viridian laser products: one for your pistol and one for your AR. These days, it’s easy to buy a cheap laser to mount onto your pistol or rifle. This is because of the huge availability of Chinese imports and knock-offs online. It is tough for a bone-fide American company ... Read more
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[Review] Bear Creek Arsenal AR 7.62×39
I own a few AR-pattern rifles in various calibers and enjoy shooting them. I have guns in 9mm, .223/5.56, and now 7.62×39. So, I wouldn’t exactly call myself an AR expert but, as the saying goes, this ain’t my first rodeo where they are concerned. I know what works for me and what I like. ... Read more
