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Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60 Review: The Nicest Thermal I’ve Used
Josh ran the $7,000 Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60 for six months beside two budget thermals. Image detail, rangefinder checks, zeroing tips, and the flaws.
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Josh WinsettThe Briefing
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News
IWI, Taran Tactical, Atlas Gunworks, and Charter Arms Among 20+ Manufacturers Connecting Websites to Local Gun Store Inventory
IWI, Taran Tactical, Atlas Gunworks, and Charter Arms are among 20+ manufacturers now showing live inventory from 4,200+ local gun stores on their websites.
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Brady KirkpatrickOptics
Goyojo GRS225RF Thermal Review: Budget and Quality?
Goyojo GRS225RF review: five nights out, 250 rounds, and a Pulsar for comparison. Where this $750 thermal holds up, and where the image falls apart.
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Josh WinsettNews
Orchid POS Dealers Can Now Sync Inventory to Gun Made
Orchid POS dealers can now sync live inventory to Gun Made for free. In-stock guns, ammo, and gear reach 1.5 million shoppers a year, with no commissions.
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Brady KirkpatrickOptics
Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Review: 1,000-Round Duty Test
Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed Solar review after 1,000+ rounds on a Glock 19. Enclosed emitter, solar backup, multi-reticle. See if it's worth the money.
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Ryan DomkeHandguns
Smith & Wesson M&P22X Review: 600 Rounds With the New .22 LR
Over the last several years, my Smith & Wesson M&P22 Compact has seen thousands of rounds and has been one of my favorite .22 LR pistols.
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Ryan DomkeHandguns
S&W Bodyguard 2.0 Review: 12+1 in a Pocket .380
Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 review after a few hundred rounds. 12+1 capacity, flat-face trigger, tritium sight, and zero malfunctions in a true pocket .380.
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Ryan DomkeRifles
CVA Scout TD Review: A Different Kind of Range Day
Explore the CVA Scout TD in our review. This .223 single-shot rifle features a take-down design and 20-inch barrel , perfect for hunters and new shooters alike.
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Ryan DomkeHandguns
Mantis TitanX Laser Training Pistol Review: A More Convenient Way to Dry Fire
Read our Mantis TitanX review to discover a better dry fire tool. This Glock 19-style laser pistol improves trigger control without needing to rack the slide.
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Chris FortenberryHandguns
Glock 19 Gen6 Review: 600 Round Report
Read our in-depth Glock 19 Gen6 review. We put 600 rounds through the new model to test the RTF6 grip, factory flat-faced trigger, and updated optics system.
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Ryan DomkeAccessories
Vertx Gamut 26L Backpack Review: More Practical, Less Tactical
Read our Vertx Gamut 26L review to see why its modular design, CCW compartment, and 16-inch laptop sleeve make it the most capable pack for your gear.
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Ryan DomkeHandguns
Strike Arms Pistol Review: Not Your Average Glock Clone
Looking for a solid Glock-compatible compact frame? Read our full Strike Arms pistol review covering range performance, pros, cons, and more.
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