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What Does “Mil-Spec” Mean?

Mil-spec, which is short for “Military Specification” has gone from a boring set of quality...

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Range Review: Arsenal SAM7SFK-80R

Of all the AK patterns on the market, getting hands on a Krinkov-style rifle can...

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Review: Ruger GP100 .44 Special Revolver

Pairing Ruger’s popular medium-frame GP100 revolver in the .44 Special chambering from yesteryear is sure...

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Review: Performance Center T/C Long Range Rifle

Thompson/Center and the Smith & Wesson Performance Center combine to create an accurate, affordable long-range...

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Review: Rock River Arms RRage Carbine

Rock River Arms’ new LAR-15 RRage Carbine is a stripped-down, fat-free AR-15 that still gets...

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Range Review: Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle

Designed to combine the often opposing elements of long-range accuracy and maximum portability, the Christensen...

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Range Review: Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II

Known for its line of 1911 handguns and hunting rifles, Kimber expanded into the tactical-rifle...

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5 Lower Receivers for Your Next AR-15 Build

Looking to build your next AR-15? There are hundreds of lower receivers on the market...

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Review: Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis Rifle

Weatherby’s latest offering, the Vanguard Modular Chassis rifle, establishes the manufacturer in the tactical boltgun...

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Range Review: LWRCI R.E.P.R. MkII Rifle

Designed to handle the evolving roles rifles play in modern warfare, the LWRCI R.E.P.R. MkII...

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Review: Steyr L9-A1 Pistol

Steyr’s famous low bore axis and trapezoidal sights have generated legions of loyal fans. The...

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Review: Ruger GP100 Revolver in .44 Special

Pairing Ruger’s popular medium-frame GP100 revolver with the .44 Special chambering from yesteryear is sure...

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Review: Wilson Combat AR-9 Rifle

Wilson Combat’s latest AR-pattern rifle, the AR-9, is a solid option for home defense and...

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Glock MOS Pistols

Glock is embracing the trend toward red-dot sights by offering pistols pre-milled to mount them.

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Bergara BPR-17 Bolt-Action Rifle

Bergara’s first tactical production rifle hangs tough with more-established models at significantly reduced cost. It...

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ZEV Technologies Custom Glock

Improve a Glock? It’s not impossible. One company provides significant upgrades at affordable cost to...

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LWRC Individual Carbine

If, God forbid, you had to own just one rifle, the piston-driven LWRC Individual Carbine...

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FNH USA SPR A5M XP Rifle

The FNH USA SPR A5M XP is a precision tactical rifle using a controlled-round-feed action,...

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Steyr L9-A1