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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Silencer Central BANISH 45 Review
In this BANISH 45 review, discover how it performs on pistols and PCCs, and why it might be the only suppressor you need for multiple calibers.
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Silencer Central BANISH Speed K Review
Discover how the BANISH Speed K delivers compact performance and low backpressure in this hands-on review from SHOT Show to home defense range.
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Can a Thumb-Sized .22 Actually Hit Steel at 25 Yards?
Can a five-shot revolver the size of your thumb hit steel at 25 yards? We took the North American Arms .22 LR to the range to find out.
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Rock River Arms LAR-15M Review – Everything You Want in a Varmint Rifle
Our Rock River Arms LAR-15M review breaks down accuracy, comfort, and value. See why this 17 HMR rifle might be your next varmint game-changer.
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