Matthew Collins
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Matthew Collins is a writer, editor, competitive shooter, hobby-level gunsmith and general firearms enthusiast. He has a background in the entertainment industry and currently works as one of our awesome writers in the field.
Experience
- Writer
- Editor
- Competitive shooter
- Hobby-level gunsmith
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Best .44 Magnum Revolvers & Rifles
6 years ago
61 Comments
Need a hand cannon? We cover the ballistics and background of the .44 Magnum. Plus our picks of the best revolvers & rifles out there right now. (Read)
Best .308 & 7.62x51 Ammo: Target Shooting, Plinking, & Hunting
6 years ago
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.308 has been around for a long time and there's lots of ammo...we pick our favorites for cheap plinking, accurate target shooting, and clean hunting. (Read)
Center Axis Relock: Is John Wick Right or Wrong?
6 years ago
23 Comments
John Wick does it...does the center axis relock (CAR) method have any place in real training? Or is it another Hollywood movie gun sin? (Read)
[Review] Radical Firearms Upper
6 years ago
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We review a dirt-cheap Radical Firearms upper that we got for $200. Is it the best bang-for-the-buck AR out there? Or is it headed for the back of the safe? (Read)
Best Stripped AR-15s: Easiest Way to a Custom Build
6 years ago
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Buying a stripped or "nearly-complete" AR is a great way to get a mostly-assembled gun that takes minimal effort, but is still custom to you. We cover our favorites. (Read)
The Truth About Brass vs. Steel Ammo
6 years ago
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Should you shoot steel-cased ammo? Or simply stick with the more expensive brass-cased ammo? We go through the facts and set things straight with some simple rules to follow. (Read)
8 Best .22LR Pistols of 2024 [Hands-On Tested]
6 years ago
229 Comments
Looking for the best .22LR handgun that won't break the bank? We give you some of our favorites based on price, accuracy, trigger, and more. (Read)
Franklin Armory BFSIII Binary Trigger [Review]
6 years ago
34 Comments
The Franklin Armory Binary Trigger allows a shooter to simulate full-auto fire without the expense and NFA restrictions of a truly fully-automatic lower. Find out more about this cool piece of engineering (and see why it might be going away forever). (Read)
Best Rifle Bipods of 2024: AR-15 & Bolt Guns
6 years ago
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Looking for the best bipod for your hunting rifle or AR-15? We cover what makes a great bipod and a few of the most popular ones out there that we owned or shot with extensively. (Read)
AR-10 vs AR-15: [What's Best For You?]
6 years ago
42 Comments
The AR-15 and AR-10 rifles are two of the most popular and successful rifles in history. Find out the differences, pros/cons, and what's best for you. (Read)
AR-15 Parts & Tools List: Building? [Start Here!]
6 years ago
23 Comments
Building an AR-style rifle is a great way to learn as a shooter, save money, and build a rifle that is distinctly yours. Here's all the parts you need, as well as info on choosing specific parts, and some gear we recommend. (Read)
Best Carbon Fiber Barrels: Cooler, Stronger, Lighter
6 years ago
27 Comments
Carbon Fiber barrels are one of the most amazing advancements in firearms since rifled barrels and select-fire. We took a look at what makes these barrels so great, why they perform so much better than other barrels, and who makes the best ones. (Read)
