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EOTECH EXPS3 HD Review: A Modern Evolution of the Proven EXPS3
Few optics have earned the kind of reputation that EOTECH's holographic sights have. Whether through military use, law enforcement applications, competitive...
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CCW Showdown: S&W Bodyguard 2.0 vs. Shield Plus vs. Equalizer
The battle of the best concealed carry-size Smith and Wesson pistol has begun. Today, we’re putting the Bodyguard 2.0, the Shield Plus, and the Equalizer...
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Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C Review: A Compact Contender For Your CCW
A little over a year ago, Springfield Armory released the Echelon. Its modularity and upgraded features were met with superior performance, so it quickly...
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Glock 26 Gen5 Review: A Compact Powerhouse for Everyday Carry
Concealed carrying is significantly more common than in 1994, the year the Glock 26 debuted in the American market. Compact handguns dominate the market,...
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Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Review: The Best AR-style .22 LR?
I’ll admit, there was a point in time when I thought having an AR-style rifle chambered in .22 LR was a waste of money. However, my mind quickly changed...
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Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Review: Pocket Pistol Protection
Compact .380 and 9MM pistols have long been favorites in the firearms community. Due to their portability, reliability, and effectiveness for self-defense,...
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Fine shooter, you and I are about to talk about the Surefire X300 Turbo and find out if it’s worth it or hype.
Up until a few weeks ago, I had a Coyote...
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Primary Weapons Systems MK114 MOD 1-M Review: Not Your Average AR-15
For the last few months, I’ve had the pleasure of testing out the Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) MK114 MOD 1-M, and after several hundred rounds, it’s time...
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Stribog SP9A1 Review: A Work Horse Pistol Caliber Carbine
Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC) are some of the most popular firearms on the market, starting their rise in prominence in the early 2010s. Offerings from...
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Springfield Armory XD Mod.3 OSP Review: The Definition of Bang For Your Buck
Springfield Armory is not one of the first manufacturers to come to mind when you think of budget firearms, which is not a bad thing. So it catches your...
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Bear Creek Arsenal BC-201 Review: A 10/22 Competitor?
Over the last several years, I’ve become increasingly interested in rimfire firearms, with the Ruger 10/22 being one of my favorites. So when I saw the...
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Mossberg 590S Compact Optic-Ready Review: A Top Home Defense Shotgun
While the debate will never end regarding what type of firearm is “best” for home defense, I prefer to have a variety of options, just in case. That said,...
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Compact Carry Competition: Glock 19 Gen5 MOS vs. Springfield Echelon 4.0C
The Glock 19 has been a staple in the concealed carry community for decades. Each year, manufacturers introduce new compact options or tweak their existing...
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