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Century Arms AP5 Review: The Best MP5 Clone?
If you are looking for an iconic firearm, it doesn’t get much more iconic than the MP5. Movies, video games, and books all reference the compact firearm...
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.223 Remington vs 5.56 NATO: What’s the Difference for AR-15 Owners?
If you've recently purchased an AR-15 or are shopping for ammunition, you've probably noticed two cartridges that appear almost identical sitting side...
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The Top 10mm Pistols In 2026
Pistols are not always the best option when it comes to defensive needs. With the low stopping power that typically comes behind every trigger pull, most...
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7 Reliable Budget Pistols for 2026: Affordable Doesn’t Mean Cheap
I often see a lot of people catch heat online when asking for “budget” pistol recommendations. The argument is why would you ever bet your life on a pistol...
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Magpul PMAG GL9 Magazines Review: A Cost-effective Aftermarket Magazine For Your Glock
Glock owners did not choose their pistol because it was the flashiest one on the market. The same is true for their magazines.
Glock owners are looking...
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CZ 75 Magazines For Every Occasion: You Deserve The Best
The CZ-75 has been around since the 1970s. Modeled after the Browning Hi-Power, the CZ-75 was created by CZUB, which formed in the post-World War after...
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Factory vs. Aftermarket Glock Magazines: Reliability Matters
Glock has arguably the most aftermarket support of any firearm manufacturer. This support extends to accessories, internal components, and, of course,...
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Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Magazines: The Best For Every Occasion
The sub-compact and micro-compact market has been exploding over the last decade or so, and I’m all for it! While your compact and full-size pistols will...
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The Lancer L5AWM GEN 2 vs. GEN 1 AR-15 Magazine: A Worthy Upgrade?
If you’re like me, you’ve tried almost every AR-15 magazine under the sun and probably have at least a couple of Lancer Advanced Warfighter Magazines (L5AWM)...
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.400 Legend And The New DURAMAG Magazines: Efficiency At Its Finest
Nowadays, it seems like no matter where you look, a new caliber is coming around, claiming to be the next best thing. But then they fall short—just not...
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Next-Gen Translucent AR-15 Magazines: How Does The TMAG Stack Up?
AR-15 magazines come in many shapes and sizes, but translucent magazines have always been the most aesthetically pleasing, in my opinion. I mean, who doesn’t...
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First Impressions of the Magpul AMAGs: What’s Next?
Magpul has had massive success with its PMAGs, which have been feeding the AR, AK, and Glock platforms for years. Now, Magpul is bringing something new...
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Best Home Defense Ammo: Pistol, Rifle, And Shotgun
Finding the best ammo for home defense is paramount. We’ll discuss why it’s so crucial over the next few minutes.
If you think that using ball or target...
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Polymer vs. Steel Magazines: Is One Truly Better?
The AR-15 magazine market offers more options than rounds that will fit in a Magpul D-60 drum magazine. Especially given today’s political and economic...
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What Is The Best First Gun?
So, you finally decided to bite the bullet and buy your first gun. Excitement is through the roof. I’d even say you’ve watched a few YouTube videos and...
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5.56×45 vs. 300 Blackout: Why The Relatively New Gun Round Will Take Over
5.56x45 vs. .300 Blackout is one of those topics that can spark a massive debate in your gun circle. When you compare an old reliable like the 5.56x45...
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