Category Buyer’s Guide

Building a pistol caliber carbine (PCC) from the ground up? The barrel is super important. Here are a couple of our favorite picks for accuracy and price. (Read)

Not sure what protection level you need? We hands-on tested 7 of the most effective gas masks and respirators from disposable to nuclear fallout rated. (Read)

Looking for a Benelli semi-auto shotgun? We go over the differences between the M2, M3, and M4 variants. By the end you'll know which one is best for you. (Read)

Shelter in place? Here's some quarantine essentials to get you through surviving on your own or with loved ones with your sanity intact. No TP required. (Read)

We bought all the most popular EDC flashlights to test, torture, and photograph their beam patterns. Find out our favorites and what we now carry everyday. (Read)

Want to find the best AR-15 for you? We start with how they work and how different parts affect performance. Plus recommended brands/models for all budgets. (Read)

Is a low power variable optic like the PA 1-8x for you? We hands-on review it for reliability, durability, box test, glass quality, price, and more. (Read)

Which high-end optic is truly beefy? We test Trijicon, EOTech, Aimpoint, Sig Sauer optics for water submersion, thermal drift, drop testing, and bullets. (Read)

Everything is tactical now. We go over a couple reasons why you should have a tactical pen and then our favorite models that we actually EDC. (Read)

Find the best AR-15 scopes & optics for your budget and use. From 1x red dots to magnifiers, prisms, holographic, and standard scopes. All hands-on tested. (Read)

Need magazines for your gun? We've bought a lot of mags from a lot of places online. Here's five of our favorites that have selection, price, and delivery. (Read)

Who needs .357 Mag anyways? We cover the pros and cons and then dive into a few of our favorite 9mm and .45 ACP revolver options. (Read)

Maximize all your AR storage space with a pistol grip tool. We cover the most popular options from survival to front sight adjustment and cleaning. (Read)

Looking for the best way to dry-fire train using your own gun? We cover the best laser cartridges and laser targets that we personally use to train. (Read)