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Optics & Scopes
Best Pistol Red Dot Sights [Real-Views + Video]
Looking for the best red dot for your pistol? We cover the most popular models and their pros/cons, slide compatibility, and bang-for-the-buck-ness.
Category Revolver
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ReviewBest Revolvers: Tested & Rated [2026]
We look at some of our favorite tested revolvers for concealed carry, hunting, plinking, and home defense.
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Concealed CarryBest Concealed Carry Revolvers of 2026 [Hands-On Tested]
Revolvers make for excellent CCW weapons...reliable, consistent, and easy to conceal. We've rounded up some of the best CCW revolvers on the market.
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Concealed Carry10 Best Concealed Carry Guns: Firearms Instructor Approved [2026]
Not sure which CCW gun to get? We ran 500–1,000+ rounds through every CCW gun on this list to find the best concealed carry gun.
Beginner's GuideWorst Guns for Beginners (And Some Good Ones)
Don't make a big mistake. There are some terrible guns out there for beginners. Here's our list of the worst ones and also some good first firearms.
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Buyer's GuideBest .357 Magnum Revolvers [2026]: Home Defense, Range & CCW
So many choices! We quickly go over what to look for in a wheelgun and our Best .357 Magnum Revolvers across different frame sizes & budgets.
ReviewSmith & Wesson 617 Mountain Gun Review: Pinnacle of Rimfire Revolvers?
We took the S&W 617 Mountain Gun out for an extended spin to see if this premium rimfire revolver is worth your hard-earned money.
NewsGun Industry Trends in 2026: What to Expect
We take a look at some of the new products from SHOT Show and the months surrounding it to check out the current industry trends.
RifleBest Home-Defense & Concealed Carry Guns of SHOT Show 2026
Of all the guns at SHOT Show 2026, these are the ones I’d reach for to protect myself. Come see what the coming year has in store!
FunWhat We Want to See at SHOT Show 2026
SHOT Show is rapidly approaching, and with that in mind, we gathered a list of guns we hope to see at the show.