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Cheapest AR-15 Complete Rifles & Builds
Want a reliable AR-15 for not a lot of cash? We cover the cheapest (but not cheaply made) complete AR-15s and build parts so you can pew pew on a budget.
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7 Best Pump-Action Shotguns [Home Defense & Hunting]
We walk you through our favorite pump-action shotguns for home defense and hunting and look at the pros and cons of pump-action shotguns.
Best Batons for Self-Defense: The Good, the Bad, & What to Buy
Batons have been used for hundreds of years. Find out the pros/cons of batons and then a couple of our favorite choices for self-defense!
Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal Review: Best All Metal 9mm?
Smith & Wesson’s M&P9 M2.0 Metal brings a metal frame to the M&P platform. But does this 9mm pistol do the job? We take it to the range to find out.
Pew Pew Meter Ratings
Rated guns from our Pew Pew Tactical community of readers! See what other readers like yourself have to say about these guns.
“The METE SFX series by Canik introduces another striker-fired, polymer 9mm pistol into an already crowded market. But priced just over $500 and with a bunch of extras, I think the METE SFX is a clear winner. The gun performed well at the range, shot accurately, and feels great.” – Johnny B
“The METE SFT by Canik offers another striker-fired, polymer 9mm pistol in an already crowded market. But priced just over $500 and with a bunch of extras, I think it offers a nice choice for those that want to carry without spending a ton of money. The SFT would make a decent addition to any concealed carry setup.” – Johnny B.
