Savage RXR22 — New for 2025 (New Release Spotlight) October 7, 2025 The Savage RXR22 is a lightweight, threaded-barrel .22 LR semi-auto that plays nice with Ruger 10/22 magazines and parts for just $299. It’s a smart pick for new shooters, plinkers, and small-game hunters who want big aftermarket support without spending big. Announced in […]
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Budget 1911 .45 ACP: 2025 Deep Dive on Entry-Level Classics October 6, 2025 If you want an all-steel .45 with history and good bones without an eye-watering price, today’s budget 1911 crowd delivers real value under $800. Great for range day, first 1911 buyers, and tinkerers who plan to upgrade over time. Looking at the
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Folding PCC Carbines: 2025 Deep Dive on Packable 9mm Rifles October 3, 2025 Folding pistol-caliber carbines (PCCs) like the KelTec SUB2000 and S&W FPC deliver trunk-friendly size, cheap-to-shoot 9mm, and familiar pistol-mag compatibility. Great for range day, road-trip plinkers, or backpack camp guns—without venturing into NFA territory. If your range bag pulls double duty as
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Budget Pump Shotguns 2025: 12 vs. 20 Gauge for Home & Field (Deep Dive) October 2, 2025 If you want a reliable scattergun without draining your gear fund, budget pump shotguns (think Maverick, Mossberg, Savage/Stevens, Winchester, Stoeger, TriStar) still deliver. Go 12 gauge for the widest load selection and defensive punch; pick 20 gauge for
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Taurus 66 Combat — New for 2025 (New Release Spotlight) September 30, 2025 Taurus just modernized the classic 66 with an optics-ready, 3-inch, seven-shot .357 Mag package aimed at folks who want revolver simplicity with dot-sight speed. If you’ve been waiting for a “fighting wheelgun” that plays nice with RDS, this is the one. Announced
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Best Budget Over-Under Shotguns (2025 Guide) September 29, 2025 Want an over-under for clays or upland without torching your wallet? Entry-level O/Us from brands like Stoeger, CZ-USA, and TriStar deliver dependable break-action simplicity, all-in for well under a grand. Great for new clay shooters and bird hunters who value reliability over frills. If your fall
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Threaded .22 LR Bolt-Action Rifles: Best Trainers for Fall 2025 September 26, 2025 If you want cheap practice, small-game utility, and suppressor-ready manners, today’s threaded .22 LR bolt-action rifles are the sweet spot. Great for new shooters, precision cross-training, and quiet pest control. Over the last month, interest in rimfire “trainer” bolts with factory 1/2×28
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Ruger Collector’s Series 2025: 10/22 Sporter, Mark IV 22/45 & Super Wrangler September 25, 2025 Ruger’s 2025 Collector’s Series bundles fresh, limited-run takes on three fan favorites—a 10/22 Sporter, a Mark IV 22/45, and a Super Wrangler. Great for Ruger loyalists, rimfire range rats, and anyone who loves tasteful wood-and-steel throwbacks with modern reliability. On
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Rossi RS22 Pistol — New for 2025 September 23, 2025 The new Rossi RS22 Pistol shrinks the popular RS22 rimfire into a 6-inch, threaded-barrel .22 LR pistol that takes RS22 mags, accepts optics, and (optionally) a Strike Industries brace—perfect for budget-friendly plinking, training, and small-game duty. Announced in mid-September 2025, Rossi’s RS22 Pistol brings the
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Beretta 80X Cheetah Tactical Desert — New for 2025 September 22, 2025 Beretta just gave its optic-ready 80X Cheetah Tactical a fresh FDE “Desert” finish, keeping the DA/SA .380 relevant for concealed carriers who want softer recoil, a rail, and a threaded barrel out of the box. MSRP starts at $749. Announced the week of
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