Scott Murdock is a Marine Corps veteran with a basic working knowledge of shooting, written English, and photography. He's passionate about helping readers find quality gear that's worthy of their money. You can find more of his work at Task & Purpose, Free Range American, and Outdoor Life.
Experience
- Marine Corps rifle and pistol expert
- Competed in the Marine Corps 2013 Western Division Matches
- Completed the Vortex Edge long-range pipeline.
- Hunter
- Precision Shooter
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New Product Highlight: Holosun IRIS-3
2 days ago
The new Holosun IRIS-3 infrared illuminator is here to make night vision more affordable. Let’s hit the lights and take a look! (Read)
New Product Highlight: Palmetto State Armory Sabre-11
4 days ago
Palmetto State Armory is getting into the 2011 game with the Sabre-11 concept. Should we get our hopes up for this pistol? (Read)
New Product Highlight: SNT Motiv K2S
1 week ago
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Want a seriously cool foreign military service rifle? The SNT Motiv K2S will be our civilian-friendly version of South Korea's Daewoo K2. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Palmetto State Armory Mixtape
1 week ago
Call it a remix, call it a bootleg copy, or call it the hottest AR pistol of 2025. The PSA Mixtape is going to rock your socks off. (Read)
Smith & Wesson M&P Carry Comp Review: Are Compensators Worth It?
1 week ago
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Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center upgraded the M&P9 M2.0 Compact with an integrated compensator. We put it to the test. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter, New Cartridge Options
2 weeks ago
Smith & Wesson is expanding its lever gun lineup with a blacked-out synthetic stock and two straight-walled cartridges. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Taurus GX2
2 weeks ago
The new Taurus GX2 CCW pistol offers most of the features we want. Best of all, it’s super affordable. Should you buy one? Let's see! (Read)
New Product Highlight: Olight Osight Gen 2
3 weeks ago
Olight just updated its Osight pistol optic line with a multi-reticle and an all-new enclosed emitter red dot. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Vortex GlassPak Pro Accessories
3 weeks ago
Build your ideal binocular harness setup for hunting shooting, and whatever else you’re up to with the new Vortex GlassPak Pro accessories. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Strike Arms Pistol Compact Frame
3 weeks ago
Strike Arms just released its first serialized firearm. Is the Pistol Compact Frame a better Glock 19? Maybe! (Read)
New Product Highlight: Staccato HD P4
4 weeks ago
Yes, it’s still a premium Staccato. And yes, for the first time, it takes Glock mags! Is this the do-it-all pistol you've been waiting for? (Read)
New Product Highlight: Henry Lever Action Supreme Rifle
4 weeks ago
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Henry’s first new rifle of 2025 has old-school charm and modern features. Meet the Lever Action Supreme Rifle! (Read)
