Gear Reviews
[Review] Mantis Blackbeard: Best AR-15 Dry-Fire System?
We take the Mantis Blackbeard for a whirl, but does it live up to expectations? Come see the pros and cons of this dry fire training system.
David Lane
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- Builds
Ultimate Spare Parts AR-9 [Pandemic Build]
What do you do in a pandemic? Build a 9mm training rifle from spare parts, of course! Come see what I pieced together to build-out my AR-9
- Gear Reviews
[Review] Surviveware Responder 72-Hour Backpack
We put the Surviveware Responder 72-Hour Backpack through the wringer. Does it hold up as a Go Bag or emergency survival pack? Come find out.
- Optics & Scopes
[Hands-On] Sig Sauer Oscar 3 and Oscar 8 Spotting Scopes Review
Looking for some sweet spotting scopes? We hands-on review the Sig Sauer Oscar 3 and 8 with tons of view-through pics. Are they worth it?
By - Gun Reviews
[Review+Video] Angstadt Arms UDP-9: High-End AR-9
Are all pistol caliber carbines created equal? We hands-on review the high-end Angstadt Arms UDP-9 to see if it's worth the extra money.
- Gear Reviews
[Hands-On Review] Tactacam Spotter LR: 4K Video
Want to record awesome moments way out there? We review the Tactacam Spotter LR with 4K video that connects to your spotting scope.
By - Gun Reviews
[Video+Review] KelTec CP33: Hi-Cap .22LR Fun
Does the hi-cap KelTec CP33 stack up to be a "budget competition" rimfire pistol? We hands-on review everything from reliability to accuracy.
- Fun
Top 10 Most Famous Movie Guns [Updated]
Ready for some iconic & famous guns on the silver screen? We cover some of our favorites through the ages.
- Gun Reviews
[Video+Review] BRN-180 Gen 2 Upper: History Dorks Rejoice
Love the AR-180? Brownells' BRN-180 Gen 2 upper brings it to life with a few awesome modernizations. We hands-on review both generations.
- News
Bankrupt Remington Sold Off: Here Are The Winners
Bankrupt gunmaker Remington has been parted out and sold. See where Marlin, DPMS, Bushmaster, Tapco, and more ended up.
- Gun Reviews
CZ Shadow 2 Review [Field Tested]
Getting serious about your IPSC or USPSA shooting? Check out our hands-on review of the CZ Shadow 2 for accuracy, reliability, and more.
- Observations
How And Why The M16 Failed In Vietnam (And Is It Reliable Today?)
How bad was the M16 during the Vietnam War? And can you trust it (and the civilian AR-15 variants) today? We cover it all.
- Gun Reviews
Heritage Arms Rough Rider 16" 22lr Review: Dumb & Fun [+Video]
Sometimes you just want a fun gun. We hands-on review the Heritage Arms Rough Rider 16" .22LR Revolver for everything important and it comes out a winner.
- Optics & Scopes
[Hands-on Review] Bushnell TRS-26: Improved & Reliable
Is the Bushnell TRS-26 a worthy upgrade from the TRS-25? We hands-on review it for build, clarity, robustness, affordability, ergonomics, and more.
- Gun Reviews
[Review+Video] Daniel Defense DD5 V4 AR-10: Reach Out In Style
Looking for a top-shelf AR-10? We hands-on review the $2500 Daniel Defense DD5 V4 for accuracy, reliability, looks, ergonomics, worth-it-ness and more.
- Builds
[Best AR-15 Builds]: 6.5 Grendel "Yeet Cannon"
The meme might be dead but this AR-15 build featuring 6.5 Grendel is still going. Check out the parts and how they performed in our long-distance build.
- Gun Reviews
[Review+Video] Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW (.300 BLK): Ultimate Shorty
Ready to buy once, cry once? We hands-on review the Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW in .300 BLK from reliability to accuracy, trigger, and worth-it-ness.
- Gun Reviews
Bergara B14 HMR Review: Best Factory Barrels?
Serious on getting into long range shooting but want a great value? We hands-on review the Bergara B-14 HMR which might have the best factory barrel ever.
- Gun Reviews
[Review+Video] Smith & Wesson M&P Sport II
One of our most recommended starter AR-15s, we hands-on review the Smith & Wesson M&P Sport II for reliability, accuracy, bang-for-the-buckness, and more.
- Gun Reviews
[Review] CVA Cascade: Sub $500 Hunting Bolt Rifle?
Looking for an affordable, reliable, and accurate hunting rifle for under $500? We hands-on review the CVA Cascade to see its performance vs its low price.
