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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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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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Best Glock 20 Magazines [2025 Buying Guide]
Believe it or not, the 10mm is a rather versatile round. Want to defend yourself against an attacker? Or maybe an adult grizzly bear? Well, the 10mm will...
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Springfield Armory Hellcat/Pro Magazines: The Best Options For Every Occasion
Five years ago, Springfield Armory released the Hellcat. Due to its impressive capacity—11+1 rounds via a flush magazine—it quickly became an industry-leading...
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Best Glock 22 Magazines [2025 Buying Guide]
The Glock 22 was introduced in 1990 as part of the wave of .40 S&W pistols hitting the market when everyone was going crazy over the Miami-Dade FBI...
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Best Glock 21 Magazines [2025 Buying Guide]
Glock introduced its first pistol chambered in .45 ACP in 1990, serving as a direct competitor for the heavier but well-established 1911, which dominated...
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Just Released: Springfield Armory Saint Victor 5.56 Pistol
I’ve been shooting one Springfield Saint model or another for years, from the base model to the Saint Edge. While each model differs quite a bit, they...
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AXIL Spotlight: Quality & Affordable Hearing Protection
Personal protective equipment (PPE) falls on the less glamorous side of shooting but is paramount. Many people buy their first gun and a few boxes of ammo...
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Introducing Kash Patel: The ATF’s New Acting Director
By now, many of you have heard of Kash Patel, the public defender who clawed his way up to the top and is now the acting director of the FBI and ATF.
Patel...
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Extended Pistol and Rifle Magazines: Are They Reliable?
We’ve all been there; wishing we had a few more rounds and didn’t have to stop and reload as often at the range. Nobody wants to take time away from sending...
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The Best Firearms Accessories From SHOT Show 2025
Each year, when I get back from SHOT Show, the number one thing people usually ask me is which guns caught my eye. And I get it—the firearms of the show...
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SHOT Show 2025: The Year of Magpul
Manufacturers flock to Vegas every January to showcase their latest and upcoming releases, get a glimpse of the competition, and generally start the year...
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Mossberg’s New 590R Line: Where Shotguns and AR-15s Unite!
I don’t know about you, but when I think of Mossberg, I instantly think of shotguns. More specifically, the expansive 590 line of pump action offerings.
From...
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Our Favorite Firearms From SHOT Show 2025
When you have over 2,800 exhibitors in one place, showing off the latest and greatest guns and gear, picking your favorites can be extremely difficult....
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