AR-15
Best Budget AR-15s Under $1,000: Cheap Picks Only
Looking for an affordable AR-15 that performs? We tested top rifles under $1,000 for reliability, accuracy, and value. Here are our best picks.
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Gun Reviews[Review + Video] JRA Gallant: Galil Feel, Modern Performance
We put the rugged, Cold War-era JRA Gallant through its paces to see how it performed. Find out how this battle rifle performed at the range.
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Competition[Review] Springfield Armory DS Prodigy Comp AOS
Springfield Armory's DS Prodigy Comp AOS is a double-stack 1911 with a whole lot of features and a small price tag. Is it worth it? We tested it at the range to find out.
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Pistol[Review] Beretta APX A1 Carry: Best CCW Pistol Under $300?
The Beretta APX A1 Carry is a micro-compact 9mm pistol that won us over on price, but can it compete in features?
CompetitionCanik Rival S vs Walther PDP Match SF: Can $900 Beat $1,800 at the Range?
Does the budget-friendly Canik SFX Rival S stack up against the pricier Walther PDP Match SF? We took both to the range to find out.
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AR-15[Review] Andro Corp Industries ACI-15 Bravo 16: Most Affordable AR?
The Andro Corp ACI-15 Bravo 16 is a budget level AR but with surprising results. Come read up on how this rifle punches above its weight!
ReviewIWI Zion-15 Review: Best Budget AR-15?
What if you could have a duty-rated gun that fell into a budget price? You might be talking about the IWI Zion-15. We tested it to see if it fits the bill.
Gun ReviewsSpringfield Armory Kuna Review: Is This the Best Budget PDW?
We tested the Springfield Armory Kuna — a compact, affordable 9mm PDW with serious reliability and surprising accuracy. Find out how it stacks up!
GlockBest Glock Alternatives: 6 Pistols That Outperform Perfection
Looking beyond Glock? We break down six of the best Glock alternatives for concealed carry, duty use, and competition.
CompetitionKimber 2K11 Review: Is Kimber’s First 2011 Worth $2,700?
Kimber enters the double-stack 1911 market with the 2K11 Target — a race-ready, optics-cut competition pistol. We ran 620 rounds to see if it lives up to the hype (and price tag).