There are many things I never thought I’d see in the firearms world, a bullpup AR15, an 8×57 M1 Garand, and a suppressed shotgun are a few that come to mind. But a red dot mounted on a small frame revolver is a bit more believable, and today we are looking at the first example;… Continue reading Taurus 856 TORO Review: An Honest Look at the First Optic-Ready Carry Revolver
Month: December 2025
Best Shot Timers Tested: Our Guide to Faster, More Accurate Shooting
If you’re anything like me, you are pro-gun control. No, we don’t mean taking away people’s constitutional rights; that’s absurd. I’m talking about making every shot count. Where rounds travel when fired is our responsibility, and it’s in everyone’s best interest for us to have as much control over them as humanly possible. One important… Continue reading Best Shot Timers Tested: Our Guide to Faster, More Accurate Shooting
The Best Revolvers: Expert-Tested & Rated for Defense, Hunting & Plinking
Revolvers are a staple American firearm and arguably some the best self-defense weapons you can buy. Wheel guns tend to be small, simple to use, easy to conceal and work in any type of holster, either open carry or beneath your shirt. More than that, most of them are chambered for cartridges that are powerful… Continue reading The Best Revolvers: Expert-Tested & Rated for Defense, Hunting & Plinking
Top Concealed Carry Holsters for Every Carry Position & Budget
Ah, a million options for concealed carry holsters and you have to pick just one (or maybe a couple of options). The number of holster options for concealed carry have exploded over the last decade — in part due to the now almost 20 million American CCW holders, having grown 34% since 2016. Rest assured… Continue reading Top Concealed Carry Holsters for Every Carry Position & Budget
Diamondback Firearms Review [2026]: Complete Guide to All Models
Diamondback Firearms is one of those companies that many have only “heard” about but haven’t had a chance to deal with as, when compared to gun makers like S&W or Ruger, they are seen as newcomers. However, don’t be confused, this Florida-based company is a juggernaut building up steam when it comes to production, while… Continue reading Diamondback Firearms Review [2026]: Complete Guide to All Models
The Ultimate M4 Upper Guide
Selecting the perfect M4 style upper receiver can be confusing, especially when it comes down to all the assorted flavors that are floating around out there. However, we have done the homework to answer those questions and guide you to the best options in what to look for in a good M4 upper.
Ruger Wrangler Review: Is This $180 .22 Revolver Worth It in 2026?
The Ruger Wrangler has quickly become one of Ruger’s most popular offerings and is a fan favorite among rimfire shooters on a budget. These kinds of inexpensive plinkers are fun to shoot, but with many brands that focus on fun can mean sub-standard quality and, uh, generous tolerances. That said, Ruger has a reputation for… Continue reading Ruger Wrangler Review: Is This $180 .22 Revolver Worth It in 2026?
5.56 vs 7.62: Complete Comparison Guide [Ballistics & More]
Headstamp-to-Headstamp is our series aimed at helping you grok everything ammo. It’s September of 1970. After a strongly worded letter from President Johnson and six weeks at Paris Island, a fresh recruit finds himself walking down a trail through a dense section of jungle, a newly minted Private in the Marine Corps. In his hands… Continue reading 5.56 vs 7.62: Complete Comparison Guide [Ballistics & More]
In-Depth Review: M&P Shield 2.0 Compact [Hands-On]
Is Smith & Wesson’s second-generation M&P Compact one of the best polymer-framed handguns on the market today? I put this striker-fired pistol through its paces and help you determine if this affordable 9mm is right for you.
TASER Pulse 2 Review: Watt’s Up Doc
The evolution from primitive weapons to modern self-defense tools has been nothing short of remarkable. Long gone are the days of relying on stones or pointy sticks — since the invention of firearms, humans have always sought better and more effective ways to protect themselves. Enter the TASER Pulse 2, a less-than-lethal tool that promises… Continue reading TASER Pulse 2 Review: Watt’s Up Doc