Category Buyer’s Guide

The most popular pistol lights tested with tons of rounds through them. Find out the best in terms of reliability, budget, lumens, beam pattern, and more. (Read)

We've got a by-the-numbers comparison of the .40 cal offerings from Glock so you can decide which one is best for you. (Read)

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)

Want to hit a target half a mile away without breaking the bank? We go over what we look for in a rifle and our picks for the best 1000 yard guns around $1000. (Read)

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)

Muzzleloading rifles are an old-school classic, but getting into this line of firearms can be challenging. We'll take the mystery out of it and help you pick your first (or next) Muzzleloading Rifle! (Read)

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)

Think revolvers are too old school? We'll cover reasons why revolvers still rule in the modern world (plus our picks of the best models and brands.) (Read)

Building an AR-10 is a great way to get a great gun that shoots big bullets for a (relatively) small amount of money. These are the best lowers for building an AR-10 that won't disappoint. (Read)

You'd BERETTA be my Valentine. Sorry. Here's our picks for the best gifts you can get yourself. Or not so subtly hint to your significant other. (Read)

We bought a bunch of the most popular EDC knives to carry, test, and torture. Find out which ones make the cut at our different price points. (Read)

Looking to upgrade your M&P series with a better trigger? We cover the best models from Apex and Agency for all flavors...including the new 2.0 versions. (Read)

We sat down recently to brainstorm the AR's we'd build if money, time, and other constraints were thrown out the window. These are the guns we came up with. Take a look, and let us know what you think! (Read)

SHOT Show 2018 is over...here's our favorite new carry guns for 2018. Stay tuned for in-depth reviews on all the ones we can get our hands on. (Read)