REVIEW: Griffin Armament MK2 11.5” CQB

I’ve been a fan of Griffin Armament for a while, having used their M2 iron sights for years, enjoying the quality of their silencers, and, more recently, appreciating significant value in their optics line after reviewing the 1-10x Mil-R SFP LPVO. Perhaps I’ve been working backwards, but it m...

By Darwin Nercesian

HM Defense MS5: Rifle And Suppressor, Combined

With the $200 suppressor tax gone, integrally suppressed ARs are surging. We test the HM Defense Stealth MS5 to see if it’s worth it. The post HM Defense MS5: Rifle And Suppressor, Combined appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mike Hardesty

Glock Generation 6 Model 45 9mm REVIEW

A detailed range and carry review of the Glock Generation 6 Model 45, focusing on trigger geometry, grip changes, optics mounting, reliability, and real-world accuracy. The post Glock Generation 6 Model 45 9mm REVIEW appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Michael Irwin Collins

Understanding Pistol Red Dot Footprints

DPP, RMSc, RMR, ACRO, and Doctor Optics: all similar but different red dot footprints. Are you confused yet? The world of optics footprints is messy and confusing. The naming conventions sometimes overlap, also adding to the quagmire. In this article, we’ll sort through it all to provide a clea...

By Cory Ross

Small Business Spotlight: LayerX Suppression

Welcome back to TFB's   Small Business Spotlight ! In this weekly column, we take a look at small firearm-related businesses. Today, we're featuring LayerX Suppression, a new suppressor manufacturer based in Livonia, Michigan, that's bringing aerospace-level precision to silen...

By Josh C

The New Harrier: Ruger’s AR, Evolved

Ruger replaces the AR556 with the new Harrier. We put it on the bench to see if this updated entry-level AR delivers real value, accuracy, and long-term reliability. The post The New Harrier: Ruger’s AR, Evolved  appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mike Hardesty

The Rimfire Report: Rimfire At SHOT 2026 - What Did We See?

Another SHOT Show is officially in the rear-view mirror, and, as is my custom every year in this series, today we’re going to go over some of the more interesting or intriguing rimfire releases from SHOT Show 2026. While covering rimfire topics specifically is a significant chunk of what I ...

By Luke C.
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