The Best .300 Blackout Barrels

.300 Blackout barrels are a popular choice among firearm enthusiasts for their versatility and performance. There is a variety of 300 Blackout barrels available in different lengths, flutes, and finishes, allowing for personalization of weapon length and performance. Selecting the perfect barrel chambered in .300 AAC Blackout can be a little tricky as one has… Continue reading The Best .300 Blackout Barrels

Best Rimfire Scopes: Small Calibers, Big Performance

If you’ve been shooting your .22LR with iron sights and wondering whether a scope is worth the investment, let me save you some time: it absolutely is. After putting more than 17 different rimfire scopes through their paces over the past few months, I can tell you that the right optic will transform your shooting… Continue reading Best Rimfire Scopes: Small Calibers, Big Performance

The Best .30-06 Rifles: A Timeless Caliber for Modern Hunters

What is the .30-06 cartridge and what keeps it one of America’s most popular hunting and competition rounds? We examine this .30-caliber military classic, explain why it has endured for over a century, and provide a selection of great “Aught Six” rifles. There’s no shortage of quality rifled chambered in this classic cartridge, so we… Continue reading The Best .30-06 Rifles: A Timeless Caliber for Modern Hunters

Best Home Defense Shotguns in 2025: Tactical vs. Traditional Picks

The Terminator series, The Fast and The Furious franchise, John Wick. What’s at the center of these movies, other than overpaid actors and scenes that rely too heavily of CGI? Pistol grip shotguns. Hollywood features them for a reason; they are damned cool. Feature films make these shotguns look good, but are they the stars… Continue reading Best Home Defense Shotguns in 2025: Tactical vs. Traditional Picks

Best AR-15 Pistols 2025 Tested: Complete Buyer’s Guide

The AR-15 platform, originally designed by Eugene Stoner in the late 1950s, has undergone numerous transformations over the decades, adapting to the ever-evolving needs of firearm enthusiasts and professionals alike. Among the most popular transformations was the emergence of the AR pistol variant, which capitalized on the platform’s versatility and inherent adaptability. While the AR-15… Continue reading Best AR-15 Pistols 2025 Tested: Complete Buyer’s Guide

Best Lever-Action Rifles: From Classic To Cutting-Edge

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Few firearms capture the imagination quite like lever-action rifles. A Winchester 94 with a walnut stock and pistol grip was one of the iconic guns that helped win the American West. Over a century since the settling of the frontiers, these guns are still relevant, beautiful, and practical — and as of late, few types… Continue reading Best Lever-Action Rifles: From Classic To Cutting-Edge

The Best 9mm Suppressors: Let’s Get Quiet

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When you need to keep things quiet, be it for range etiquette, home defense needs, or tactical applications, suppressors are a must-have accessory. And there’s no better platform to suppress than 9mm firearms. Given that 9mm pistols are incredibly common these days — serving as everything from everyday carry sidearms to home defense weapons and… Continue reading The Best 9mm Suppressors: Let’s Get Quiet

The Best 300 Blackout Rifles: These Dominated Our Range Tests

Born in the early 2010s when a few unnamed military special operators needed a specialized close-combat round, the .300 AAC Blackout is no passing fad — the BLK has become one of the most popular AR cartridges around. Whether you’re hunting hogs in thick brush, defending your home, or looking for the ultimate suppressed platform,… Continue reading The Best 300 Blackout Rifles: These Dominated Our Range Tests