The Glock 19 is the most popular carry handgun in America, but is it really all that it’s cracked up to be, or has it just become the “default” choice? The vanilla ice cream of the handgun world? Well, I’ve owned and carried the G19 for years, and honestly, I’m not sure. I’m a fan,… Continue reading Glock 19 Review: The Versatility King
Month: May 2025
Best AR-10 Rifles: Power, Precision, and Versatility
The AR-10 is the grandfather of all modern sporting rifles — and the daddy of the comparatively smaller AR-15. At its core, the AR-10 is a semi-automatic rifle that takes everything you love about the AR-15 platform and scales it up to handle bigger, more powerful cartridges like .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .260 Remington.… Continue reading Best AR-10 Rifles: Power, Precision, and Versatility
The Best Taurus Revolvers
Based in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil – Forjas Taurus is a manufacturing conglomerate founded in 1939. Originally focused on tool and die forging, the company now consists of a variety of divisions that specialize in metals manufacturing, plastics, body armors, helmets, and civil construction – as well as Taurus Armas, its firearm… Continue reading The Best Taurus Revolvers
SIG Sauer P320 M17 Review: Hands-On with The Civvy M17
If it’s good enough for the US Military and multiple law enforcement agencies across the country and worldwide, it should be good enough for you, right? That’s what I figured when I got the opportunity to pick up a surplus SIG Sauer P320 M17 from the West Point Military Academy’s competition pistol team. The SIG… Continue reading SIG Sauer P320 M17 Review: Hands-On with The Civvy M17
Mastering the 10mm: Top Pistols and Essential Buying Tips
In the diverse world of self-defense sidearms, while the 9mm pistols have traditionally held the spotlight, the 10mm variant is carving out a distinctive niche for itself. But what makes the 10mm stand out, and is it the right choice for you? In particular, for those venturing into the wild or residing in the backcountry,… Continue reading Mastering the 10mm: Top Pistols and Essential Buying Tips
Budget-Friendly Gun Safes: Top Picks Under $500
To create this guide, we got our hands on a number of these long gun safes and spent hours researching and testing them and their security features. We also interviewed gun safe experts who know a shocking amount about how to break into (or otherwise destroy) a gun safe. Here’s our advice on everything from… Continue reading Budget-Friendly Gun Safes: Top Picks Under $500
Top 9mm Handguns for Every Use: CCW, Home Defense & Range
The 9mm pistol is the staple handgun for many Americans. These weapons are versatile, affordable, and easy to learn to use, but sifting through the mountain of 9mm pistol models, sizes, configurations, actions, brands, etc. has led more than one aspiring handgun owner to abandon their search altogether. No need to stress. Below, you’ll find… Continue reading Top 9mm Handguns for Every Use: CCW, Home Defense & Range
The Best AR-12 Shotguns: Modern Firepower From Tactical to Sport
Bottom Line Up Front: The Typhoon Defense X12 is the best AR12 shotgun for most people. It pairs a familiar AR layout with a twin gas piston setup, helping with reliability and creating a smoother operation than other AR12s. It’s also got a surprisingly good trigger, giving you a reliable home defense or competition shotgun… Continue reading The Best AR-12 Shotguns: Modern Firepower From Tactical to Sport
Best Pistol Lights: Compact Weapon Lights & Laser Light Combos Tested
A pistol light is only a tool; the question is what task you have in mind, what you want in one and what you’re willing to part with. Every one of the lights on this list fits someone very well. Maybe that’s you, maybe it isn’t. Not everyone is best-served by a TLR-1 or Surefire… Continue reading Best Pistol Lights: Compact Weapon Lights & Laser Light Combos Tested
The Best Rifle Scopes: Clear Shots, Top Choices
From the rudimentary iron sights of yesteryear to today’s state-of-the-art optics, the journey of rifle scopes mirrors the evolution of shooting as both a sport and a survival skill. With a myriad of options spanning price points, sizes, and features, the modern shooter is presented with an overwhelming array of choices. Yet, at the heart… Continue reading The Best Rifle Scopes: Clear Shots, Top Choices