Author Ken Whitmore
Ken Whitmore is a husband, father of two, and prior service United States Marine. He lives in Western Pennsylvania where he has enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and shooting for the past 20 years.
[Review]: Swamp Fox Optics Liberator & Kingslayer Red Dots
Are Swamp Fox's new red dots worth the move from established brands? We hands-on test their Liberator & micro Kingslayer to find out. (Read)
[Review] Gunbroker.com: Fees, Laws, Potential Problems
Want to buy or sell on Gunbroker.com? We've done it a bunch of times and here's our review...from what it is (and isn't) to potential problems. (Read)
Building a Duty/Patrol AR-15 [What's the Difference?]
Not all AR-15s are equal. We cover the difference between a random AR and one suited for duty or patrol use. Plus our favorite build parts to get it done. (Read)
[Hands-On Review] Romeo 3 vs Romeo 5 from Sig Sauer
Looking for a new red dot? We hands-on test Sig Sauer's made-in-Japan Romeo 3 and 5 with lots of rounds, some freezing temperatures, and water submersion. (Read)
7 Best Long-Range Cartridges: Hit Stuff Really Far Away
Want to send it really far downrange? We cover a few of our favorite long range cartridges. Complete with ammo suggestions, capability, rifles, and more. (Read)
[Review] Sig Sauer M400 Tread AR-15: A Cut Above
Looking for a great AR-15 that's a cut above budget starter rifles? We hands-on test Sig's M400 Tread for reliability, accuracy, worth-it-ness, and more. (Read)
5 Best 6.5 Grendel Uppers [Hands-On 2019]
Thinking of a 6.5 Grendel AR-15? We hands-on shoot 5 of the most popular uppers available so you'll know which to get for your purpose and budget. (Read)
Best AR-15 Rifle Twist Rate: Does It Really Matter?
Will the wrong AR-15 rifle twist rate hinder accuracy? We put this common myth to the test so you know the best twist rate for your bullet weight. (Read)
5.56 vs 7.62x39mm: Ballistics Match of Tortoise and the Hare
5.56 vs 7.62...what's better? We cover the famous rounds of the AR-15 and AK-47 in terms of bullet size and velocity to see which is the overall winner. (Read)
