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Lionadi L4 Patrol Rifle Review
Handguns

Lionadi L4 Patrol Review

As AR pistols go, the Lionadi L4 Patrol is big, but that just means it performs like a carbine while legally still remaining a handgun, which has advantages in certain jurisdictions.

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Springfield Armory Ronin 9mm Commander Review
Handguns

Springfield Armory Ronin 9mm Commander Review

If you’re looking for a classicly-styled 1911 with solid fit and performance, from one of the category leaders, you should check out the Springfield Armory Ronin Operator.

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HK VP9SK-B Review
Handguns

HK VP9SK-B Review

With the VP9SK-B, Heckler and Koch is giving the American market what it wants and needs.

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Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ Review
Handguns

Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ Review

The new Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ has a higher magazine capacity and more features than the original 9mm Shield.

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Rock Island Armory 9mm/.22 TCM Combo 1911 Review
Handguns

Rock Island Armory 9mm/.22 TCM Combo 1911 Review

No matter which caliber you choose to use, the Rock Island Armory 9mm/.22 TCM Combo 1911 gives you something you can't find anywhere else, at a reasonable price.

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7.62x39mm Performance in the AK
Ammo

7.62x39mm Gel Test - 7 Loads Put to the Test

James Tarr tests seven 7.62x39mm loads fired from a 1969 Polish AKM into gel blocks to see just how well they actually perform.

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FAN Photo SIG Sauer P220 10mm Legion Pistol Review
Handguns

SIG Sauer P220 10mm Legion Pistol Review

The SIG Sauer P220 10mm Legion pistol is a handful of awesome.

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FAN Photo Rock River Arms Basic Limited 1911 Review
Handguns

Rock River Arms Basic Limited 1911 Review

Rock River Arms' Basic Limited 1911 is an example of old school excellence.

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FAN Photo CZ Bren 2 Ms Review
Handguns

CZ-USA Bren 2 Ms Review

The CZ Bren 2 Ms is an example of a renewed interest in non-AR designs.

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FAN Photo How To Zero An AK Rifle
How-To

How To Zero An AK Rifle

A step-by-step guide to sighting in your 7.62x39mm AK rifle per the Soviet textbook.

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FAN Photo SIG Sauer M400 TREAD Rifle Review
Rifles

SIG Sauer M400 TREAD Rifle Review

Introduced in late 2018, the SIG M400 TREAD is still one of the two best AR-­15s on the market priced under $1,000.

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FAN Photo Auto-Ordnance 1911A1 .45 ACP Pistol Review
Handguns

Auto-Ordnance 1911A1 .45 ACP Pistol Review

The Auto-Ordnance 1911A1 is as authentic a version of the 1920s-era 1911A1 as you're going to find unless you want to buy an actual historic collector's item.

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