Firearm Reviews

All our firearm reviews are here to give you everything you need to know about firearms, all in one place. Learn from our expert reviews, buy the best, and shoot better!

Firearm Reviews

All our firearm reviews are here to give you everything you need to know about firearms, all in one place. Learn from our expert reviews, buy the best, and shoot better!

Handgun Reviews

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Taurus Defender 856 TORO Review - Vortex Defender

December 28, 2025

Taurus 856 TORO Review: An Honest Look at the First Optic-Ready Carry Revolver

There are many things I never thought I’d see in the firearms world, a bullpup AR15, an 8×57 M1 Garand, and a suppressed shotgun are a few that come to mind. But a red dot mounted on a small frame revolver is a bit more believable, and today we are looking at the first example;… Continue reading Taurus 856 TORO Review: An Honest Look at the First Optic-Ready Carry Revolver

December 28, 2025

The Best Revolvers: Expert-Tested & Rated for Defense, Hunting & Plinking

Revolvers are a staple American firearm and arguably some the best self-defense weapons you can buy. Wheel guns tend to be small, simple to use, easy to conceal and work in any type of holster, either open carry or beneath your shirt. More than that, most of them are chambered for cartridges that are powerful… Continue reading The Best Revolvers: Expert-Tested & Rated for Defense, Hunting & Plinking

December 27, 2025

Ruger Wrangler Review: Is This $180 .22 Revolver Worth It in 2026?

The Ruger Wrangler has quickly become one of Ruger’s most popular offerings and is a fan favorite among rimfire shooters on a budget. These kinds of inexpensive plinkers are fun to shoot, but with many brands that focus on fun can mean sub-standard quality and, uh, generous tolerances. That said, Ruger has a reputation for… Continue reading Ruger Wrangler Review: Is This $180 .22 Revolver Worth It in 2026?

Rifle Reviews

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From 9mms, revolvers, and semi-autos to concealed carry and target shooting recommendations, our team of experts has spent untold hours reviewing, reading, and recommending the best handguns, pistols, and plinkers. If it has a trigger, barrel, grip, and fits in your hand it’s probably here.

January 02, 2026

Complete Recce Rifle Guide: Build, Buy, and Optimize Your Setup

This article is part of our Guide to Everything AR. In general, the Recce (pronounced: “Wreck-E”) Rifle has been something of the Bigfoot or Loch Ness Monster of the AR-15 world for the past quarter-century. However, going past the basic “enhanced carbine” concept — theorized originally by the country’s most elite special operations commandos — … Continue reading Complete Recce Rifle Guide: Build, Buy, and Optimize Your Setup

December 27, 2025

Diamondback Firearms Review [2026]: Complete Guide to All Models

Diamondback Firearms is one of those companies that many have only “heard” about but haven’t had a chance to deal with as, when compared to gun makers like S&W or Ruger, they are seen as newcomers. However, don’t be confused, this Florida-based company is a juggernaut building up steam when it comes to production, while… Continue reading Diamondback Firearms Review [2026]: Complete Guide to All Models

November 16, 2025

9mm PCC Picks: Pistol Caliber Advantages Explained

In the vast landscape of firearms, pistol-caliber carbines (PCCs) occupy a unique niche. Neither fully a pistol nor a rifle, these hybrid weapons have sparked debates and discussions among gun enthusiasts for decades. But what is it about PCCs that has kept them in the limelight for so long?