Shooting Accessories

Shadow Systems MR920 with Gold Tyrant Designs Glock 19 Barrel Slide Back

July 04, 2023

The Best Glock Barrels in 2023

No matter if you are doing a new build from the ground up or are out to upgrade your Glock’s current barrel, you’ll need some guidance. Your Glock’s barrel is one of the most important components of the pistol, and there are lots of things to keep in mind before you add one to a… Continue reading The Best Glock Barrels in 2023

June 04, 2023

Best Shooting Tripods: Hunting & Precision Game Changers

As a hunter and provider, there is no worse feeling than knowing you just made a poor shot on an animal due to a lack of stability. As hunters, we want to make the most ethical shot possible so the animal doesn’t suffer, and that begins with a stable shooting position. That’s why many hunters… Continue reading Best Shooting Tripods: Hunting & Precision Game Changers

May 26, 2023

Best Shooting Sticks: Elevate Your Hunting Game

While U.S. hunting participation has declined by almost half since the 50s, more than 11 million Americans participate in hunting activities today — taking more than 147 million trips annually — so hunting remains a very popular sport. While often not the first piece of kit that comes to mind when building out your bag,… Continue reading Best Shooting Sticks: Elevate Your Hunting Game

May 10, 2023

Best AR-15 Armorers Wrenches: Build Better

An armorer’s wrench is one of the primary tools that every hobbyist AR-15 owner should have in their toolset. Far too many tinkerers and hobbyists think they can get away with modifying or maintaining their AR-15 or other weapons with common tools. The performance just isn’t the same, and when you’re dropping upwards of $1,000… Continue reading Best AR-15 Armorers Wrenches: Build Better

May 09, 2023

Best Ruger 10/22 Slings in 2023

The Ruger 10/22 has become easily one of the most successful rifles of all time. It’s reliable, affordable, and has a wealth of accessories and customization options available, making it great for those who want to tinker and upgrade. If you’re one of those folks, chances are you might want to add a sling to… Continue reading Best Ruger 10/22 Slings in 2023

April 27, 2023

The Best Side Charging Upper Receivers in 2023

  The AR-15, when in well-trained hands, is one of the most capable weapons systems ever designed. That longstanding performance and adoption of the firearm across the globe is a testament to Eugene Stoner‘s engineering brilliance. Of course, no gun is perfect, and with time innovations give every platform an opportunity for an update. One… Continue reading The Best Side Charging Upper Receivers in 2023

April 25, 2023

2023 Roundup: Top M&P 15-22 Suppressors for Every Budget

Smith & Wesson’s M&P 15-22 is a quality firearm that will quickly become anyone’s rimfire favorite. The M&P 15-22 is Smith & Wesson’s .22 variant of the tactical M&P 15 semi-automatic rifle. This firearm is designed for recreational shooting (plinking) as well as small-game hunting. It was modeled after the traditional AR-15 but – thanks… Continue reading 2023 Roundup: Top M&P 15-22 Suppressors for Every Budget

April 22, 2023

The Best Concealed Carry Holsters in 2023

Ah, a million options for concealed carry holsters and you have to pick just one (or maybe a couple of options). The number of holster options for concealed carry have exploded over the last decade — in part due to the now almost 20 million American CCW holders, having grown 34% since 2016. Rest assured… Continue reading The Best Concealed Carry Holsters in 2023

March 08, 2023

The Best Truck Gun Racks in 2023

If you regularly travel with a firearm, you know the importance of keeping it secured. Not only to protect the gun, scope, and people inside the vehicle but also to obey local laws. Thankfully, many products can help to meet these requirements. However, some products are significantly better than others — and some designs simply… Continue reading The Best Truck Gun Racks in 2023

February 24, 2023

Best Ankle Holsters: Add CCW Versatility

An ankle carry holster lets you carry a gun or backup weapon on your lower leg while keeping your upper torso unencumbered from larger, bulkier holsters. These holsters are designed to make it nearly impossible for people to detect (or print) your firearm, are small, stable, and do their job without jostling or discomfort. We… Continue reading Best Ankle Holsters: Add CCW Versatility

February 15, 2023

The Best Range Bags in 2023

Whether or not you’re OCD about organizing your gear on range trips, a range bag is great for hauling around shooting gear and provides plenty of storage space in an easily accessible package.

February 06, 2023

The Best Dry Fire Training Systems in 2023

Firearm training is the most critical aspect of owning a firearm, primarily for self-defense. If you are not confident in your gun handling skills, you endanger everyone around you, including yourself. However, going to the range and using live fire ammunition is expensive. Some ranges will not allow you to practice drawing from your holster… Continue reading The Best Dry Fire Training Systems in 2023

February 06, 2023

A Complete Guide to Binary Triggers in 2023

What is a binary trigger? An aftermarket trigger for semi-automatic guns that allows one round to be fired upon the trigger pull and a single round to be fired as the trigger springs back AKA binary shooting or double tap. The binary trigger will enable you to shoot twice as fast with the same amount… Continue reading A Complete Guide to Binary Triggers in 2023

December 14, 2022

Tyrant Designs Reviewed

Chicago-based Tyrant Designs’ custom AR-15 and aluminum handgun parts will be familiar to anyone who prefers a custom look to their firearms. They are the creators of the skeletonized aluminum AR-15 grip, which many companies have now begun to copy thanks to its light weight and flashy look. Tyrant Designs was made official in 2015,… Continue reading Tyrant Designs Reviewed

August 26, 2022

Magpul DAKA Review

Magpul has made a serious name amongst firearms fans due to the quality of its products and the innovative ways they solve everyday challenges. Their series of buttstocks are standard on hundreds if not thousands of AR builds, and their M-Lok rail system is an industry-standard. Magpul doesn’t stand still, and their DAKA gear is… Continue reading Magpul DAKA Review

July 28, 2022

The Best Pistol Cases

Part of being a safe and responsible gun owner is storing your firearms securely, especially pistols. You’ll also want a convenient and easy way to transport them and to keep them safe from the elements and from getting scratched and scuffed. Both of these problems can be handily solved with a high-quality pistol case. Today,… Continue reading The Best Pistol Cases

July 06, 2022

The Best .450 Bushmaster Barrels in 2023

Let’s discuss arguably the best caliber to come out in recent years in terms of stopping power, the .450 Bushmaster. For gun enthusiasts who expect a round that can deliver excellent accuracy, enhance the range at which you can shoot compared to other calibers, and can be found in high-quality firearms, this one is worth… Continue reading The Best .450 Bushmaster Barrels in 2023

June 21, 2022

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Magazines in 2023

Regardless of the number of firearms you have in your collection, it makes sense to have magazines specific to every caliber, and 6.5 Creedmoor is no exception. Firearms is one of those industries where sometimes you can get away with making things more widely compatible: it’s technically possible to use some .308 magazines for 6.5… Continue reading Best 6.5 Creedmoor Magazines in 2023

June 03, 2022

Find Your Perfect Fit: The Best Shooting Gloves Tested

With a hobby like shooting, safety accessories abound. Of course, we recommend that eye and ear protection accompanies every shot you take (so that you can keep shooting for years to come) – but what about your hands? Putting all the tough guy pretense aside (some of us certainly take pride in our calluses &… Continue reading Find Your Perfect Fit: The Best Shooting Gloves Tested

June 01, 2022

The Best Gun Racks in 2023

Guns are ergonomic objects made to fit into human hands while we’re shooting them, which can make storing them a little tricky. The last thing I want to see is my guns getting scratched up or dented with use because I couldn’t find a good way to store them safely. Being a gun owner, I… Continue reading The Best Gun Racks in 2023

May 27, 2022

11 AR Slings That Don’t Suck

The AR-15 rifle, a descendant of the original design by Eugene Stoner in the late 1950s, has seen various modifications and improvements over the decades. Yet, one accessory remains paramount regardless of the rifle’s iteration: the sling. Historically, slings have been instrumental in warfare, allowing soldiers to carry their weapons with ease, from the Roman… Continue reading 11 AR Slings That Don’t Suck

May 23, 2022

The Best AR-15 Cleaning Kits

Despite some myths that were circulated in the late 1960s to catastrophic effect in the jungles of Vietnam, the AR-15, like any other firearm, needs to be cleaned regularly to maintain maximum effectiveness. When it’s time to do so, which you should do after every range session, having the right rifle cleaning kit for the… Continue reading The Best AR-15 Cleaning Kits

May 06, 2022

The Best AR-15 Brass Catchers

If you want to avoid spending the back half of your day at the range picking up the brass casings, a brass catcher will come in handy. Given how much time & money folks invest in their AR-15 – with rails, accessories, and various upgrades – something as simple as a brass catcher – that… Continue reading The Best AR-15 Brass Catchers

May 06, 2022

Best Shot Timers: Feel The Need For Speed

If you’re anything like me, you are pro-gun control. No, we don’t mean taking away people’s constitutional rights; that’s absurd. I’m talking about making every shot count. Where rounds travel when fired is our responsibility, and it’s in everyone’s best interest for us to have as much control over them as humanly possible. One important… Continue reading Best Shot Timers: Feel The Need For Speed

May 03, 2022

The Best 10.5 AR Barrels

One of the things that helped secure the enduring legacy of the AR-15 platform is how incredibly customizable it is — and nowhere is that customization more on display than with AR-15 pistols. Initially laughed off as a bit silly, as the years have gone on more and more shooters have realized just how practical… Continue reading The Best 10.5 AR Barrels

April 22, 2022

The Best Ruger 10/22 Upgrades

There’s a reason the Ruger 10/22 has long been one of America’s favorite rimfire rifles. Its smooth action, consistent accuracy, and legendarily durable build mean even the stock OEM 10/22 will hold its own for decades. Of course, part of the fun of owning a gun is making it your own, and the 10/22 has… Continue reading The Best Ruger 10/22 Upgrades

April 15, 2022

Best Pistol Lights: Compact Weapon Lights & Laser Light Combos Tested

A pistol light is only a tool; the question is what task you have in mind, what you want in one and what you’re willing to part with. Every one of the lights on this list fits someone very well. Maybe that’s you, maybe it isn’t. Not everyone is best-served by a TLR-1 or Surefire… Continue reading Best Pistol Lights: Compact Weapon Lights & Laser Light Combos Tested

April 12, 2022

The Best Shotgun Suppressors

Shotguns are some of the most versatile and useful firearms ever created. They’re excellent weapons for hunting, general fun and target shooting, and of course, for home defense. It’s just too bad that there aren’t any shotgun silencers created to make them even better… right? Wrong! In fact, there are a handful of top-tier shotgun… Continue reading The Best Shotgun Suppressors

April 11, 2022

The Best 7.62×39 AR Barrels

While most AR-15s are built with .223 or 5.56 barrels, an alternative is a 7.62×39 AR barrel. The 7.62×39 cartridge was developed by the Soviet Union in 1943 and used in weapons like the SKS, RPD, AK-47, and RPK. While this round is not as accurate as other cartridges, it does have its purpose in… Continue reading The Best 7.62×39 AR Barrels

April 07, 2022

A Guide to Shotgun Chokes

Chokes are fantastic tools for modern hunting and target shooters to improve performance. If you want to shoot longer range more effectively with your shotgun, you will need a shotgun choke. The question is, what kind of shotgun choke should you get? Well, there are plenty of choke tubes to choose from. Thankfully we will… Continue reading A Guide to Shotgun Chokes

April 04, 2022

Best .308 Muzzle Brakes: Taming the Recoil

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 round in terms of delivering consistent performance at long range. One consequence of this is that when a .308 bullet leaves the barrel, it does so in a real hurry… Continue reading Best .308 Muzzle Brakes: Taming the Recoil

Banish 45 Range Test (5)

March 29, 2022

The Best 9mm Suppressors: Let’s Get Quiet

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 incredibly common these days, both as self-defense weapons and as EDC and tactical sidearms, let’s take an in-depth look at the best 9mm suppressors on the market to see which… Continue reading The Best 9mm Suppressors: Let’s Get Quiet

March 13, 2022

Best M-Lok Bipods: Take Aim with Confidence

If you’ve ever contorted yourself into a pretzel to make a shot (or struggled to keep your rifle stable when balancing the fore-end on a pointy rock) an extendable rifle bipod made to work with your M-Lok mounting system will make your life considerably easier. The trouble is that M-Lok bipods vary in size, weight,… Continue reading Best M-Lok Bipods: Take Aim with Confidence

March 05, 2022

The Best Gun Magnets

Gun magnets can add a level of accessibility to firearms that concealed carry holsters cannot. The entire goal of a gun magnet is to allow you to reach your firearm faster, surprise your attacker, and neutralize the threat. Gun magnets are ideal for people who travel a lot or spend most of their time in… Continue reading The Best Gun Magnets

March 05, 2022

Top Concealed Carry Pants: Stay Prepared and Comfortable

After diving deep into the world of EDC pants, we think 5.11 Tactical’s Defender Flex Jeans are the best concealed carry pants for most people. They use a 65% polyester/35% cotton blend that offers rip-stop to keep your pants in one piece, are water-resistant yet breathable, come in multiple inseam lengths, have rear-slanted side pockets… Continue reading Top Concealed Carry Pants: Stay Prepared and Comfortable

March 01, 2022

The Best .300 Blackout Barrels

Selecting the perfect barrel chambered in .300 AAC Blackout can be a little tricky as one has to take into account everything from materials and contour to twist rates and lengths, but I take it step-by-step and light the way to keep you on the path to your ideal new barrel. This article is part… Continue reading The Best .300 Blackout Barrels

February 19, 2022

Best Extended Magazines for Taurus G2C: Maximize Your Firepower

When you pay to go to the range, you want to spend as much time as possible shooting, not reloading, which an extended magazine can assist with. Or suppose you’re in a situation where you are forced to defend yourself. You can’t afford to waste precious few seconds reloading. Not to mention reloading becomes 1,000… Continue reading Best Extended Magazines for Taurus G2C: Maximize Your Firepower

February 13, 2022

The Best Concealed Carry Vests

Over 2 months, we sent 15 concealed carry vests out with 6 EDC enthusiasts and law enforcement professionals across 3 states to tackle the kinds of tasks you’ll do every day with a vest like these – shopping, hitting a sports bar, going out to dinner, sitting, standing, and general running around – to find… Continue reading The Best Concealed Carry Vests

February 10, 2022

The Best 6.5 Creedmoor Barrels

When it comes to building or buying any kind of rifle, the two most important parts that affect accuracy are the barrel and the optic. If you are interested in building an AR-10 chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, you need the best 6.5 Creedmoor barrel to perform at a distance. There are tons of barrel manufacturers,… Continue reading The Best 6.5 Creedmoor Barrels

February 02, 2022

The Best Concealed Carry Jackets

The Rothco Special Ops Soft Shell CCW jacket is the best concealed carry jacket for most people. It is lightweight, comfortable, and easy to use, and has a huge number of pockets. Most importantly, the internal carry pockets are easy to get into and make pocket carry a breeze.

January 28, 2022

Top 6.5 Creedmoor Suppressor Picks: Silence is Golden

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 choice – the 6.5 Creedmoor is an incredibly capable round that retains the punch of larger diameter bullets at long range. The thing that makes it special is that it… Continue reading Top 6.5 Creedmoor Suppressor Picks: Silence is Golden

January 18, 2022

Unlocking Your M&P 2.0’s Potential: Top Trigger Upgrades

Smith & Wesson’s M&P (Military and Police) pistol has been on many best-of lists since its inception in 2005. This polymer-framed, short recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol has the reliability of a Smith & Wesson coupled with newer tech like a polymer frame and ergonomic improvements from the combination of two other S&W guns — the Smith… Continue reading Unlocking Your M&P 2.0’s Potential: Top Trigger Upgrades

January 16, 2022

Top Sig P320 Upgrades: Mods to Maximize Performance

The Sig Sauer P320 is a striker-fired handgun platform that was designed from the ground up to be customizable and modular. It was developed to compete in the MX17 Modular Handgun System trials, which it won. After winning the competition the P320 received the designations M17 and M18 and was adopted by the United States… Continue reading Top Sig P320 Upgrades: Mods to Maximize Performance

January 16, 2022

Top Aftermarket SKS Stocks: Modernize Your SKS In Style

Determining what to upgrade on a rifle can be daunting. Optics, triggers, rails, & accessories galore all call at your wallet. A good aftermarket stock will not only give you a huge array of configuration options for your favorite Russian firearm but can also make shooting this particular assault weapon even more fun. Many folks… Continue reading Top Aftermarket SKS Stocks: Modernize Your SKS In Style

January 14, 2022

The Best Buffer Tube Kits

A balanced firearm is a beautiful thing. Not only is it easier to shoot and less prone to wear and tear, but shooting a truly balanced gun is satisfying in a way less orderly set-ups can’t touch. In addition to being one of the best ways to dial in the feel of your rifle, no… Continue reading The Best Buffer Tube Kits

January 10, 2022

The Best AR-15 Suppressors in 2023

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your AR with a suppressor, you’re in good company. According to the ATF, the number of suppressors in circulation has almost doubled in the past 3 years, to more than 1.7 million in 2019. This explosion in product has led to a massive amount of innovation, and these days… Continue reading The Best AR-15 Suppressors in 2023

January 03, 2022

Best AR-15 Foregrip Bipods

The grip area of your AR is critical for mobility, shot placement, and overall effectiveness with your weapon. Given the customizability of the AR platform, we’ve seen some real innovation in the world of combination grip/bipods (sometimes called “grip pods’ by the tacticool set) that give your rifle another layer of capability. Plus – for… Continue reading Best AR-15 Foregrip Bipods

January 02, 2022

The Best Aftermarket Glock Triggers

Glock pistols are popular for a good reason: they’re durable tools that serve people well around the world. Whether it’s in military settings, law enforcement, tactical or civilian uses from self-defense to the highest echelons of competition, you’re likely to find a Glock anywhere someone is using a handgun.

December 28, 2021

The Best Shooting Targets

Zig Ziglar famously said, “if you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” While he wasn’t speaking directly about shooting, it still applies. A day at the range would be terribly dangerous, boring, and unproductive if you were not aiming at — and consistently hitting — a target.  Every shooter should have several… Continue reading The Best Shooting Targets

October 11, 2021

50 Perfect Gifts for Gun Lovers

Gift-giving can be one of the most nerve-wracking and dreadful seasonal activities, especially when on the prowl for gifts for gun lovers. Sure, your lovable gun nut may insist they’re easy to shop for — but we all know they’re not. There’s just a ton of details involved if you want to get it right… Continue reading 50 Perfect Gifts for Gun Lovers

October 01, 2021

Olight PL-Mini 2 Review [Hands-On]

It’s not every day a new company can come out of the blue to challenge well-established competitors in a massively competitive industry — but Olight has somehow managed to do just that by creating new, interesting illumination products and offering them at remarkably competitive prices.  We put one of their most popular products, the PL-Mini… Continue reading Olight PL-Mini 2 Review [Hands-On]

December 01, 2020

The Best .300 Blackout Magazines

The .300 Blackout is one of the more interesting calibers in recent years, officially approved by SAAMI in 2011, and born out of a need for a specialized close-combat round for special operations units, the .300 AAC Blackout has become one of the most popular chamberings for the AR-15 platform – and for a good… Continue reading The Best .300 Blackout Magazines