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[Best AR-15 Builds] Modern American Musket (M16A4)
Want to build an updated M16A4 clone that’s perfect for hunting, defense, & plinking? Check out our build list to the Modern American Musket.
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Gear Reviews[Hands-On Review] Streamlight TLR RM1 and RM2
Streamlights are proven but how to their new TLR RM1 & RM2 fare? We hands-on review both for durability, real world lighting, ergo, and more.
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Gear Reviews[Hands-On] Olight Review: PL-Pro Valkyrie & PL-Mini Valkyrie 2
How do Olight's PL-Pro Valkyrie and the PL-Mini Valkyrie 2 perform as tactical lights? We dropped, drowned, and shot with them to find out.
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Gear Reviews[Review] Magpul D60 and D50 Drums: Are They Good Mags?
Everyone loves drum mags but they are notoriously finicky. Do Magpul's D60 and D50 drums make the cut? We hands-on review and offer tips.
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Builds[Build] M1A Paratrooper: What If the M14 Stuck Around?
If you jumped out an airplane with an M14, what would it have looked like? We build our very own M1A Paratrooper to see what would have been!
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Gun Reviews[Hands-On Review] Larry Vickers Master Class 1911: Combat Focused
Larry Vickers, Wilson Combat, and Springfield Armory. We hands-on review the culmination of these three giants with the Vickers Tactical Master Class 1911.
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Gun Reviews[Review] Springfield Saint Victor AR-10 Pistol: Pint-Sized .308
Need a super compact .308 AR platform? The Springfield Saint VIctor Pistol might be it. We hands-on review it for reliability, accuracy, recoil, and more.
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Builds[Build] Ultimate Mossberg Shockwave: All The Upgrades
Mossberg 590 Shockwave collecting dust? Learn how to upgrade it into a fun, effective, and lightweight range gun with our Ultimate Shockwave build guide.
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Builds[Best AR-15 Builds] BRN-180 Fighting Rifle
Want a rifle fit to defend America from 1980s Red Dawn invaders? We start with a Brownells BRN-180 with a BCM lower. See what else went into our build!
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Gun Reviews[Review] Mossberg 500 & 590 Retrograde: What's Old Is New
Ready to go retro? We hands-on review the Mossberg 500 and 590 Retrograde versions to see if they are as good as the current generation. Spoiler: yes!
Fun7 Best John Moses Browning Firearms
John Moses Browning (JMB) was one of the best firearm designers of all time. Here's some of our favorite JMB guns from the 1911 to the M2 Machine Gun.
BuildsBullpup CZ Scorpion Build: Manticore Arms
Want to build a bullpup version of the CZ Scorpion? We review Manticore Arms' kit for install, reliability, ergonomics, shootability, price, and more.
Concealed Carry4 Handgun Carry Conditions: Best for Concealed Carry?
We go over all four handgun carry conditions and what they mean for you. Plus the ideal condition when it comes to concealed carry.
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Shotgun GearsBest Mossberg 500 Stocks [Hands-On Tested]
Shotguns are some of the most classic firearms any of us own, but maybe yours needs an upgrade or maybe you just want to tinker with something. We took a look at some of the best stocks for one of the best shotguns - the Mossberg 500 family.
Gun ReviewsRuger PC Charger Review: Short & Fun
Ruger made its popular PC Carbine even better by making it a short pistol. We hands-on review the PC Charger for reliability, ergos, looks, price and more.
Gear ReviewsBest Shotgun Ammo Carriers: Side Saddle, Pouches, & Bandoliers
Need to carry more ammo for your shotgun? We hands-on cover the most popular methods from plate carriers to side saddles, bandoliers, pouches, and more.
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Optics & Scopes4 Best ACOG Scopes [Hands-On]
Need a (literally) bomb-proof optic? Trijicon's military favorite fixed-magnification ACOG is the answer. Find out why...plus the perfect model for you.
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Gun Reviews[Review] Henry Axe .410: Lever "Not a Shotgun"
The Henry Axe in .410 is the most fun you'll have in a long time. A quality-built and reliable plinker, there's not much room for upgrades but who cares?
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Gun ReviewsIWI TS12 Review: Space Shotgun with Some Flaws [Field Tested]
Looking at the ultra-futuristic IWI TS12 semi-auto shotgun? We hands-on test it and although it's massively fun, there's still some flaws you need to know.
Gun ReviewsSpringfield Saint Victor Review: Best Sub-$1000 AR-15?
AR-15s are a dime a dozen. But the Springfield Saint Victor packs tons of upgrades in a well-built and light package that makes it a deal at under $1000.