Cliff Hawkins

Pistol Weapon Light in 2026: Lumens vs Candela, Fit, and What Actually Matters

Pistol Weapon Light in 2026: Lumens vs Candela, Fit, and What Actually Matters February 23, 2026 TL;DR: If you’re shopping a pistol weapon light in 2026, your best pick usually comes down to (1) how far you need positive ID (PID) indoors vs outdoors, (2) holster compatibility, and (3) whether the light actually fits your

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.357 Magnum Lever Action Rifle: A Practical Deep Dive for Home, Range, and Woods in 2026

.357 Magnum Lever Action Rifle: A Practical Deep Dive for Home, Range, and Woods in 2026 February 17, 2026 If you’ve been researching a .357 Magnum lever action rifle, you’re probably trying to solve one (or more) of these problems: you want a rifle that’s easy to shoot well, doesn’t punish your shoulder, can share

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10mm Handgun in 2026: How to Choose a Woods-Capable Pistol Without Overbuying

10mm Handgun in 2026: How to Choose a Woods-Capable Pistol Without Overbuying February 12, 2026 If you’re researching a 10mm handgun in 2026, you’re probably trying to solve one of two problems: (1) you want a semi-auto pistol with more “woods authority” than 9mm, or (2) you want a flatter-shooting, harder-hitting option for field carry

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45-70 Lever Action in 2026: How to Choose the Right Big-Bore Woods Rifle

45-70 Lever Action in 2026: How to Choose the Right Big-Bore Woods Rifle February 6, 2026 A 45-70 lever action is a short-range power tool that shines in thick woods, bear country, and “hit hard, track short” hunting. The best pick comes down to recoil tolerance, sight/optic setup, magazine tube capacity, and whether you want

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22 LR Revolver Buyer’s Deep Dive: What Matters Most in 2026

22 LR Revolver Buyer’s Deep Dive: What Matters Most in 2026 February 2, 2026 A 22 LR revolver is still one of the smartest “actually shoot it a lot” handguns you can research in 2026—especially for training, new shooters, small-game/field use, and low-stress practice. The best choice comes down to action type (single-action vs double-action),

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AR-15 Barrel Length 5.56: Picking 10.3 vs 11.5 vs 14.5 vs 16 in 2026

AR-15 Barrel Length 5.56: Picking 10.3 vs 11.5 vs 14.5 vs 16 in 2026 January 27, 2026 If you’re debating AR-15 barrel length 5.56, you’re not just picking a number—you’re choosing a balance of handling, velocity, reliability, and muzzle blast. In 2026, the most common “serious use” choices cluster around 10.3, 11.5, 14.5, and 16

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Ruger 10/22 Gets 2026 Updates: BX-Trigger, Easier Field Care, and More

Ruger 10/22 Gets 2026 Updates: BX-Trigger, Easier Field Care, and More January 9, 2026 On December 17, 2025, Ruger announced 2026 updates to the 10/22—the classic rimfire now shipping with a factory BX-Trigger, a cleaner bolt-release design, and a rear cleaning port on the receiver. The changes target the most common owner upgrades and maintenance

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Left-Handed Bolt-Action Rifles: A 2026 Buyer’s Deep Dive for Southpaws

Left-Handed Bolt-Action Rifles: A 2026 Buyer’s Deep Dive for Southpaws January 5, 2026 Left-handed bolt-action rifles aren’t “niche” anymore—there are more solid options than ever, but the best choice depends on how you hunt (or shoot), how you mount optics, and whether you prioritize weight, recoil control, or long-term parts support. As of now, the

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