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Optics & Scopes

12 Best Red Dot Sights [Hands-On]: Rifle, Pistol, & All Budgets

There's lots of red dots. Learn the different types, why they rock, and our top picks based on real-world use with a tons of guns and thousands of rounds. (Read)

Pistol

10 Best .45 ACP Pistols of 2023 (That Aren’t 1911s)

Want a .45 pistol...but not the 1911? We've got you covered with our top picks of modern handguns that minimize recoil and maximize capacity of the .45 ACP. (Read)

AR-15

How Do People Choose Their First Gun?

We take a look at some considerations most people look at when selecting their very first gun. From price to trigger pull, come see what we found! (Read)

Buyer's Guide

Best 9mm Pistols in 2023: Home Defense, CCW, Competition

What are the best 9mm pistols on the market? We run through some of our favorites for home defense, concealed carry, and competition. (Read)

Buyer's Guide

7 Best Hiking Handguns & Holsters of 2023

We take a look at what makes a gun and holster good for hiking then give you some recommendations on the best ones to take on the trail. (Read)

Revolver

5 Best 9mm & .45 ACP Revolvers of 2023

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)

Safes

6 Best Car Gun Safes for Pistols & Rifles of 2023

Don't have a gun safe for the car? Well, you should. Come see why we recommend safe storage in your vehicle and which models are the best for on-the-go! (Read)

Gun Reviews

Taurus GX4 Review: Ultra-Compact, CCW Pistol [Field Tested]

We look at the brand new Taurus GX4 to see if this tiny, 9mm micro-compact measures up in the world of CCW pistols. Come see what we think! (Read)

Review

80% Arms GST-9 Infinity Jig Review: Future Proofing 80% Builds

With the legal drama surrounding 80% kits, 80% Arms seems to have found a way to future-proof gun building with the GST-9 Infinity Jig. Read our review! (Read)

Women

10 Best Handguns for Women in 2023 [All Sizes & Calibers]

The ladies of Pew Pew Tactical have compiled a list of the best handguns for fellow lady shooters. Spoiler alert, no pink guns! (Read)

History

The Rise & Fall of the American Saturday Night Special

What is a Saturday Night Special, and what happened to these handguns? We explore the history and the rise and fall of these guns. (Read)

Gun Reviews

TASER Pulse Review: Best Less-Lethal Option?

Should you get TASER's Pulse for the civilian market? I review my experiences carrying it 2 years. Plus a couple videos of it in action with both cartridge shooting and contact stun mode. (Read)

Modding

Best Glock Upgrades [Hands-on]: Defense, Competition, & Custom

Want the perfect Glock for your purpose...at your budget? We cover upgrades like triggers, lights, slides, grips, sights, and more. (Read)

Ammo

Best 9mm Ammo: Self Defense & Range Shooting

Want the best 9mm ammo for self defense? We utilize FBI ballistic gel tests that measure penetration and expansion. Plus our favorite plinking rounds. (Read)
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