Category Buyer’s Guide

Our favorite complete AR-15 upper receiver picks for general purpose, short barrel, pinned, and lightweight builds. (Read)

Find out the best AR-15 upgrades across the entire platform and different budgets. Learn why we chose each item and how they perform in our test builds. (Read)

We break down the best handguns for women in various calibers based on our own hands-on testing with the women of Pew Pew Tactical. (Read)

Quickly learn what makes a tactical shotgun, why it's so effective, ammo selection, pros/cons, and our best home defense shotgun picks. (Read)

Thinking of going .300 Blackout? Find out how it compares to the 5.56 in ballistics and knockdown power. (Read)

What's the best concealed carry holster? We cover what makes a great holster and choose our favs for IWB, OWB, ankle, & shoulder holsters. (Read)

Can a .380 pistol save your life? We'll cover what the round can do and our top picks for the best .380 ACP pistols. (Read)

Looking to do a private sale of a gun? We cover the pros, cons, laws, and what to watch out for when buying from individuals. (Read)

Not sure what AR-15 stripped upper receiver to get? We go through our personal go-to mil-spec receiver, lightweight, and just plain cool options. (Read)

There's tons of red dots. Learn the different types, their pros/cons, and our top picks based on real-world use with thousands of rounds. (Read)

Learn what the California Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale is, its brief history, and the current state of legislation. (Read)

Quickly learn what makes a rifle "featureless," how to build a featureless AR-15, the benefits, and top mods for grips, stocks, and muzzle devices. (Read)

Find out the best 1911 upgrades to make your gun perfect. We're breaking it down into easy DIY mods, gunsmith required upgrades, and recommended products. (Read)

Need quick access to your handgun? We cover essential things to consider and models of safes perfect for any budget. (Read)