Author: Kenzie Fitzpatrick

Kenzie Fitzpatrick is a professional 3-gun competitive shooter, an NRA-certified Pistol Instructor & Range Safety Officer, a certified AR-15 Armorer, an NROI-certified Chief Range Officer, & host of the Reticle Up Podcast.

Complete Guide to Binary Triggers: Top Picks for Glocks, ARs, and More

What is a binary trigger? An aftermarket trigger for semi-automatic guns that allows one round to be fired upon the trigger pull and a single round to be fired as the trigger springs back AKA binary shooting or double tap. The binary trigger will enable you to shoot twice as fast with the same amount… Continue reading Complete Guide to Binary Triggers: Top Picks for Glocks, ARs, and More

9mm PCC Picks: Pistol Caliber Advantages Explained

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In the vast landscape of firearms, pistol-caliber carbines (PCCs) occupy a unique niche. Neither fully a pistol nor a rifle, these hybrid weapons have sparked debates and discussions among gun enthusiasts for decades. But what is it about PCCs that has kept them in the limelight for so long?

Top .458 SOCOM Uppers: Unlock Next Level Stopping Power

The .458 SOCOM (Special Operations Command) round is a powerful defensive round with roots in military history. The best .458 SOCOM Upper Receivers seamlessly handle the firepower this round produces and are engineered to perform in the harshest combat conditions. We’ve provided our selections in both complete and stripped uppers so you can pick the… Continue reading Top .458 SOCOM Uppers: Unlock Next Level Stopping Power

Tyrant Designs Reviewed

Chicago-based Tyrant Designs’ custom AR-15 and aluminum handgun parts will be familiar to anyone who prefers a custom look to their firearms. They are the creators of the skeletonized aluminum AR-15 grip, which many companies have now begun to copy thanks to its light weight and flashy look. Tyrant Designs was made official in 2015,… Continue reading Tyrant Designs Reviewed

11 AR Slings That Don’t Suck

The AR-15 rifle, a descendant of the original design by Eugene Stoner in the late 1950s, has seen various modifications and improvements over the decades. Yet, one accessory remains paramount regardless of the rifle’s iteration: the sling. Historically, slings have been instrumental in warfare, allowing soldiers to carry their weapons with ease, from the Roman… Continue reading 11 AR Slings That Don’t Suck

Real Avid AR15 Armorer’s Master Kit Review [Hands-On]

Guide to Everything AR The AR-15 is arguably the most common rifle Americans own, and then can be found at just about every LGS. ARs are also relatively simple to build on your own. Whether you plan to buy or build an AR, someone has to have the proper tools to put it together. Thanks… Continue reading Real Avid AR15 Armorer’s Master Kit Review [Hands-On]

Real Avid Tools Review: Unlock Your Inner Gunsmith [Hands-On]

Have you ever walked into Home Depot or Lowe’s and been overwhelmed by how many brands of tools there are on the shelves and what all those tools do? It’s hard to know what brand makes the best products, what tools will last a lifetime, and what is crap. Shopping for AR-15 tools is similar… Continue reading Real Avid Tools Review: Unlock Your Inner Gunsmith [Hands-On]