
H&R M16A1 Review: Retro Done Right
Grab your helmet and strap in as we shoot the H&R M16A1 to see if this retro rifle performs as good as it looks.

Grab your helmet and strap in as we shoot the H&R M16A1 to see if this retro rifle performs as good as it looks.
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The L89 is a duty-rated, upgraded AR-15 from Sons of Liberty Gun Works. But does these upgrades justify its price? We find out!
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We look at two different AR bolt-action uppers from Bear Creek Arsenal to see if they are a pair of smoking aces or a risky gamble.

We go hands-on with the Bear Creek Arsenal BC-15 in 7.62x39mm to see how well a budget AR chambered in an AK caliber holds up.
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The new Springfield Armory Saint Victor boasts an attractive price and tasteful upgrades. Is this the only AR-15 you need?
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The Andro Corp ACI-15 Bravo 16 is a budget level AR but with surprising results. Come read up on how this rifle punches above its weight!

What if you could have a duty-rated gun that fell into a budget price? You might be talking about the IWI Zion-15. We tested it to see if it fits the bill.

We tested the PSA PA-15 and Sabre-15 side-by-side to see if the budget AR or high-end AR came out on top. Come see the results!
The Trijicon MRO SD + 3X Magnifier combo is a steep investment but do these feature-packed optics justify the price? We tested them to find out.

We take a look at the Sig Sauer Romeo5X Gen 2 to see if this affordable red dot is worthy of your next budget build.

Hands-on Ruger SFAR review: We tested Ruger’s small-frame AR-10 in .308 to see if it delivers big power in a lightweight AR-15-sized package.

We tested the Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport III to see how it performs under real testing conditions. Is it worth the upgrade? Find out here!