First Look: Echelon Alpha 4.0C

Admittedly, the Echelon had a steep hill to climb. At its launch in mid-2023, the then-new Echelon faced a packed market of duty-style, polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm pistols. To say there was a plethora of choices would be a remarkable understatement. As a result, the Echelon had to bring som...

By Scott Conditt

Win a $4,171 Day 32 Prize Stack: HK VP9A1 X Tactical, BANISH 9, and More on May 18

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Win a $4,171 Day 32 Prize Stack: HK VP9A1 X Tactical, BANISH 9, and More on May 18 Enter at 10AM CST! Silencer Central’s 100 Days of Silence runs April 17 through Ju...

By Austin Van Gilder

Vortex Strike Eagle 1-10×24 Review: Budget Reach

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Vortex Strike Eagle 1-10×24 Review: Budget Reach The Vortex Strike Eagle 1-10x24 FFP brings motion activation, a useful BDC-style reticle, and real LPVO versatility i...

By Mitchell Graf

TFB Review: Glock 17 Gen6 - First 1,000 Rounds

When Glock announced the sixth generation of its iconic striker-fired polymer pistol series in December 2025, the firearms community responded with the usual mix of cautious interest and the usual skepticism. For me, the release was really bad timing, as I had just bought another G45 Gen 5. Was t...

By Eric B

Vortex’s Vanquish Binoculars Bring Nature Front and Center

Although the human eye is remarkable, it does have its limitations in seeing extended distances and clarity. Because of this, you’ll need some help from the Vanquish binoculars from Vortex. This compact binocular offers all the “just right” features you need from a casual viewing magnifier....

By Michael D'Angona

Athlon Optics Introduces the Ares HLR Lightweight Hunting Riflescope

Athlon Optics is adding the Ares HLR to their lineup, and the pitch is simple: a precision riflescope built for hunters who move a lot and count ounces. The lighter of the two available configurations comes in at 18.9 ounces, which puts it firmly in backcountry-viable territory without asking you...

By Sam.S

Vortex Announces the Veil 400 Thermal Monocular

Vortex is getting into thermal with the Veil 400 Thermal Monocular, and the angle they are pushing hard is trust. Thermal optics are electronics, and electronics fail, and most thermal warranties have fine print that excludes the parts most likely to give you trouble. The Vortex VIP Warranty cove...

By Sam.S
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