Category Buyer’s Guide

Looking at the best hard and soft backpack armor? It's a sad reality but better safe than sorry. We can help with our favorite picks for armored inserts. (Read)

Night vision scopes can be confusing. We cover the technology and showcase some of our favorites, plus some optics that work with night vision goggles. (Read)

Carbon Fiber barrels are one of the most amazing advancements in firearms since rifled barrels and select-fire. We took a look at what makes these barrels so great, why they perform so much better than other barrels, and who makes the best ones. (Read)

Quickly find out the best budget Red Dot for your rifle as we review Primary Arms, Holosun, and Vortex with tons of torture tests (drop/temperature/water). One of them barely makes it out. (Read)

From Alaska to Zimbabwe, .300 Win Mag is open the top choice for big game and stopping long-distance baddies. Find out why, plus ammo and rifle suggestions. (Read)

Get off the ground and shoot better! We cover why you need a great shooting mat, how to choose the best, and our top 5 favorite picks across all budgets. (Read)

Is Ruger's SR1911 worthy of the 1911 name? We hands-on review it for reliability, shootability, ergonomics, and worth-it-ness. See what we find out! (Read)

Want to save your thumbs AND your time loading magazines? We hands-on test four of the most popular magazine speed loaders out there and crown our winner. (Read)

What's the best .44 Magnum ammo for your purpose? We go over our tested favorites for hunting, self-defense, lever action, and even general plinking. (Read)

Survival rifle, plinker, or tactical door-kicker? Choose your purpose with Kel-Tec's bullpup RDB-S. We hands-on review it to see if it has the right stuff. (Read)

The gun community loves the Punisher. But sometimes that skull logo gets put on things that didn't need it. Thin blue line Punisher yoga mat anyone? (Read)

When is a Glock not a Glock? We take a hands-on look at Lone Wolf's Timberwolf Frame that gives you tons of choices in grip/slide size and compatibility. (Read)

Looking for a little extra firepower in your vehicle if a situation needs it? We cover several of the best trunk guns out there across calibers and budgets. (Read)

Handgun bayonet, 12 gauge Pez dispenser, 1911 rails, and clipazines? We dive deep into the weird world of tactical things on Amazon. (Read)