Cliff Hawkins

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

Comparisons, Rifles

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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Lever-Action Shotguns in 2025: Where They Shine (and Where They Don’t)

Analysis, Shotguns

Lever-Action Shotguns in 2025: Where They Shine (and Where They Don’t) December 30, 2025 Lever-action shotguns are still a niche—but a useful one. In 2025, most buyers fall into two camps: (1) modern .410 lever guns built for handy field use and range fun, and (2) 1887-style 12-gauge “cowboy” shotguns for collecting and Cowboy Action

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Compact 2011 Pistols: 2025 Buyer’s Deep Dive

Analysis, Handguns

Compact 2011 Pistols: 2025 Buyer’s Deep Dive December 24, 2025 Compact 2011 pistols blend classic 1911 ergonomics with modern, double-stack capacity and optics-ready slides. If you want a crisp single-action trigger, familiar controls, and 15–20+ rounds in a carryable package, this guide explains what matters—and which brands to start with. On November 20, 2025, compact

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Bolt-Action Shotguns in 2025: The Slug-Hunter’s Secret Weapon (and When Not to Buy One)

Analysis, Rifles

Bolt-Action Shotguns in 2025: The Slug-Hunter’s Secret Weapon (and When Not to Buy One) December 15, 2025 Bolt-action shotguns are a niche tool that shines when you want rifle-like consistency with modern slugs—especially in dense woods and “shotgun/slug” zones. If you’re mostly shooting birdshot, clays, or fast follow-ups, you’ll usually be happier with a semi-auto

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Glock Gen6 — Officially Announced: Ergonomics, Optics, and a Flat-Faced Trigger

Handguns, New Releases

Glock Gen6 — Officially Announced: Ergonomics, Optics, and a Flat-Faced Trigger December 8, 2025 On December 8, 2025, GLOCK officially revealed the GLOCK Gen6 line, introducing a family of 9mm pistols designed around improved ergonomics and a new optic-ready system. The first models named in the press announcement are the G17 Gen6, G19 Gen6, and

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Walther PPK production suspended: what the pause means for buyers

Analysis, Handguns

Walther PPK production suspended: what the pause means for buyers November 26, 2025 Walther has paused PPK, PPK/S, and PP production for a multi-year modernization program. If you’ve been eyeing a PPK, current dealer stock won’t be replenished—so shop what’s on shelves now. On November 18–20, 2025, Walther announced a multi-year pause on its PP-series

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