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CZ-USA Shadow 2 9mm Pistol: Amazing Gun Under $1,100
Handguns

CZ-USA Shadow 2 9mm Pistol: Amazing Gun Under $1,100

A dedicated single-action version of a dedicated competition gun, CZ's Shadow 2 SA is a joy to shoot, soft-recoiling, with a great trigger and excellent sights.

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New Springfield Armory Saint PCC 9mm Colt-Pattern AR-15
Rifles

New Springfield Armory Saint Victor PCC 9mm Colt-Pattern AR-15

We've been asking for years, and it's finally arrived. The new Springfield Armory Saint 9mm Pistol-Caliber Carbine is feature-packed and built for competition and fun.

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Hi-Point .45ACP Budget Big-Bore Carbine Review
Rifles

Hi-Point .45ACP Budget Big-Bore Carbine Review

With the available 20-round magazines as seen here, the .45 ACP carbine has all the power and capacity you need. This model comes from the factory with a Crimson Trace red dot.

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American Tactical Polymer FHX45 1911: Does It Hold Up?
Handguns

American Tactical Polymer FHX45 1911: Does It Hold Up?

The ATI Firepower Xtreme Hybrid FXH-45 is a polymer 1911, but does polymer work well for a traditionally steel-framed handgun?

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Daniel Defense Powerful V11 AR-15 Rifle for Competitive Shooting
Rifles

Daniel Defense Powerful V11 AR-15 Rifle for Competitive Shooting

The Daniel Defense V11 features a 15-inch handguard, buttstock and pistol grip of DD's own design.

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Springfield Armory SA-35 9mm Handgun: Full Review
Handguns

Springfield Armory SA-35 9mm Handgun: Full Review

The Springfield Armory SA-35 takes the best of the Browning/Saive-designed P-35 Grande Puissance ‘Hi-Power' and makes the minor adjustments necessary to modernize the pistol. 

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Pioneer Arms Hellpup AK Pistol Updated: Full Review
Handguns

Pioneer Arms Hellpup AK Pistol Updated: Full Review

The updated Pioneer Arms Hellpup AK pistol is the Kalashni-capitalism you've been hoping for. Here's a full review.

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The Tarr Top 12 at the 2022 NRA Annual Meetings
Industry

The Tarr Top 12 at the 2022 NRA Annual Meetings

Author James Tarr picks out a dozen items to share with us at the 2022 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits from the countless things on display across the 14 acres of the show.

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Wilson Combat Protector AR-Type Pistol in 300 HAM'R: Full Review
Handguns

Wilson Combat Protector AR-Type Pistol in 300 HAM'R: Full Review

The Wilson Combat Protector AR-type pistol chambered in 300 HAM'R offers the best balance between performance and price in the company's AR-style pistol line. Here's a full review.

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Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6x24 LPVO Scope: Tested
Optics

Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6x24 LPVO Scope: Tested

LPVO scopes aren't new to Leupold, but the new Patrol 6HD 1-6x24 was built for tactical and competition use; here's a full review. 

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Clear Ballistics' Blocks
Other

Clear Ballistics' FBI Block Review

James Tarr covers what Clear Ballistics' FBI Block is, how it compares to 10% Ordnance Gel, and some top tips for using it!

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The Best Two .380 Carry Loads?
Ammo

The Best Two .380 Carry Loads?

Do you prefer carrying a .380 Auto pistol? The Black Hills Ammo 60-grain HoneyBadger and the Federal Premium 99-grain Federal Tactical HST are the best carry loads you can get!

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