Editor’s Picks: Guns & Gear

Colt was the first producer of the 1911 back in...1911. Being the oldest and most prolific producer of a handgun helps a lot in making you one of the best at doing it. If practice makes perfect, then Colt has a huge leg up on the competition.

Lots of calls to choose from, well-made design that can survive the field, and decently lightweight - perfect for the starting hunter or if you have a new predator problem you're trying to solve. Read about this call and more in the Best Predator Calls!

When you absolutely need your red dot to turn on, hold zero, and survive a literal bomb blast...you go Aimpoint.  The Micro keeps it compact.  Check out more picks in our Best AR-15 Optics & Scopes.

Yes, you can put a good red dot on your pistol without breaking the bank. The Primary Arms SLx RS-10 has a sharp 3-MOA dot, a long battery run time, and we couldn't break it during our testing. Still not convinced? Read more in our full review!

The Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 upper is a fantastic upgrade for an existing AR-15 or a great starting point for a high-end build. As you'd expect from Daniel Defense, it's accurate, reliable, and runs great. Want to learn more? We have a review for that!

Looking for a recon (Recce) rifle? This BCM is our favorite. Learn what makes a rifle a Recce one and some of our other picks in Best Recce Rifles.

You can't tell the difference from the Relentless and a normal belt...except that it's much stiffer.  What I usually wear for CCW and even competition.  See more options at Best Gun Belts.

Winchester is THE name in lever actions and their Model 94 was the pinnacle of lever action design. If you're looking to have a rifle you can pass down for generations, a Winchester 94 is for you! Take a look at our complete review in the Best Lever Action Guns!

Vortex Optics is one of our go-to brands for scopes of all kinds due to their fair price, great quality, and amazing warranty. While the Strike Eagle isn't our top pick, it is our top pick for the price and an outstanding option for anyone getting into long range shooting! Take a look at more top end glass in our Best Long Range Rifle Scopes article!

Primary Arms has a lot of great optics under their name, if you're looking for a great optic at a good price - this one delivers the best value for your dollars! Take a look at more top end glass in our Best Long Range Rifle Scopes article!

Hard side cases can be really pricey, but when you need more protection than what a soft-case offers - you need to step up your rifle case budget. Thankfully, Plano is perfect for a budget! While not the most durable case on the market, it does fill a great role. Find all of our Best Rifle Bag recommendations!

The best overall, if you're looking for a general upgrade with no special requires other than being a great night sight - this is the one for you. Reliable, high visibility, and draws in the shooter's eyes, Trijicon makes a great set of sights.

Great fitting, touch-screen enabled, and $20...what more could you ask for?  Check out the rest of our picks at Best Shooting Gloves.

The Sig Sauer P365 XMacro is a dynamite 9mm handgun designed with concealed carry in mind. Boasting 17+1 rounds, it's big enough to get your hands around comfortably but still very easy to conceal. The P365 also has a large aftermarket, so finding the perfect holster to carry it is easy-peasy. You can read more about this gun in our review of the Sig Sauer P365 X-Macro!

Simple and cheap, these mounts are great for more than just the car - they are also great for under desks or other out of the way places where quick access to a firearm is needed. Read about it and more car holsters in our Best Car Holsters review!

The Tisas 1911 A1 Government model has set a new standard for how good a 1911 can be at a ridiculously low price point. Despite having a fully forged frame and slide, fully machined parts, and an excellent fitment and smooth finish, the Tisas 1911 A1 only runs about $300-350. These guns run reliably, have good triggers, and look the part - all while being easy on the wallet. Check out our full review!

Oh man, we LOVE this rifle! The AR-10 is the AR that started it all and the BRN-10 Retro is based on the very early design. This isn't a true reproduction since Brownells has made some small changes to make the BRN-10 more adaptable to the modern shooter - and more importantly, to be compatible with other AR-10 main parts such as the trigger and BCG. This is a "reproduction" that is designed to be a shooter's rifle, not a safe queen. Check out the Complete Hands-on Review!

Lever-action action rifles went out of favor due to a number of reasons, one of the biggest was that you can't use a pointed bullet with a tube magazine. Hornady has solved that problem and taken lever-action ammo into the space-age with their LeverEvolution line! Take a look at more great lever-action rifle ammo in our Best .30-30 Ammo guide!