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3 - The Fastfire 4 - Budget Blasting Red Dot

The Fastfire 4 – Budget Blasting Red Dot

I approached the Fastfire 4 with a good degree of excitement. I loved the Fastfire 3 and would hope the Fastfire 4 lives up to its reputation.

The Best Rimfire Handguns - Plinking and Beyond

The Best Rimfire Handguns – Plinking and Beyond

There are tons of great rimfire firearms out there, so today, let’s focus on rimfire handguns. 

The Extar EP45 - Big Bore Subgun

The Extar EP45 – Big Bore Subgun

What started with a standard 9mm large format AR-type pistol has evolved into the EP45. This is a 45 ACP, large-format pistol. I mentioned it’s ARish, but it’s not an AR-15.

Man with new SIG handgun.

The Best Micro Compacts On the Market

Concealed carry guns have changed a lot over the years. We’ve gone from subcompacts to pocket pistols and single stack nines. Nowadays, the micro compact is in, and today, we are going to look at the top five currently on the market.

3 - The Best Drills For Beginners

Great Shooting Drills For Beginners

Drills provide a framework for practice and allow you to practice valuable skills in your off time. Using drills properly grows your skills and allows you to get sharp and stay sharp. 

Watch the LifeCard .22LR 'Credit Card' Pistol in Action

The Best Deep Concealment Carry Guns

Deep concealment handguns are their own separate genre of firearms that include a wide variety of calibers as well as a multitude of operational methods.

The Hi-Power in 2023 - Best Clones, Replicas, and Advancements

The Hi-Power in 2023 – Best Clones, Replicas, and Advancements

Recently the Hi-Power has seen quite the revival. Maybe the industry’s hard time coming up with something new spurned it.

3 - The Best Defensive Ammo - Rifle, Handgun and Shotgun

The Best Defensive Ammo – Rifle, Handgun and Shotgun

We use good defensive ammo because the task at hand is so important. Not only that, but we want a round that penetrates deep enough and does enough damage to effectively shut a threat down.

3 - The Best Folding Firearms

The Best Folding Firearms

There are more guns that fold in half now than ever before. Folding guns are typically handy little things that thrive in how compact they can become. 

2 - Getting Cozy with the SilencerCo Hybrid 46M

Getting Cozy with the SilencerCo Hybrid 46M

Suppressors are just so cool. SilencerCo leads the way with suppressor technology and has reaped numerous awards. Heck, the Banish 30 just received the Banish 30 won Guns and Ammo’s Silencer of the year. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Hybrid 46M sweeps award season next year. I got my hands on one of these new cans, and with the help of my local FFL/SOT, Big Bend Outfitters, I got to take it to the range and have my own quiet riot.