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Optics

The New Meprolight M22 Dual-Illumination, No Battery Rifle Optic: Review

Illuminated with fiber optics for the day and tritium for nighttime, the new Meprolight M22 is set to replace the popular M21. James Tarr takes a detailed look at this unique, no-battery-needed optic.

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Industry

Unique Highlights from SHOT Show 2024

In no particular order, here are a few of the noteworthy things I spotted at the 2024 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

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Accessories

Best Glock Gen5 Upgrades for Everyday Carry

James Tarr puts together his favorite upgrades for the Glock Gen5 pistol.

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Rifles

Franchi's Momentum All-Terrain Elite Rifle: A Modern Scout

Franchi's new Momentum All-Terrain Elite is a true "general-purpose" rifle that can do it all.

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Handguns

The Tisas PX-9 Duty Night Stalker 9mm Pistol: Holster Included!

This affordable, full-size 9mm handgun offers great performance, is optics ready, feature-packed and even comes with an IWB holster.

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NFA/Class 3

Four Things I Learned Getting My First Suppressor

While they're commonplace in Europe, suppressors are only now becoming more common in the U.S. thanks to companies like Silencer Central. Here are four great lessons from a new suppressor owner.

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Electro-Optics Week

How To Mount A Pistol Red Dot: Expert Guide

James Tarr visits Gunsite Academy and the onsite Fink's Gunsmithing shop to go over the proper method of mounting a red-dot sight on a handgun.

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Optics

Leupold's Mark 5HD 2-10X: Ultimate Do-It-All Scope?

With an offset red-dot sight attached, Leupold's 2-10X Mark 5HD has everything going on to be the ultimate close-quarters and mid-range riflescope.

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Handguns

Shadow Systems' CR920 9mm Ultimate Carry Pistol

Loaded with features and designed with concealed carry performance in mind, the new Shadow Systems CR920 could be the ultimate ccw 9mm handgun yet.

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Handguns

The 10 Best Competition Ready Factory Handguns: Ready to Run

You don't need to spend big money on a custom pistol to have fun in competition shooting. The 10 handguns cover any budget, and they're ready to go out of the box.

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Handguns

Beretta's 80X Cheetah CCW Pistol: Best Backup .380?

The Beretta 80X Cheetah pistol is large for a .380 ACP handgun, but that gives it great magazine capacity and makes it fast, accurate and highly shootable.

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Rifles

Centurion Arms Mk12 Special Purpose Rifle: Best 5.56 DMR?

The Centurion Arms Mk 12 MOD 1 SPR has a unique history, but is it a valid modern choice for a fighting rifle or simply a clone warrior?

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