What is Tannerite?
March 4, 2021
A Guide to America’s Favorite Binary Target Marker Variously described as shot indicators, reactive targets, or a target marker, Tannerite has been around for over
Author:
Michael Crites
Michael grew up shooting in the soggy hills around his SW Washington home. Now a father of 3, hobby farmer, & firearms enthusiast living on 10 acres in the Oregon country.
The Best AR-15 Rifles
March 3, 2021
The AR-15 platform gets a lot of attention and for good reason, it is one of the most reliable and versatile firearms ever created. We dive deep into “legos for adults”.
The Best Over-Under Shotguns
March 2, 2021
What makes for the best over-under shotguns — and what makes them special? We dive deep into world of U/Os.
The Best Gun Cleaning Kits
February 26, 2021
What are the best cleaning kits for your gun? Shooting guns is, well, dirty work. The soot and carbon can get everywhere, and depending on
The Best Lever-Action Rifles
February 25, 2021
The term “survival rifle” can mean different things to different people. We dive deep into the world of rifles built for when TSHTF.
The Best 9mm Ammo
February 24, 2021
Possibly the most popular centerfire ammunition made today, and almost certainly one of the most prolific, landing on the right 9mm ammo load for home
The Best Bullpup Shotguns
February 18, 2021
What makes for the best bullpup shotguns — and just what are they? We dive deep into the best puppies around.
The Best Survival Rifles
February 11, 2021
The term “survival rifle” can mean different things to different people. We dive deep into the world of rifles built for when TSHTF.
Single Action vs Double Action: A Comparison
February 9, 2021
Single Action vs Double Action: What’s the Difference? When looking at pistols you’ll likely run across the terms single-action and double-action. Though these distinctions may
The Best AR-15 Lasers
February 7, 2021
What are the best AR-15 lasers? It’s rare to find anyone with an AR not interested in hitting their target, but — depending on the
Glock 17 vs 19: A Comparison
February 5, 2021
Glock 17 vs 19: A Comparison The differences between the Glock 17 and Glock 19 are subtle but the two 9mm pistols certainly bring a
The Best .410 Shotguns
February 4, 2021
What makes for the best single-shot shotguns? We take a look at these on shot wonders.
The Best Concealed Carry Jackets
February 2, 2021
After testing more new models, we’ve updated our top recommendations to include a flannel jacket option, the Rothco Concealed Carry Flannel. We’re keeping the other
The Best AR12 Shotguns
February 2, 2021
What makes for the best AR12 shotguns? We take a look at the new kings of the scattergun set.
The Best AR-10 Rifles
February 2, 2021
Who makes the best AR-10 rifle? The grandfather of all the modern sporting rifles and the daddy of the comparatively smaller AR-15, the AR-10 rifle
The Best Gun Oils
February 1, 2021
A clean tooth may still decay, but a clean, well-lubricated firearm will never rust. Despite claims from ammo manufacturers that their powder burns clean enough
Hollow Point vs FMJ: A Comparison
January 31, 2021
Introduction Full metal jacket (FMJ) and hollow point are two popular types of ammunition; with one better used for defensive situations and the other more
5.56 vs 7.62: A Comparison
January 30, 2021
Introduction It’s September of 1970. After a strongly worded letter from President Johnson and six weeks at Paris Island, a fresh recruit finds himself walking
The Best Concealed Carry Guns
January 29, 2021
What is the best concealed carry handgun? Concealed carry is a topic of hot debate no matter how you approach it. Laws around concealed carry
The Best Ammo Safes
January 28, 2021
What are the best ammo safes? After researching every variety of ammo safe from the major manufacturers and Amazon, testing more than a dozen, including
The Best Pistol Safes
January 25, 2021
What are the best pistol safes? Storing handguns in a pistol safe is a best practice for any gun owner who owns a handgun, and
The Best 20-Gauge Shotguns
January 24, 2021
What makes for the best single-shot shotguns? We take a look at these on shot wonders.
The Best Semi-Auto Rifles
January 23, 2021
With so many semi-automatic rifles in ready circulation today, the question of picking the best rifle for a given caliber can be a real challenge.
The Best Concealed Carry Holsters
January 22, 2021
What are the best concealed carry holsters? Ah, a million options for concealed carry holsters and you have to pick just one (or maybe a
The Best AK Pistols
January 21, 2021
The pistol variant of the AK has been shortened down and modernized, giving us the AK-47 pistol — a fun and formidable weapon for a number of applications.
The Best M&P 2.0 Triggers
January 18, 2021
Be it better accuracy of more feel – an upgraded trigger in your Shield may do the trick.
The Best Adjustable Gas Blocks
January 17, 2021
What are the best adjustable gas blocks? With so many barrel and ammunition combinations in the AR-15 world, the platform’s unique and ordinarily reliable gas
The Best Sig P320 Upgrades
January 16, 2021
What are the best upgrades for the Sig P320? The Sig Sauer P320 is a striker-fired handgun platform that was designed from the ground up
The Best Buffer Tube Kits
January 14, 2021
What are the best buffer tube kits? A balanced firearm is a beautiful thing. Not only is it easier to shoot and less prone to
The Best Laser Bore Sights
January 12, 2021
What are the best laser bore sights? Boresighting is the process of lining up your sight with the axis of your gun’s bore and is
Magazine vs. Clip: A Comparison
January 10, 2021
Magazine vs. Clip: how do they stack up? Have you ever been to the gun range and heard someone say that they’ll “load a clip”
The Best AR-15 Suppressors
January 10, 2021
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your AR-15 rifle with a suppressor, you’re in good company.
The Best Rangefinders
January 8, 2021
Quality laser rangefinders have become both reasonably priced and surprisingly easy to use, allowing anyone to take their long-range shooting to the next level.
The Best Concealed Carry Insurance
January 7, 2021
Deadly force events can also come with it intense legal consequences – smart gun owners often look to protect themselves in the form of concealed carry insurance — just in case.
The Best AR-15 Handguards
January 3, 2021
What are the best AR-15 Handguards? Two-piece, M-LOK, KeyMod – you run down all the best options.
The Best Glock Triggers
January 2, 2021
Be it better accuracy of more feel – if you want to get more from your Glock we’ve reviewed most popular Glock triggers available to help you choose the right one for you.
PMAG Gen 2 vs Gen 3: A Comparison
December 29, 2020
PMAG Gen 2 vs. Gen 3: how do they stack up? Magpul has been behind some of the most reliable firearm products in the world
The Best AR-15 Kits
December 28, 2020
What are the best AR-15 Kits? There is no more daunting goalpost in the gun community than assembling or otherwise building your own AR-15 but,
The Best Single-Shot Shotguns
December 26, 2020
What makes for the best single-shot shotguns? We take a look at these on shot wonders.
The Best Offset Iron Sights
December 19, 2020
What are the best offset iron sights? Ask anyone who owns an AR (or might be in the market for one) why the platform is
M-LOK vs. KeyMod: A Comparison
December 14, 2020
How do M-Lok and KeyMod stack up? One of the most exciting ways for gun owners to enhance and extend the functionality of their rifle
The Best Pistol Lights
December 13, 2020
What are the best pistol lights for carry or home defense? A pistol light is only a tool; the question is what task you have
The Best AR-15 Upper Receivers
December 10, 2020
What are the best AR-15 uppers? Arguably one of the most vital elements of the AR-15 is picking the right upper receiver group. After all,
The Best EDC Flashlights
December 7, 2020
What are the best EDC Flashlights? A phone flashlight is a great compromise if you need a convenient way to light a corner of your
The Best AR-15 Mag Releases
December 4, 2020
What are the best AR-15 Mag Releases? The best AR-15 mag release is one that allows you to activate the magazine release quickly, consistently, and
Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870: A Comparison
December 2, 2020
How do the Mossberg 500 and the Remington 870 stack up? We compare these powerhouse scatterguns.
The Best .300 Blackout Magazines
December 1, 2020
How to pick the best .300 Blackout Magazines The .300 Blackout is one of the more interesting calibers in recent years, officially approved by SAAMI
The Best Hidden Gun Shelves
November 25, 2020
What are the best hidden gun shelves? As gun owners, we have to strike a balance between making sure our firearms are both inaccessible to
AR-10 vs. AR-15: A Comparison
November 23, 2020
What’s the difference between an AR-10 and an AR-15 rifle? More (and less) than you might think.
The Best Ruger 10/22 Upgrades
November 22, 2020
What are the best upgrades for the Ruger 10/22? The 10/22 Rifle There’s a reason the Ruger 10/22 has long been one of America’s favorite
9mm vs. .380ACP: A Comparison
November 18, 2020
How do they compare? One of the more important choices you’ll need to make when it comes to a concealed carry firearm is the caliber
The Best Rimfire Scopes for Your 22LR
November 18, 2020
Upgrade your rimfire with a quality optic While bigger calibers get all the coverage, using a smaller caliber for plinking, practice, and target shooting can
The Best AR-15 Tools
November 15, 2020
What are the best AR-15 tool kits? The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in America, in large part because it’s incredibly versatile. You can
The Best 1911 Pistols
November 13, 2020
What are the best 1911 pistols available today? Patented on Valentine’s Day in 1911 by firearms genius John Browning, the M1911 has been in continual
AR-15 vs. M4: A Comparison
November 12, 2020
What’s the Difference Between an AR-15 and an M4 rifle? Both the AR-15 and the M4 are based on the Armalite Rifle design from Eugene
The Best AR-15 Lowers
November 9, 2020
What are the best AR-15 Lowers? The bedrock of every AR-15 is the lower receiver. These unassuming bits of aluminium form the foundation onto which
Rimfire vs. Centerfire Ammunition: A Comparison
November 5, 2020
How do they compare? For some people in the shooting community, choosing ammunition — especially for home defense — can be a little daunting. There
9mm vs. .40 S&W: A Comparison
November 1, 2020
How the cartridges stack up The debate over the most effective handgun caliber is as old as time itself. In this article, we will compare
MRAD vs. MOA: A Comparison
November 1, 2020
What is right for you: MRAD or MOA? Accuracy at long-range requires a significant degree of precision, which is why it’s critical to pair a
The Best .223 Wylde Rifles
October 29, 2020
What are the best .223 Wylde rifles? In the AR-15 world, it is a little known fact that .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO vary just
The Best Side Charging Upper Receivers
October 27, 2020
Why a side-charging upper? The AR-15, when in well-trained hands, is one of the most capable weapons systems ever designed. That longstanding performance and adoption
The Best M&P 15-22 Suppressors
October 25, 2020
What are the best suppressors for the S&W M&P 15-22? Smith & Wesson’s M&P 15 22 is a quality firearm that will quickly become anyone’s
The Best AR-15 Cleaning Kits
October 23, 2020
What are the best cleaning kits for your AR-15? Despite some myths that were circulated in the late 1960s to catastrophic effect in the jungles
The Best Magpul Furniture Kits
October 21, 2020
What are the best Magpul furniture kits? Magpul Industries is, by any objective measure, one of the best and most well-known firearm accessory manufacturers on
The Best Home Defense Guns
October 19, 2020
What’s the best gun for home defense? Perhaps the most common and effective means of home protection, given purpose-driven selection and the proper training in
The Best AR-15 Lower Parts Kits
October 18, 2020
How do you build the best AR-15? The Russians have a saying – “a man is not a man until he has broken a horse,
The Best Biometric Gun Safes
October 17, 2020
What’s the best biometric gun safe? A biometric gun safe is often a logical choice for keeping your firearms secure, thanks to the technology that
The Best .224 Valkyrie Rifles
October 16, 2020
The .224 Valkyrie rifle is fairly new to the market, only introduced commercially a few years ago, but it has nonetheless proved appealing to many
The Best Subcompact 9mm Pistols
October 15, 2020
What is the best subcompact 9MM pistol? If you ask 10 people to name the best concealed carry gun you’ll likely get 10 different answers,
The Best Gun Cases
October 9, 2020
Gun safes are must-have items for all responsible gun owners, but what defines safes also limits them: they’re large, heavy, and cumbersome. So how are
The Best AR-15 Brass & Shell Catchers
October 6, 2020
What are the best options for catching brass? If you want to avoid spending the back half of your day at the range picking up
The Best Shot Timers
October 6, 2020
If you’re anything like our experts, you are pro-gun control. No, we don’t mean taking away people’s constitutional rights; that’s absurd. We’re talking about making
The Best Trigger Locks
October 4, 2020
What should you do about gun security when you’re on the move? Proper gun safety is a cornerstone of responsible gun ownership. But sometimes, a
The Best Shooting Gloves
October 3, 2020
[Related] The Tactical Gear (all budgets and price points) What are the best shooting gloves? With a hobby like shooting, safety accessories abound. Of course,
The Best .308 Rifles
October 1, 2020
Quick List: The Best .308 Rifles – Semi-Autos & Bolt Guns Semi-Auto .308s: Browning BAR Mark III DBM Daniel Defense DD5 V4 DSA SA58
The Best .300 Blackout Uppers
September 24, 2020
Who makes the best .300 Blackout upper receivers? Despite all of the lasers, tech accessories, and modern features, the AR platform is more than half
The Best Pistol-Caliber Carbines
September 23, 2020
What is the best 9mm carbine? Increasingly popular in the past 20 years, pistol caliber carbines or PCCs offer a lot of benefits to the
The Best Backup Iron Sights (BUIS)
September 22, 2020
What are the best backup iron sights (BUIS)? For most of us, our rifles are only as effective as our optics. But if your optics
The Best 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles
September 20, 2020
What is the best 6.5 Creedmoor rifle? Today, shooters have a choice between an increasingly large variety of calibers that are designed to be good
The Best Shotgun Suppressors
September 12, 2020
Shotguns are some of the most versatile and most useful firearms ever created. They’re excellent weapons for hunting, general fun and target shooting, and of
The Best AK-47 Rifles
September 11, 2020
The Increasingly American Kalashnikov For generations, the AK-47 was the spooky gun in grainy TASS footage of May Day parades in Red Square, or seen
The Best Bolt Action Rifles
September 7, 2020
What are the best bolt action rifles available? Firearms come in a great many shape, sizes, and configurations. Some of them, for example – flintlocks,
The Best .308 Muzzle Brakes
September 4, 2020
If you own or are in the process of outfitting a .308 rifle, pretty soon you’ll realize that the .308 is a more than capable
The Best .300 Blackout Rifles
August 31, 2020
Who makes the best .300 Blackout rifle? Born just over a decade ago from a need for a specialized close-combat round for unnamed military special
The Best 9mm Suppressors
August 29, 2020
When you need to keep things quiet, be it for range etiquette or home defense needs, suppressors are a must-have. Given that 9mm firearms are
The Best Suppressor Covers
August 29, 2020
Heat mirage is the visual distortion that appears on asphalt and other dark surfaces on a hot day. This can impact your weaponry as well
The Best 6.5 Creedmoor Suppressors
August 28, 2020
Lauded for its long-range performance capabilities, the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge is a newer entry into the centerfire world (introduced in 2007). And it’s a great
The Best Muzzleloader Rifles
August 25, 2020
What are the best muzzleloaders available? Muzzleloading rifles were once the dominant firearms of human civilization. They were the primary tools of countless wars and
The Best Scout Rifles
August 22, 2020
What exactly is a scout rifle? The scout rifle, as a concept, came largely from the thinking of Col. Jeff Cooper, a Marine who spent
The Best AR-15 Pistols
August 21, 2020
Who makes the best AR pistol? With the AR-15 commonly described as “America’s Rifle,” the more recently introduced pistol variant of the iconic firearm is
The Best Hand Crank Phone Chargers
August 20, 2020
[Related] The Tactical Gear (all budgets and price points) What are the best hand crank phone chargers? When going off the grid, reliable forms of
The Best Sniper & Precision Rifles
August 18, 2020
What is the best precision rifle? Sniper and precision rifles are mostly enjoyed by target shooting enthusiasts and hunters. While you can’t get the top-of-the-line
The Best Binoculars Under $100
August 16, 2020
What are the best binoculars under $100? Many times, binoculars are one of those items where you get what you pay for. If you purchase
Bullet Sizes, Types, & Calibers
August 13, 2020
Modern small arms ammunition can be confusing due to the myriad of common types, calibers, and sizes involved, but with a little research, navigating the
The Best Armorers Wrenches
August 10, 2020
How to pick the right armorers wrench for you An armorer’s wrench is one of the primary tools that every hobbyist AR-15 owner should have
The Best EDC Knives
August 5, 2020
What are the best EDC knives? Every day carry (EDC) knives are versatile tools that many people use on a daily basis. Whether for opening
The Best 7.62×39 Rifles
July 30, 2020
What is the best 7.62×39 rifle? 7.62×39 rifles are some of the most popular in the entire world. That’s because they’re the primary type of
The Best Coyote Hunting Scopes
July 29, 2020
What are the best coyote hunting scopes available? Coyote hunting has become more and more of a necessity in both rural and urban areas due
The Best Pocket Pistols
July 27, 2020
[Related] The Best Concealed Carry Guns (all users, types & calibers) What is the best pocket pistol available today? According to research by the Crime
