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“The FN 502 Tactical is a .22 LR built on the 509 design. It features aggressive texturing, 15+1 capacity, and can easily accommodate a suppressor and red dot. For those seeking a similar feel to the FN 509 but also wanting to save money by training with .22 LR, this is a great option. The gun also has a place in introducing new students to the platform. If you are looking for a tactically feature-rich .22 plinker, look no further than the FN 502 Tactical.” – Sean Curtis

The Sig P365 is an impressive micro 9mm with a great track record. This gun is a popular subcompact semi-auto pistol, designed for CCW and self defense. Some of it’s key features include a 10-round capacity, which is higher than many of its competitors, compact and modular, has XRAY3 Day/Night sights providing visibility in low light conditions, and ambi controls. We’ve tested this gun time and time again. As our writer puts it, “The rest of the industry has had a couple of years to catch up but the P365 is still an impressive micro 9mm that is super popular as a CCW option.” – Travis Pike

“If you’re a PCC fan, you gotta check out the B&T APC9 Pro.  This gun is well made and fun to shoot. While we preferred the ergonomics of the Sig MPX, the APC9 has it’s perks such as low recoil and very accurate. The APC9K Pro is slightly more compact than the APC9 Pro.” – John C.

“Overall a reliable and dependable CCW gun for a reasonable price (under $300). It’s certainly a step up from the G2C and usually only costs a few bucks more. Well worth the update!” – Johnny B.

“The Ruger LCP II is a fantastic option for people looking for an easily concealed .380 ACP pistol. It is surprisingly accurate, considering its size, and plenty reliable for self-defense. One thing we’d like to see is better customization options. All in all, we really like this gun.”

A legit clone of the H&K Mp5, with HK machinery to HK specs. The Century Arms AP5 is a great alternative without the super high price tag. Finishing isn’t as nice as the HK but this gun runs with very minimal blowback.

CZ’s Scorpion EVO 3 S1 is an awesome rifle.  It’s well made, easy to control, and has looks to die for. The market for this rifle is growing rapidly with a lot of companies introducing more and more custom parts for the Scorpion. Not to mention, it dominates in the accuracy department! It has a nice, long, sight radius, with excellent stock iron sights — this makes shooting accurately easy.

The FN 509C is one of our writer’s (Johnny B) carry gun. According to Johnny, this thing “runs like a Swiss sewing machine.”

The coolest of the FN 509 series and this gun sure has an “edge.”  The FN 509 LS Edge is the ultimate tactical model with all the bells and whistles. All you really need is an optic and light to go with it.

The Springfield Armory Saint AR-15 is a decent entry-level AR-15. It’s easy to use and can accept accessories like lights and lasers. It’s ideal for home defense or range days without totally breaking the bank.