Editor’s Picks: Guns & Gear

If you want to harness the power of electronics in your gun safe, this is a great place to start. Great for a nightstand or other easy to get to place for a bump-in-the-night type firearm. Read the full review of this and a lot more safes in our Best Gun Safes for Pistols & Rifles!

The Flashbang is an excellent option for deep concealment for those carriers who regularly sport a bra. It's easy to set up and, though the learning curve is a little steep, is well worth the effort. It's safe and effective!

A one-size-fit-all option for magazines, Blue Force Gear is well known for their wide range of products that can hold almost anything. Read more about it in our Best CCW Mag Holsters review!

Lever-actions might be old fashioned, but they are some nice rifles! For plinking or hunting, the Henry Big Boy delivers - and when it is in .44 Magnum, it delivers a lot! Take a look at our complete review and guide to the .44 Magnum cartridge!

If you're on a budget and need to keep costs down, the PSA Mil-Spec Phosphate BCG is where you can cut some corners. We've put over 5,000 rounds through ours, and it's still going. You can read more about it in our Best AR-15 BCGs.

If you're planning on doing some long-range shooting, chances are you'll be doing it prone. And if you are - then you'll need something to lay on, such as a shooting mat! Combining your rifle bag and shooting mat into one saves you on bulk, weight, and just makes things easier. The VISM  Rifle Case & Shooting Mat is by far the best one we've used. Find all of our Best Rifle Bag recommendations!

Reliable enough to be EDC but with a cool (and useful) twist to the idea, these are hands down the best see-through magazines on the market.

The Holosun HM3x takes the cake when it comes to clear glass, IP67 ratings, and a nice mount. This one is go-to for red dot magnification. Trust us, you won't be disappointed. You can check it out in our Best 3x Red Dot Magnifiers. 

Again from Daniel Defense...our favorite pick for a free-floating handguard AR-15.  This variant has the mid-length gas system and 16" barrel.  Want to learn more about how we made our choice?  Check out our Best AR-15 Guide.

Own the night with night vision binoculars! Be it looking for game or just enjoying a night out, night vision has a huge range of applications from tactical to just awesome. Take a look at the Best Night Vision Binoculars!

Colt has more experience with making the 1911 than any other manufacture. From the first iteration of the design to today, Colt 1911s are highly respected for their reliability, look, fit, and feel. If you need a rock solid compact 1911, the Colt Defender is at the top.

Wilson Combat is best known for their 1911 work, some of the best gunsmiths in the business - they know how to build a gun. Their AR and barrels work is no different, it is simply amazing. If you want to knock the wings off a fly, Wilson Combat barrel might be what you're looking for. Read more about it and other AR-10 barrels in the Best AR-10 Barrels!

The Holosun 507C has every feature we look for in a pistol red dot. It's got shake-awake, a crisp chevron reticle, night-vision compatibility, and a solar panel that extends an already impressive battery life. The best part? It's affordable enough for the average shooter. Read more in our review!

Our favorite hybrid style of holster, Hidden Hybrid blends Amish leather with a fitted shell. This brings both comfort and retention to concealed carry. They have plenty of options when it comes to gun models, so you can find what you need. So good we feature them in our Best Glock 19 Holsters! 

Our favorite 5.56 XM855 "green tip" round with the steel penetrator. Buy it cheap and stack it deep!  See more at Best AR-15 Ammo for Self-Defense & Range.

In use with US SOCOM, Daniel Defense rifles have literally been there and done that around the world. Good enough for SOCOM, good enough for all of us.

Not a cartridge that many people carry anymore, but still worth considering if you want a new CCW. Sig Sauer V-Crown is a great line of ammo and their .357 Sig offering is no different. This is ammo you can trust! Don't forget to read about the Best .357 Sig Ammo!

My favorite precision rifle.  My older generation model shoots under 1/2 MOA consistently and because of the bullpup design...it's well-balanced and shorter than an AR-15.  See more at Best Bullpup Rifles & Shotguns.