In the world of shooting targets there’s no shortage of options. Paper targets are great for zeroing, with some offering a little reactivity as well. Steel targets are fantastic for shooter response, but mostly gives…
When it comes to guns, nearly everyone has their own “go-to” brand. Same with ammo. Soft goods can be a more competitive market, but for years 5.11 has stood head and shoulders above the crowd. …
There’s a handful of major manufacturers that we’re all familiar with, making variations of the same handguns they’ve been making for a while. They’re big because they’re a known quality. Every now and then I…
It was back at SHOT Show in early 2020 when I hit the Mission First Tactical (MFT) booth and spied a few distinctive AR-15 mags on display. They had colorful images seemingly embedded into the…
Atibal Optics has been around for more than a decade. They’ve always been near the front of the pack in the extremely crowded optics market regarding new features and forms. Standing out isn’t easy when…
In the modern land of electronic ear protection there’s really three camps: the entry-level protection for casual shooters, the mid-level items for heavier volume shooters and the premium-priced, top-of-the line gear for professionals and those…
If you’ve spent any amount of time online, you’ve heard people argue about “Tier 1” rifles. The category is totally subjective of course, but some manufacturers have a stronger claim to the ranking than others….
A logical extension of the Ruger 10/22 lineup, the 22 Charger is a reduced-size pistol variant, clearly looking to appeal especially to those interested in a braced version or a stocked SBR version. Ruger’s continuing…
Noveske is a well known brand in the American 2A world, having made quite the reputation in the early 2000s for innovation and quality. In 2013 founder John Noveske died, and a huge portion of…
The original Kriss Vector hit the market around 2009, giving a tantalizing vision of what the future held. A unique bold travel design promised to drain all the recoil from the subgun, giving controllable full…