1911
Best 9mm 1911s: Move Over .45 ACP
When you think 1911, you think 230+ grains of .45 caliber Americana. But what if you want that classic 1911 styling and shootability, but in a softer-shooting (and cheaper) flavor? These 9mm 1911s are for you.
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Night VisionTNVC Night Fighter 101 Course Review
We give our review on the TNVC Night Fighter 101 course. Learn what to expect from this hands-on, 2-day training designed for nighttime shooting.
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Optics & ScopesX-Vision Flex 2 Thermal Reflex Sight Review [Hands-On]
We hands-on test the new Flex 2 -- a multipurpose thermal reflex sight -- from X-Vision to see if it can handle what lurks at night.
Scopes/OpticsTrijicon RCR Red Dot Review: Best New Pistol Red Dot?
We hands-on test the Trijicon RCR to see if this new red dot is worth mounting on your favorite carry pistol.
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Optics & ScopesBest Long Range Rifle Scopes [Hands-On Tested]
Want the best long range scope for your purpose and budget? We hands-on test the most popular scopes with view-throughs and tracking tests.
Buyer's GuideBest Shotgun Lights for Home Defense
Don’t believe the myths. You can toss a light on a shotgun and we’ve rounded up the best lights to prove it -- from under $100 to over $100.
HolstersBest Duty Holsters
We take a look at some of the best duty holsters on the market to help you decide what's worth carrying professionally.
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AR-158 Best AR-15 Stripped Upper Receivers [2026]
Not sure what AR-15 stripped upper receiver to get? We go through our personal go-to mil-spec receiver, lightweight, and just plain cool options.
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RevolverColt Python Blued Revolver Review [Hands-On Tested]
In this article, we take a hands-on look at the new blued Colt Python to see how it stacks up against the competition.
AR-15Best AR-15 & AR-10 Lower Parts Kits (LPK)
Are AR-15 lower parts kits all the same? There's minor but critical differences and we choose our favorites.