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Optics-Ready Revolvers in 2025: Who’s Doing It Best (and Why It Matters)
Optics-Ready Revolvers in 2025: Who’s Doing It Best (and Why It Matters) October 14, 2025 Red dots on wheelguns have moved from “niche experiment” to a legit option this fall. If you like revolver simplicity but want faster sighting, today’s optics-ready models and factory-mount solutions make that combo far easier than even a year ago.…
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Charter Arms Pathfinder II — New for 2025
Charter Arms Pathfinder II — New for 2025 October 13, 2025 Charter Arms brings back a lightweight, 8-shot .22 LR revolver with modern materials, adjustable sights, and three finishes—ideal for budget-friendly practice, teaching new shooters, and small-game duty. Announced in late September/early October 2025, the Pathfinder II updates a long-running rimfire wheelgun with a 7075…
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Taurus GX4 Strike Bravo — New for 2025
Taurus GX4 Strike Bravo — New for 2025 October 10, 2025 Taurus just turned its micro 9mm into a brace-ready “bag gun.” The GX4 Strike Bravo brings a purpose-built chassis (co-developed with Strike Industries), a longer barrel, and PDW-like control—ideal for range fun, backpack carry, or a compact home-ready setup. On October 1–2, 2025, Taurus…
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Beretta M9A1 — New for 2025 (New Release Spotlight)
Beretta M9A1 — New for 2025 (New Release Spotlight) October 9, 2025 The Beretta M9A1 is back for 2025—classic alloy-frame, DA/SA 9mm manners with a 1913 rail and two 15-round mags in the box. Great for collectors, range rats, and anyone who likes a longer sight radius over micro-blaster recoil. (Yes, it still looks right…
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Savage RXR22 — New for 2025 (New Release Spotlight)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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…