In this Viridian RFX11 review, author Dan Abraham evaluates the usefulness of a green dot optic on a handgun. Green dots may be more visible in bright light than red dots. But, does that actually play out on the range? The RFX11 was provided to the author by the company for the purposes of this R...
How could such a small suppressor make a difference? To really answer that question about the Micro Streamer from Silent Steel, we first need to understand a few things about suppressors. These will include their size, purpose and inner design. We all know that suppressors do a few basic things. ...
With the upgraded SW1 slide, Extreme Carry Cuts, and RMR footprint, you’re getting a carry-ready pistol that’s already set up for a red dot — all for under $300.
Great Lakes Firearms and Ammunition is a family-owned company in Sparta, Michigan, best known for producing AR-pattern rifles chambered in long-action cartridges (.270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Win Mag, 7mm Rem Mag). I stopped by their SHOT Show 2026 booth to take a look at...
2011 pistols have become undeniable. These double-stack, single-action guns have changed the handgun industry, and keep changing it.
The stock is a critical part of any shoulder-fired firearm. The need to stabilize the weapon and create a marriage of user and system is a personal experience; those assessing innovation seek to strengthen that relationship. Chisel Machining is one such company that has united out-of-the-bo...
The Glock Gen 6 is officially here. Announced December 6, 2025 and available January 20, 2026, the new G17, G19, and G45 Gen 6 models feature improved ergonomics, a flat-faced trigger, new RTF6 grip texture, and a direct-mount optics-ready system. MSRP is $745. Find an FFL dealer near you to pick one up today.
The original Cabot Guns Apocalypse pistol was introduced back in 2020. Fast forward six years and the company has released the updated version of this handgun, the Apocalypse 2.0 . This 1911-pattern pistol features a stainless Damascus steel slide with hand-applied deep etching that further highl...
The Coalcracker 10x10 Dutchware Tarp delivers 100 square feet of lightweight, weather-resistant backcountry shelter in just 18 ounces. Crafted from premium Xenon Sil 1.1 fabric with versatile tie-out configurations, it's the ideal tarp for hammock camping, bushcraft, and ultralight adventures.
As a big shotgun nerd, it can get frustrating to mount optics to different guns. With handguns and ARs, we have a fairly typical optics footprint. Handguns have a few different direct-mount optics, and ARs all have a flattop upper these days. Shotguns, on the other hand, all use different mountin...