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Nine gun cleaning kits sorted by the gun they clean, from a $13.99 pull-through for the range bag to a $219.99 bench workstation, with calibers, rod type and maker prices.
Read More →Gun accessories and gear reviews for 2026: optics, holsters, magazines, safes, and the upgrades that actually matter. Hands-on takes from working gun experts.
One of the reasons the AR-15 is “America’s Rifle” is its sturdy utilitarianism and endless customization options, and an outfit called Real Avid aims to help you make the most of that with a set of professional-grade armorer tools custom designed for the modern sporting rifle enthusiast…or newbie, come to think of it. It’s called…
SIG says this is for professional training, but I just want to play with ’em. One of the things you’ll notice at the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show is that there are a lot of operator types in evidence. When I got a look at the new, high-end SIG AIR ProForce airsoft line…
Every year, I get together with some friends and hunt Maine’s whitetail season. And every year, we draw straws to see who has to be the Camp Bitch…e.g., the guy who has to cook dinner every night. This year it seems the title will be mine, so my very first act as Camp Bitch is…
No collection of military classics is complete without an SA M1A… I don’t know about you, but every year when I’m asked to come up with a list of New Year’s resolutions, I’m always stumped. The whole matter of my already being perfect in every way aside, there’s just something about self-improvement that’s far too…
I’m not saying I’ve ever shown up at the gunsmith’s with a sheepish look on my mug and a rattling bag full of gun parts, but… I’ve definitely shown up at the gunsmith’s with a sheepish look on my mug and a rattling bag of gun parts. However, if you’re the owner of a Beretta…
The hills are alive with the sound of holiday specials! Austria: Home of snow-covered Alpine mountains, red stags, and the most beautifully engineered cold-weather clothing in the world. Thanks to Austria’s rich hunting heritage and chilly weather, Austrians have long since had the pleasure of luxuriating in stylish and functional hunting and lifestyle togs from…
Viridian Weapon Technologies may have adopted their name in honor of the deep, vibrant green of their daytime-friendly laser sighting systems, but they’ve quickly shown that they’re just as comfortable in vermilion hues, as well…and that’s the centerpiece of a pretty festive announcement just in time for the holiday season. Whichever of those two primary hues…
Every so often, a retailer or product manufacturer will forget that gun owners’ money spends just as green as everyone else’s, and they’ll proudly announce their support for gun control. And every so often, gun owners have to remind them of that fact by not spending that money. Sometimes it’s from an entity that really…
Ever wondered what those stock phrases you see in gun reviews really mean? If you’re a fan of gun reviews, chances are you’ve noticed there are certain things that gun writers tend to say a lot. Chances also are that you took those things at face value. But, if you’re hip to the lingo and…
If you’ve been following the latest in materials technology, you’ve no doubt run into some intriguing articles about the bulletproof vest of the future: one constructed almost entirely from spider silk. Spider silk is one of the toughest, strongest substances in nature–stronger than Kevlar–but it’s also flexible and breathable, making it much easier to tolerate…
Looking for an inexpensive, easy-to-install reflex red-dot sight? The ability to quickly and reliably acquire a sight picture is key to shooting success, but sadly it isn’t always quite as easy as focusing on the front sight. Whether you’re new to shooting and growing increasingly confused by all the advice about sight picture and hold…
This is a situation in which I don’t mind going green (as long as I can also go red, white, infrared…) It may be the case that Viridian Weapon Technologies began by offering green laser solutions for daytime shooting, but now they’re expanding into the night with their new tactical-grade V Series Long-Range Illuminators. Suitable…
