Guns that will disappoint you long before they fail
A gun doesn’t have to break to let you down. Most of the time, disappointment shows up way earlier—when…
Cartridges that should have been replaced years ago
Some cartridges stick around because they used to fill a real gap. Others hang on because “it’s what my…
Calibers that fade fast once the season gets tough
A caliber can look great in perfect conditions: warm range day, calm wind, broadside target, and plenty of time….
Rifles that turn clean shots into mystery misses
Nothing will make you doubt your own shooting like a rifle that should be hitting…and just isn’t. You break…
The new Glock Gen 6 explained: updates, features, and early impressions
The launch of Glock’s new Gen 6 pistols, including updated versions of the G17, G19, and G45, has quickly…
Handguns that take too much tuning to trust
Some handguns can be made great. The problem is how many of them require that work up front—polishing, extractor…
Pistols that fall short of their concealed carry reputation
Some pistols get a carry reputation because they look right on a spec sheet: small, light, “high capacity,” good…
Pistols that look promising but shoot poorly
Some pistols look like a win when you handle them at the counter. They fit the hand, the brand…
Rifles that can’t hold a group after the first barrel warm-up
A rifle that prints a nice cold-bore group and then starts wandering as the barrel heats up is one…
What the latest handgun trends say about where the market is headed
Handgun buyers are sending a clear message: they want more capability, more personalization and more value, even as they…