How-To
How to Paint Your AR-15: [Skip the Camo Krylon!]
Want to make your AR-15 unique? We cover paint and color choice, rifle prep, and camo spraying techniques. Plus lots of pictures and a full video tutorial.
David Lane
Former Editor
Learning how to shoot at a young age in the Boy Scouts, David now spends most of his time working on or with firearms. Be it shooting, upgrading, building, tinkering, or writing about them - sharing his passion and knowledge of firearms with others is an everyday occurrence.
Experience
- Competition Shooter
- PRS
- NRL22
- Brutality
- 2 Gun
- Written for
- Pew Pew Tactical
- Rock Island Auction
- Gun University
- The Shooter’s Log
- Sniper Country
- Recoil
- Bear Creek Arsenal
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- AR-10
6 Best AR-10s: Complete Buyer's Guide
The AR-10 is a grownup version of the AR-15. It's bigger, meaner, and louder. We'll show you the best AR-10s out there across all budgets.
- Buyer's Guide
Best Sight Pusher Tools [Hands-On Tested]
Have a new night sight but no easy way to install it? We got you covered with a list of our favorite sight pusher tools to get the job done!
- Gear Reviews
Best Pistol Magazine Speed Loaders [Hands-On Tested]
Want to save your thumbs AND your time loading magazines? We hands-on test some of the most popular magazine speed loaders.
- Safes
SecureIt Agile 52 Safe [Review+Hands-On Video]
Looking for a modular long gun safe that you can transport up stairs or into tight spaces? We hands-on review SecureIt's Agile 52 which does just that.
- Gun Reviews
[Review+Video] Sig Sauer 716i Tread: Kick Ass AR-10
Looking for a super reliable and accurate AR-10 out of the box? We hands-on review the Sig Sauer 716i Tread to see if it has the right stuff.
- AK
PSA AKV Review: Best 9mm AK?
An all-American AK in 9mm? We test the latest iteration of PSA's AKV for reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, looks, bang-for-the-buck-ness, and more!
- Gun Reviews
Canik TP9SFX Review: Best Value $500 Handgun
The best bang-for-the-buck handgun for $500? The Canik TP9SFX is our current winner due to flat shooting, 100% reliability, and an optics-ready design.
- Gun Reviews
Taurus G2C Review: $200 for a Reliable CCW?
How cheap can you go with a concelaed carry gun? The Taurus G2C puts it to the test with a $200 12-round micro pistol. But is it reliable and accurate?
- Gun Reviews
[Review] Bersa Thunder & Firestorm .380: Better 007 PPK?
Looking at the updated PPK from Bersa in the form of the Thunder and Firestorm? We cover the differences and review for reliability, accuracy, and more.
- Gear Reviews
Crate Club Subscription Box: Tier Breakdown & Review
We take a look at Crate Club -- a subscription box service for the tactical and survival minded. Come read up on the products crammed in these boxes!
- Gun Reviews
Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro Review: PRS Worthy? [Video]
The Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro takes aim at the PRS market, but does it measure up? We find out with an in-depth look at this bolt-action.
- Gun Reviews
[Hands-On Review] Bergara B-14R: .22 LR Training Rifle
Training rifles are super useful for budget-minded and/or competitive shooters. But does the Bergara B-14R make for a good one? We find out.
- Gear Reviews
[Hands-On Review] Fix It Sticks: Worthy Tool Kit?
Fix It Sticks offers a handy set of tools in a convenient, compact package ready to go to the range. But is this toolset worth the hype (and price)?
By - Gun Reviews
[Hands-On Review] CZ P-01: Best Metal Frame 9mm?
Love a metal-framed pistol? So do we. The CZ P-01 stands as a fine example of what a metal frame 9mm is capable of. Come see why we adore it!
- Ammo
Different Ammo in the Same Gun...Kaboom?
Your revolver is .357 Mag, but people say it shoots .38 Spl. Your AR-15 says it can shoot 5.56x45mm, but your friend says get .223. What's going on?
- Gun Reviews
[Hands-on Review] CZ 97 B: A Classic .45 ACP
Like that classic .45 ACP but make it a CZ? We have the lowdown on the CZ 97 B, a sweet old-school pistol that shoots like a dream.
- Beginner's Guide
[Guide] Best Handguard Lengths for Carbines & Rifles
How do you choose the best handguard length for your rifle or PCC build? We got the details as well as suggestions on our favorite lengths.
By - Video
[Video+Review] Hakim & Rasheed Rifles: Egypt's Best?
Old Egyptian guns? Yes, please! Come learn the interesting history behind the Hakim rife and Rasheed carbine and see how they shoot!
By - Gun Reviews
[Hands-On Review] Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15: Is It Good?
We tested the budget-friendly BCA AR-15 and found some...interesting surprises. Come see why this AR had us scratching our heads.
