Editor’s Picks: Guns & Gear

Budget priced, but still effective enough to keep kids and the curious from fondling your firearms. Read the full review of this and a lot more safes in our Best Gun Safes for Pistols & Rifles!

My personal favorite for the one revolver you should own.  7 shots of either .38 or .357 goodness with a balanced 4" barrel.  Good trigger that can be easily turned into a great trigger.  See the rest of our Best Handgun for Beginners and Home Defense.

The MP5 is awesome. Period. There is no argument about it, it's just cool! From its place in pop-culture to its place in history, the MP5 has outlasted and outshined almost everything else that could be called its peer. Sadly, you can't get a real HK MP5, so the Zenith Z-5RS is the second best thing out there. Check out more MP5 clones!

If you want a good charging handle but you don't want to jump into the deep end of the budget, this is the handle for you. Read more about it in our 10 Best AR-15 Charging Handles review!

Ready for the next generation of AR-15 barrels?  Carbon fiber keeps it lighter, stronger, and cooler.  See more at Best Carbon Fiber Barrels.

The Peltor ComTac V is hands-down, one of the best when it comes to shooting ear protection. It's comfy, offers plenty of protection, and works whether you're shooting rifles or handguns. Downside...it's pricey but if you can stomach the price tag it's well worth it!

Want a great small frame .357 Mag but want to save a little?  You can't go wrong with the SP-101.  Check out the history of revolvers in our Top .357 Magnum Revolvers article.

If you are looking for build quality that is nearing the custom hand-fit level, check out the Dan Wesson Pointman 45. Exacting tolerances, frontstrap checkering, a fully adjustable rear sight, and an ultra crisp trigger make these some of the best and most accurate 1911s you can get before you start shelling out for ultra high-end custom guns.

Want something reliable but yet super affordable?  The Hatsan Escort Aimguard is the way to go.

Not a popular option, but every bit as reliable and durable as the more well-known names. FN makes great guns, period.

The Sig Sauer MPX combines the familiar AR-style controls with a soft-shooting gas piston system to create a modern pistol caliber carbine that is easy to run and easy to shoot. Check out our full review of the Sig Sauer MPX!

Need some top-tier binos? Maven is what you're looking for - period. With a huge price tag comes some of the best glass you've ever laid eyes on, crisp, clear, and outstanding light transfer - Maven has it all. Check out the full review of the Best Binoculars!

Most ACOGs run off of tritium and fiber optics, but some run off batteries like this model. Offering better illumination and adjustable settings, battery ACOGs are optics you can trust - always. Find out more in our Best ACOG Scopes [The Ultimate Guide]

If you're ready to take your clay throwing to new heights,  you'll need this thrower. Perfect for people that love trap and skeet, this thower does it all! Take a look at our complete review of the Best Clay Pigeon Throwers!

The perfect stepping stone for getting into red dots.  The TRS-25 stands up to abuse and still holds zero.  Be sure to get the right riser though.  Check out its specifications and more in our Best AR-15 Optics & Scopes guide.

These days, AAC 9mm is our go-to training ammo. It's reliable enough for training purposes, and we were pleasantly surprised with its accuracy during our hands-on testing. Grab a few boxes of this if you need to get reps at the range.

Hate the *sproing* of your buffer system?  Going with a lighter BCG?  Want your AR-15 to have less recoil?  Get this!  Learn more at Best Lightweight Bolt Carrier Groups.

Highly effective and often on sale for under $50, the VG6 line of brakes and comps really do an impressive job for their price points. We use them on a bunch of rifles from AR-15s to AKs to PRS bolt-action rifles. After thousands of rounds across a half dozen or more rifles, we can highly recommend the VG6 brakes! This Gamma model is also great for CA featureless rifles since it is just a brake, not a flash hider. Take a look at it and other great AR-15 comps in the Best 3-Gun Rifle Compensators!