Ruger Harrier AR-15: What Changed From the AR-556 May 4, 2026 The Ruger Harrier AR-15 is Ruger’s new entry-level 5.56 rifle line, and it matters because many buyers are comparing it with older AR-556 rifles, PSA builds, and Smith & Wesson Sport models. The short answer is simple. The Harrier keeps a familiar direct-impingement AR […]
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Springfield Model 2020 Heatseeker Pistol: .308 Deep Dive May 1, 2026 The Springfield Model 2020 Heatseeker Pistol is not a normal range handgun. It is a compact .308 Win. bolt-action pistol for shooters researching a short precision platform. Springfield announced it on April 17, 2026, with a 12 inch barrel, 22.5 inch overall length, 6
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Smith & Wesson Spec Series R: 686 Plus Optics-Ready Revolver Deep Dive April 28, 2026 The Smith & Wesson Spec Series R is a limited 686 Plus revolver for researchers who like classic .357 Magnum hardware. It adds modern sighting gear, factory porting, and a complete range package. This is not the cheapest way to
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Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Capra and 25 WBY RPM: Why This 2026 Pairing Matters April 3, 2026 TL;DR: The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Capra is not just another light hunting rifle launch. Paired with the new 25 WBY RPM, it shows where part of the premium bolt-gun market is heading in 2026: lighter rifles, faster-twist
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Savage Model 110 Trophy Series and AccuFit V2: Why Savage’s 2026 Refresh Matters April 2, 2026 TL;DR: The Savage Model 110 Trophy Series and AccuFit V2 matter because Savage is not just adding another SKU or a cosmetic finish. It is trying to make rifle fit, stock adjustment, and practical field features more central to
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Springfield Echelon 4.0FC: What’s New in 2026, Who It’s For, and Where It Fits in the Echelon Line March 17, 2026 The Springfield Echelon 4.0FC is one of the more practical handgun releases of 2026 because it is not trying to reinvent the striker-fired pistol. Instead, it solves a familiar problem. On January 20, 2026,
Ruger 10/22 Upgraded Models 2026: What’s New, What Matters, and Which One to Research March 6, 2026 TL;DR: The Ruger 10/22 Upgraded Models 2026 refresh adds a bigger menu of factory configurations built around the same “easy to live with” .22 LR platform. If you’re shopping for a first rimfire, a trainer, or a build
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Smith & Wesson Spec Series VI M&P9 M2.0 Metal Compact: What’s Actually New (and Who It’s For) in 2026 February 26, 2026 If you’ve been watching handgun releases lately, a lot of “new” feels like cosmetic reshuffles. The Smith & Wesson Spec Series VI M&P9 M2.0 Metal Compact is different in a useful way: it’s
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
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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