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Compact 2011 Pistols: 2025 Buyer’s Deep Dive

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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Small-Frame .308 Rifles: What to Buy (and What to Skip) in 2025

Small-Frame .308 Rifles: What to Buy (and What to Skip) in 2025 December 22, 2025 Small-frame .308 rifles give you .308/7.62 performance in a package that carries and handles closer to a 5.56-size rifle—but the best picks are the ones that manage gas, heat, and parts compatibility without turning “lightweight” into “finicky.” On December 21,

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

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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Walther PPK production suspended: what the pause means for buyers

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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6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action Rifles: 2025 Deep Dive on Accuracy, Recoil, and Real-World Use

6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action Rifles: 2025 Deep Dive on Accuracy, Recoil, and Real-World Use November 24, 2025 6.5 Creedmoor bolt-action rifles deliver repeatable accuracy with mild recoil, broad ammo availability, and versatile performance from steel plates to deer and pronghorn. If you want an approachable path to distance shooting without punishing blast, this is a smart

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Ruger American Rifle Gen II Patrol — New for 2025

Ruger American Rifle Gen II Patrol — New for 2025 November 21, 2025 The Ruger American Rifle Gen II Patrol brings a compact, threaded bull barrel and 10-round AR-magazine compatibility to Ruger’s updated budget-friendly bolt gun. It’s a do-most-things patrol-style rifle for range training, varmint duty, and practical field work—without premium-rifle pricing. Announced November 5,

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Suppressor-Ready Pistols in 2025: Why Threaded-Barrel Handguns Are Everywhere

Suppressor-Ready Pistols in 2025: Why Threaded-Barrel Handguns Are Everywhere November 4, 2025 In the last month, more semi-auto pistols are shipping suppressor-ready (threaded barrels + tall sights) right out of the box. If you’ve been eyeing quieter range time or a future suppressor purchase, 2025’s crop makes it easier (and cheaper) to start with a

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