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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SHOT Show 2026 Gun Releases: What Actually Matters (and How to Research the “New Hotness”) January 26, 2026 SHOT Show 2026 gun releases can be noisy—lots of “new,” not all of it meaningful. The smart move is to sort announcements into a few practical buckets (carry pistols, suppressor-ready setups, modernized lever guns, and “do-everything” AR-style
357 vs 44 Lever Action Rifle: How to Pick the Right Magnum for Your Needs January 23, 2026 If you’re stuck between a 357 vs 44 lever action rifle, you’re really choosing a “system” more than a single gun: cartridge cost and availability, recoil, magazine capacity, and what ranges you’ll realistically shoot. Both .357 Magnum
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Bolt-Action Rifle Triggers: What Matters Most in 2026 January 22, 2026 Bolt-action rifle triggers are one of the biggest “feel” upgrades you can make without touching barrels or optics. In 2026, most mainstream bolt guns ship with adjustable triggers that are plenty good for hunting and range work—if you know what to look for (and
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Pistol Red Dot Footprints Explained (2026 Guide) January 20, 2026 If you’re mounting a micro red dot to a handgun, pistol red dot footprints determine whether the optic fits your slide or plate. This 2026 guide demystifies the major patterns (RMR, RMSc/Shield, Holosun “K,” Docter/Noblex, DeltaPoint Pro, and ACRO), how plate systems and direct-mill slides
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Single-Shot Pistols in 2026: What They’re Good for (and What They Aren’t) January 19, 2026 Single-shot pistols are exactly what they sound like: one round at a time, manually reloaded. In 2026, they’re still a niche—but a useful one—if you want ultra-simple operation, compact storage, or a specialized “tool” gun for the field. If you
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Taurus TX9 — New for 2026 January 15, 2026 The Taurus TX9 is a new, optics-ready 9mm pistol family built around a modular, serialized chassis and offered in full-size, compact, and subcompact trim. It’s aimed at buyers who want duty-grade features without a premium price tag—and it plays nicely with modern red-dot carry. On January
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New Federal Subsonic Ammo Line Announced for 2026 January 13, 2026 On January 7, 2026, Federal Ammunition announced a new Federal Subsonic rifle line designed for suppressed shooting, alongside a broad slate of 2026 cartridge updates. The Subsonic family focuses on reduced report with reliable, low-velocity expansion—a combo that’s especially attractive for hunters and shooters
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Straight-Pull Rifles in 2026: Speed, Safety, and Who They’re Really For January 12, 2026 Straight-pull rifles let you cycle the action in one linear motion instead of lift–pull–push–down like a traditional bolt gun. For hunters and practical shooters who value fast follow-up shots without going semi-auto, 2026 offers more viable choices than ever—led by Savage’s
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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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