Palmetto State Armory AR-15
Palmetto State Armory AR-15: Is the PA-15 Worth It? The Palmetto State Armory AR-15 has built its reputation around one straightforward proposition: give buyers a functional, affordable AR-15 without forcing them into premium-rifle pricing. The PA-15 family covers a wide range of configurations, from basic entry-level rifles to more refined options with upgraded barrels, handguards, […]
10 Cheap Rifles Worth Buying in 2026
10 Cheap Rifles Worth Buying in 2026 Cheap rifles are easier to find in 2026 than many buyers might expect. You don’t have to spend four figures to get a capable rifle, and the used market can open the door to proven models for even less. Current budget-rifle testing has found several capable rifles available […]
9mm Suppressor Buying Guide
9mm Suppressor Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right One A 9mm suppressor can make a major difference in how a compatible handgun or pistol-caliber carbine sounds and handles, but choosing the right one involves more than looking for the lowest advertised decibel rating. Mounting system, backpressure, weight, length, materials, caliber ratings, and host-firearm compatibility […]
Cugir Micro Draco Review
Cugir Micro Draco Review: Specs, 7.62×39 Performance, Sights and Features The Cugir Micro Draco is one of the smallest AK-pattern pistols available, combining a Romanian-made 7.62x39mm action with an extremely short 6.25-inch barrel. Built in Romania and imported by Century Arms, the Micro Draco measures just 14.5 inches overall and weighs approximately 4.85 pounds unloaded […]
Armscor VR82 Review
Armscor VR82 Review: A 20-Gauge AR-Style Semi-Automatic Shotgun The Armscor VR82 is a 20-gauge, magazine-fed semi-automatic shotgun that brings AR-style controls and ergonomics to a lighter-gauge platform. It follows the general design philosophy of Armscor’s VR80 12-gauge while using a 20-gauge chambering, an 18-inch barrel, short-stroke gas-piston operation, detachable box magazines, and an AR-inspired control […]
300 Blackout Pistol
300 Blackout Pistol: What to Know Before Choosing a Platform A 300 Blackout pistol combines the compact AR-platform format with a cartridge designed around efficient performance from shorter barrels. That makes .300 Blackout particularly interesting for shooters comparing it with 5.56 NATO, especially when considering subsonic and supersonic ammunition. The important differences aren’t simply about […]
Long-Range Hunting
Long-Range Hunting: The Gear and Techniques That Actually Make It Ethical Long-range hunting has changed significantly. What was once viewed primarily as an opportunity for an unusually long shot has become a deliberate hunting strategy for hunters who have the equipment, field skills, and preparation to use it responsibly. Modern cartridges, optics, rangefinding technology, and […]
Is Bushmaster a Reputable Brand for the AR-15?
Is Bushmaster a Reputable Brand for the AR-15? Is Bushmaster a reputable AR-15 brand? The most accurate answer is that Bushmaster has a long and complicated history, and the reputation of a particular rifle depends heavily on when it was manufactured, which model it is, and which ownership era it came from. Bushmaster has been […]
450 Bushmaster vs. .308 Winchester
450 Bushmaster vs. .308 Winchester: Big-Bore and Full-Power Hunting Cartridges Compared The 450 Bushmaster vs. 308 Winchester comparison comes down to two very different approaches to hunting. The .308 Winchester is a mature, versatile bottleneck cartridge with a huge ammunition ecosystem, strong ballistic efficiency, excellent bullet selection, and a proven reputation for hunting and target […]
Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW .300 Blackout
Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW .300 Blackout: Review, Specs and First Impressions The Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW .300 Blackout takes the company’s established DDM4 architecture and compresses it into an unusually compact package built around a 7-inch barrel. Daniel Defense designed the platform specifically around .300 Blackout, a cartridge well suited to short barrels and available […]