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EOTECH EFLX CE: The Enclosed-Emitter Pistol Red Dot That Signals a Bigger 2026 Shift
EOTECH EFLX CE: The Enclosed-Emitter Pistol Red Dot That Signals a Bigger 2026 Shift February 20, 2026 If you’ve been watching handgun optics evolve, you already know the pattern: open-emitter red dots made slide-mounted optics “normal,” and now enclosed-emitter designs are pushing the category into true all-weather reliability. The EOTECH EFLX CE is a notable…
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HK VP9A1 X: What’s New in 2026, Who It’s For, and How to Pick the Right Variant
HK VP9A1 X: What’s New in 2026, Who It’s For, and How to Pick the Right Variant February 19, 2026 TL;DR: The HK VP9A1 X is a “crossover” VP9A1 that pairs a compact-length top end with a full-size grip, and it’s aimed at shooters who want better control, more capacity, and faster dot shooting without…
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.357 Magnum Lever Action Rifle: A Practical Deep Dive for Home, Range, and Woods in 2026
.357 Magnum Lever Action Rifle: A Practical Deep Dive for Home, Range, and Woods in 2026 February 17, 2026 If you’ve been researching a .357 Magnum lever action rifle, you’re probably trying to solve one (or more) of these problems: you want a rifle that’s easy to shoot well, doesn’t punish your shoulder, can share…
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6.5 Creedmoor Bolt Action Rifle: How to Pick the Right One for Hunting and Range in 2026
6.5 Creedmoor Bolt Action Rifle: How to Pick the Right One for Hunting and Range in 2026 February 16, 2026 TL;DR: A 6.5 Creedmoor bolt action rifle is one of the easiest “do most things well” choices for whitetail-sized game and practical range work. The smartest pick comes down to how far you’ll realistically shoot,…
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AICS Magazine vs Proprietary Bolt-Action Magazines: What to Buy (and Why) in 2026
AICS Magazine vs Proprietary Bolt-Action Magazines: What to Buy (and Why) in 2026 February 13, 2026 If you want the widest compatibility, easiest spares, and the most “mix-and-match” future upgrades, an AICS (Accuracy International Chassis System) pattern magazine setup is usually the safer bet. Proprietary mags can be lighter, cheaper, and sometimes feed better in…
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10mm Handgun in 2026: How to Choose a Woods-Capable Pistol Without Overbuying
10mm Handgun in 2026: How to Choose a Woods-Capable Pistol Without Overbuying February 12, 2026 If you’re researching a 10mm handgun in 2026, you’re probably trying to solve one of two problems: (1) you want a semi-auto pistol with more “woods authority” than 9mm, or (2) you want a flatter-shooting, harder-hitting option for field carry…
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Pump Action Shotgun in 2026: A Practical Home-Defense and Field-Use Buyer’s Guide
Pump Action Shotgun in 2026: A Practical Home-Defense and Field-Use Buyer’s Guide February 10, 2026 A pump action shotgun is still one of the most researched “do a lot with one long gun” options in 2026. People choose pumps for three big reasons: they’re simple to understand, they can be very reliable across a wide…
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Micro Compact 9mm in 2026: How to Choose a Carry Pistol You’ll Actually Carry
Micro Compact 9mm in 2026: How to Choose a Carry Pistol You’ll Actually Carry February 9, 2026 A micro compact 9mm is the modern sweet spot for concealed carry: small enough to hide under normal clothes, but big enough to shoot with real competence. In 2026, the category is mature—meaning you’re no longer choosing between…
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45-70 Lever Action in 2026: How to Choose the Right Big-Bore Woods Rifle
45-70 Lever Action in 2026: How to Choose the Right Big-Bore Woods Rifle February 6, 2026 A 45-70 lever action is a short-range power tool that shines in thick woods, bear country, and “hit hard, track short” hunting. The best pick comes down to recoil tolerance, sight/optic setup, magazine tube capacity, and whether you want…
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9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine Guide: Blowback vs Delayed (and What to Buy in 2026)
9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine Guide: Blowback vs Delayed (and What to Buy in 2026) February 5, 2026 A 9mm pistol caliber carbine (PCC) can be a low-recoil, high-practice platform—especially if you share ammo with a 9mm handgun. Your biggest “make-or-break” decision is the operating system: simple direct blowback (cheap, common, a bit snappy) vs delayed…