Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center 586 L-Comp
Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center 586 L-Comp
By: Massad Ayoob
With an integral compensator to reduce .357 Magnum recoil, this seven-shooter is designed for concealed carry...
2024 Editor’s Choice Award Winning Sig Sauer Cross Trax
Sig Sauer Cross Trax
The ultimate lightweight and packable crossover rifle?
Hybrids like the Sig Cross are really starting to catch on. Bolt rifles are not...
2024 Editor’s Choice Award Winning Wilson Combat SFX9 Compensated
Wilson Combat SFX9 Compensated
Arguably the best double-stack carry 1911, now flatter shooting
Wilson Combat’s EDC X9 is one of the most popular custom pistols on...
2024 Editor’s Choice Award Winning Maxim Defense MD:10L
Maxim Defense MD:10L
Premium quality minus the premium price tag
Quality AR10 platforms, or, more importantly, AR10 platforms that function reliably, are not as prevalent as...
2024 Editor’s Choice Award Winning – Marlin 1895 Dark Rifle
Marlin 1895 Dark Rifle
Ruger’s first reintroduction in the Marlin Dark Series rifle line is a vast improvement over the original
Ruger is resurrecting the Marlin...
2024 Editor’s Choice Award Winning Smith & Wesson’s 1854 Lever Gun
Smith & Wesson’s 1854 Lever Gun
Traditional with a hint of new-school, S&W gets it right the first time
Several years ago, lever-action rifles enjoyed a...
2024 Editor’s Choice Award Winning Mossberg 940 Pro Thunder Ranch
Mossberg 940 Pro Thunder Ranch
A cut above
To this day, a tactical shotgun remains one of the most effective self-defense firearms available. Having used them...
2024 Editor’s Choice Award Winning HK CC9
HK CC9
HK may have been late to the party, but the wait was worth it
HK CC9! Heckler and Koch’s Concealed Carry 9mm auto pistol...
2024 Editor’s Choice Award Winning EAA Girsan MC14 BDA .380 ACP
EAA Girsan MC14 BDA .380 ACP
“I have to call this gun a damn good buy”
For the last several years, American shooters have been learning...
2024 Editor’s Choice Award Winning Springfield Armory Prodigy DS Comp
Springfield Armory Prodigy DS Comp
Springfield’s newest Prodigy is a steel slayer
1911 pistols in 9mm with double stack mags have become a hot trend, generally...
2024 Editor’s Choice Award Winning Springfield Armory Prodigy DS Comp
Springfield Armory Prodigy DS Comp
Springfield’s newest Prodigy is a steel slayer
1911 pistols in 9mm with double stack mags have become a hot trend, generally...
Springfield Armory SA-16
Springfield Armory SA-16
By: Guy Coursey
Some things never go out of style
It’s a bit hard for me to accept, but I am now officially old....
Springfield Armory® Compact Echelon™ 4.0C 9mm
Springfield Armory® Announces Launch of
the Compact Echelon™ 4.0C 9mm
GENESEO, ILL. (12/03/24) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the Echelon™ 4.0C...
Wilson Combat Tactical Ultralight
Wilson Combat Tactical Ultralight
By Mike Dickerson
If you think an ultralight AR-15 can’t deliver superb accuracy, think again
Not very long ago, there was a time...
New Christensen Rifles Shine in Field Testing
New Christensen Rifles Shine in Field Testing
By Mike Dickerson
Springtime on the Texas plains typically means three things: turkey season, tornado season, and rattlesnake season....
Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Metal Spec Series
Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Metal Spec Series
By: Dave Bahde
Big Blue’s new high-performance Spec Series represents the highest evolution of the proven M&P...
Springfield Armory Hellcat PRO Comp OSP
Springfield Armory Hellcat PRO Comp OSP
By: Chris Mudgett
The "Just Right" Pistol
For serious concealed carry practitioners looking for their Just Right CCW, it's been an...
Smith & Wesson 1854 Rifle
Smith & Wesson 1854 Rifle ($1,279)
We have to admit, this one completely came out of left field for us. Given the resurgence of lever...
Savage 110 Ultralite Elite
Savage 110 Ultralite Elite ($3,300)
Savage is taking accuracy to new heights and at faster speeds with its 110 Ultralite Elite. With its cutting-edge Proof...
EAA Girsan MC14 BDA .380 ACP
EAA Girsan MC14 BDA .380 ACP
By: Massad Ayoob
“I have to call this gun a damn good buy”
For the last several years, American shooters...
Maxim Defense MD-11
Maxim Defense MD-11
By: Guy Coursey
The pinnacle of SR-25 performance?
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We are now over 20 years removed from the start of the Global War On Terror,...
Springfield Armory TRP Carry Contour
Springfield Armory TRP Carry Contour
By: Massad Ayoob
Photos By: Massad Ayoob & Ben Battles
Part of a new-for-2024 TRP line, this 45 ACP gem is optimized...
Rock River Arms LAR-15M 17 HMR
Rock River Arms LAR-15M 17 HMR ($1,190)
Many reading this are undoubtedly familiar with Rock River Arms and its thorough selection of AR-15 and AR10-style...
Benelli LUPO HPR
Benelli LUPO HPR ($2,949)
The name Benelli is synonymous with dripping quality, precision, and exquisite design. It comes as no surprise that its all-new LUPO...
Ruger Mini 14 Side Folder
Ruger Mini 14 Side Folder ($1,849)
While Ruger's Mini 14 never really hit its stride in the mainstream firearm market, it continues to be revered...
