Editor’s Picks: Guns & Gear

Browning is well known for making amazing guns and the Buckmark lives up to that. Widely seen as one of the best options on the market, we've absolutely loved ours.

When you've absolutely got to have the lightest handguard.  Premium priced, no rail space, but man...is it light.  Check out the rest of the competition in Lightest AR-15 Handguards.

The XD(M) is much easier to control than some of the other .45 calibers on the market, yet it still packs the same punch as bigger, bulkier pistols.  Plus it's priced right.  Check out the rest of our Best .45 ACP Handguns.

Designed for the Air Force, the AR-7 is a truly dedicated survival rifle. Break it down, fold it up, and store it away - it's that easy. .22 LR won't be your goto rifle, but it is plenty for a decent survival rifle. Take a look at more great .22 LR Rifles in our Best .22 LR Rifles article!

The Primary Arms SLx 3x MicroPrism hits a sweet spot in the world of optics. It's fast enough for close-quarters engagements, magnified for longer shots, and rugged enough for real-world use. We're big fans of this reticle, too.

Normally we would shudder at the thought of a scope that is this cheap - but if you're looking for a budget rimfire scope, this is actually outstanding. We've got at least 5 of them mounted on different rifles with thousands of rounds between them fired - perfectly held zero, sharp glass, reliable and handy scope. Take a look at more great options in the Best Ruger 10/22 Scopes & Optics!

Training at the range shouldn't blow the budget, so we reach for this ammo whenever we head out the door for a training session with .300 Blackout. It's inexpensive (well, compared to other .300 BLK ammo) and reasonably accurate. Keep your sights on paper, cardboard, or steel, and you're in good hands.

The gold standard of mil-spec bolt carrier groups.  Check out more mil-spec and exotic lightweight ones in our Best BCG article.

Trijicon's ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight) are magnified for hitting longer range targets.  Learn more about them in our Red Dot Sights article.

If you're looking for an upgrade but don't want to kill your wallet, Brownell's Victory First Glock Barrels might be the perfect thing you've been looking for.

One of our favorite hybrid (neoprene backer and Kydex shell) holsters for IWB (inside the waistband).  30-day trial run period and lifetime warranty from Alien Gear.  Check out our in-depth review here.

This Israeli bullpup has got it going on.  Reliable, short, and able to switch from 5.56 to 9mm with a kit.  Learn more at Best Bullpup Rifles & Shotguns.

If you want the best feeling adjustable trigger for your Ruger 10/22, look no further than the Volquartsen TG2000. Yes, it is expensive, and yes, it takes some elbow grease to adjust the pre-travel, but the end result is an ultra crisp sub 2lb trigger that is smooth and repeatable. Learn more about it in our article on the 4 Best 10/22 Trigger Upgrades.

We didn't forget about the AR-10 crowd! This lower parts kit from Palmetto State Armory has all the bits and pieces you need to finish your AR-10 lower receiver. It even includes a pistol grip, buffer tube assembly, and six-position collapsible stock.

The BCM MCMR upper receiver is a rock-solid upper. Use it for an all-purpose RECCE-style build, a home-defense carbine, or an entry-level competition gun. Read all about this upper and BCM in general in our BCM Recce-16 MCMR review!

Looking for a holographic reticle with a large ring and small center dot?  The 510C has that plus 50,000 hours of battery life.  Check it out and more at Best Holographic Sights.

The current best bang-for-the-buck reactive laser target from Laserlyte.  Makes a nice *ting* when you hit it.  More choices at Best Laser Target & Cartridges.

Options for adding optics to your AK can be a little bleak, but the Midwest Industries AK mount is one of the best. Attaching to the side of the receiver using the AK's integrated side mount, this provides you with plenty of Picatinny rail on top for you to mount any sort of optic you want. Read more about our hands-on review in the Best AK-47 Upgrades!