Editor’s Picks: Guns & Gear

The 1911 is an art form of a firearm. Designed to be hand fitted, the 1911 takes a craftsman to manufacture well. While a truly hand-built 1911 will run you thousands of dollars, PSA is able to deliver a 1911 that is smooth shooting, feels amazing in the hand, and is reliable as anything all for a low wallet-friendly price. Take a look at our Best Affordable 1911s for the in-depth review on it and more 1911s!

Value to cost is often subjective, but we can speak from experience that this is a great gun at a great price. Fact is: one of our editors trust the S&W 642 so much that it is the CCW he bought his mother when she needed to switch to a revolver. Read all of our 38 picks in our 7 Best CCW .38 Revolvers!

Want the clearest glass at low magnification that is perfect for competition?  The Razor HD Gen 2 is the perfect pick.

Who hasn't heard of Glock?  The full-size 9mm Glock 17 is ultra reliable, the Glock "Safe Action" trigger safety, and now comes with adjustable backstraps to better fit your hand.  Find out more at our Best Handgun for Beginners and Home Defense.

One of our favorite pistol caliber carbines...the CZ Scorpion is easy to shoot, the 9mm ammo is affordable and reliable.  The new perfect home defense rifle.  Learn more in our in-depth review.

A rock-solid platform for any long-range precision shooting build, our Howa 1500 in an MDT ESS Chassis shot 1/5th MOA! Read about it and more in our hands-on review of the MDT ESS!

The best option for adjustable stocks combining the best of most worlds in terms of cheek weld, adjustability, and weight. For a LOT more information and hands-on recommendations, take a look at our 12 Best AR-15 Stocks article!

Trijicon has a long history of being in the right hands in the wrong places, from law enforcement to the military overseas - Trijicon is trusted to handle not only the most adverse physical conditions but also to be working perfectly when it counts most.

Gerber is a solid company when it comes to anything outdoors, especially if we're talking about knives and multitools. The StrongArm is a great survival knife that comes in at a very reasonable price. Take a look at the complete review and guide to the Best Survival Knives!

Want to venture into the world of hunting semi-auto shotguns on a budget?  The Stoeger m3500 is what you're looking for.  Check out the rest of the Best Semi-Auto Shotguns.

The Streamlight TLR-8 is a handy accessory perfect for your concealed carry or home defense setup. This model delivers pinpoint accuracy and doesn't completely shatter your bank account. It's a good blend of performance and value. You can read more about it in our Best Handgun Laser Sights.  

It's a bayonet that can fit on a pistol rail. We can confirm it works. If you need a great meme upgrade, this is one option! Take a look at more Weird Tactical Things From Amazon!

6.5 CM is designed for long range and high quality, but you don't want to spend a fortune every time you want to take your rifle to the range. For plinking and training, Sellier & Bellot FMJBT is outstanding ammo at a reasonable price.

We love single-action revolvers, they might not be the most useful in these modern times but they are still just awesome to shoot. Heritage Rough Rider is hands down one of our favorite range toys and one of the go-to guns we pick when introducing new friends to shooting! If you want to see all of our top picks, check out the Best .22LR Handguns review!

The main reason to keep a nightstand gun is so that it is ready when you need it most. But you also want to keep your firearm safe from unauthorized users...such as kids. GunVault Speedvault is a great option that fits both needs! Find more options and our review of the Speedvault in our Best Safes review!

.300 Win Mag can take any game in the world. Period. It's a beast of a cartridge looking for a bull moose, rutting elk, or charging elephant to take down. Read all about it and our top picks in our .300 Winchester Magnum article!

Grey Ghost's Glock Slides are our favorite aftermarket Glock slides for a few reasons. First, they look really nice and run amazingly. Featuring ultra-tight tolerances, they come in standard and RMR cut options. We've run them for years, and they have stood the test of time. To learn more, check out the Best Aftermarket Glock Slides.

The PRO combines the robustness that made Aimpoint famous coupled with great battery life and a lower price point.  Check the full review or more scopes in Best AR-15 Optics & Scopes.