15 reasons the 1911 still wins respect after all these years
The 1911 has been argued over for longer than most pistol designs have even been around. Some shooters love…
15 rifles that outperformed expectations in the field
Some rifles do not look like much when you first see them. They may have plain stocks, modest price…
Firearms that buyers wish they had avoided after trying them out
Plenty of firearms look better before money changes hands. A model has a strong name, a cool feature, a…
Old hunting rifles that never lost their edge
Some hunting rifles get old in the wrong way. They become heavy for no good reason, awkward to scope,…
The firearms that cost more than they’re worth
Some firearms are expensive because they are rare, beautifully made, historically important, or genuinely hard to replace. That is…
Rifles that proved expensive and underwhelming in the field
Some rifles look great in a catalog and feel even better when you are standing at the counter talking…
The handguns that never lived up to the hype
Some handguns get a reputation before most people have really used them. A famous name, a big launch, a…
The best concealed carry handguns on the market in 2026
Concealed carry guns have gotten better, but choosing one has not gotten easier. The market is full of slim…
Handguns that stop looking ordinary after real use
Some handguns look plain in the case. They do not have wild slide cuts, rare finishes, big collector energy,…
The best hammer-fired pistols you should get right now
Hammer-fired pistols never really went away. Striker-fired guns took over most of the carry and duty shelves because they…