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“Chiappa’s Little Badger is a single-shot rifle with a wire stock and hardly anything but a small barrel, receiver, and wire stock. It weighs 2.9 pounds and comes with four short rails to attach accessories to. It’s very easy to operate — all you have to do is load the gun, close it up, cock the hammer, and pull the trigger. The gun folds in half to be only roughly 17 inches long. It’s super thin and fits in a backpack with hardly any room taken up.” — Travis Pike

The LWRC DI is one of the more affordable options for users who are looking for a fully ambidextrous high-end AR-15. These guns are duty ready and feature-rich at a competitive price point.

The Sig M400 Tread is a great mid-level AR-15 for those looking for something above an entry-level rifle without breaking the bank. Good furniture, a quality barrel and twist rate, and a decent trigger make this rifle hard to beat its the price point.

The Ruger PC Carbine is a modernized pistol caliber carbine with tactical features. A wide aftermarket allows for accessories, and the ability to break the gun down and stow it make this a handy gun.

The Beretta 1301 is the company’s flagship tactical shotgun. This gas-operated shotgun is fast, slick, has oversized and easy-to-use controls, and has plenty of aftermarket support. If you are looking for a reliable, combat-capable semi-auto shotgun, the Beretta 1301 has you covered.

“The XTEN is a natural evolution of the P320 line into 10mm. Sig applied their know-how when scaling the platform up, so the end result is an accurate shooter that isn’t too much to handle.” – Sean Curtis

“The Shadow Systems DR920 is a solid option for those that want the Glock feel but with elevated features. It’s cheaper than building a custom aftermarket Glock yet still performs reliably.” – Eric Huh

The Staccato P masterfully treads the line between being a duty gun, a competition pistol, and a range toy. It excels in all of those roles thanks to its reliability, accuracy, and extremely soft shooting characteristics. Designed with law enforcement in mind, the Staccato P exceeds the standards of law enforcement department evaluations for accuracy, reliability, and endurance testing. Elite units like the Texas Rangers and US Marshals Special Operations put their trust in the Staccato P as it’s approved by more than 667 law enforcement agencies across the country.

“The Springfield Saint Victor doesn’t have a crazy hook, what it does have is an impressive set of features, a lot of extras, and it comes in at a crazy reasonable price.” – Travis Pike

The IWI Masada is a 9mm polymer, striker-fired pistol that provides a low bore axis, improved and adaptable ergonomics, fully ambidextrous controls, and an optics-ready slide, all at a reasonable price point. Its 4.1-inch button-rifled barrel and 17-round capacity make it an ideal size for those seeking a reliable duty weapon.

“Named after an ancient fortification, the Masada is everything you would expect from a modern carry/duty firearm. Roughly the same size profile as the Glock 19, this gun is good to go right from the box.” – David Lane

The Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal builds on the previous M&P line with the addition of a lightweight, rigid metal frame that pushes the performance of that platform. A 4.25-inch barrel and 17-round capacity make for a balanced pistol that distributes the weight well for a low-recoil shooting experience. Excellent ergonomics and a good flat-faced trigger help shooters reach the accuracy and speed potential of the gun.

The Taurus GX4XL builds on the standard GX4 micro-compact by adding length to the slide, providing a longer sight radius and increased velocity. Features include a DLC-coated barrel, flat-faced trigger, 11 or 13-round (extended) capacity, and a 3.7-inch barrel. At only one inch wide, the GX4XL combines capacity, accuracy, reliability, and concealability to make for a great EDC pistol.