0
The Mag Reload
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...
Learn more
Most Popular
![The Best AR-15 Charging Handles [2025 Buying Guide]](https://themagshack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Mag-Shack-Blog-Photos-3-320x320.jpg)
Featured articles
.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...
Learn more
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...
Learn more
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...
Learn more
Read by category
Recent articles
Best Drum Magazines In 2026: Fun Mags For Every Caliber
Drum magazines have been cool since World War II, when submachine guns like the American Thompson and Russian PPSh-41 took to the field with more ammo...
Learn more
Best Binoculars & Rangefinders in 2026: Budget to Premium
The right tools, like quality binoculars and a reliable rangefinder, solve problems long before you get in the field and before you ever pull the trigger....
Learn more
EOTECH EXPS3-DCR Review: Your Danger Close Protector
The EOTECH EXPS3 has been a staple on many of my builds, as it provides a fantastic balance of target acquisition speed, features, and precision at short...
Learn more
Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C Comp Review: A Top 9mm Contender
When Springfield Armory first dropped the Echelon, it turned heads for its modular chassis, direct-mounting optic capabilities, and out-of-the-box performance....
Learn more
Best AR-15 Stocks: Adjustable, Minimalist, Precision, and More!
The AR-15 is often praised for its modularity, and for good reason. There are no other rifles that allow the shooter to tailor ergonomics, balance, and...
Learn more
Top FN Scar Alternatives: Battle Rifles You Can Trust
When the SCAR first came out, I remember everyone thinking the AR-15 platform was finished and that it would be the brand-new military rifle for the next...
Learn more
Hornady Spotlight: Precision, Power, and American Innovation
The name Hornady is synonymous with quality ammunition. For decades, Hornady, based in Nebraska, has helped define what precision means to American shooters,...
Learn more
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X Review: The Superior Shield
Over the last decade or so, we’ve seen several iterations of the Smith & Wesson Shield, and I’ve owned almost every one at one point or another. So,...
Learn more
Best Range Ammunition: Calibers, Cost, and Compatibility
Something many new shooters don’t take into account when purchasing their first firearm is the cost of ammo. You save up to buy the gun, and then blow...
Learn more
Hands-On Review: Vortex Defender-CCW Enclosed Solar Red Dot Sight
I've been running the Vortex Defender-CCW on one of my Glock 43X pistols for quite a while now, with no real complaints, but I'd be lying if I said there...
Learn more
Best Stocking Stuffers For Gun Enthusiasts
My lady always tells me it’s hard to buy gifts for me because I never use them. Over the years, she has asked me, “What can I get you that you will use?”...
Learn more
Best .300 Blackout Ammo in 2025: Subsonic and Supersonic
.300 Blackout is a relatively new caliber compared to other popular modern calibers, but it excels at its job. It was created to give Special Forces and...
Learn more