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Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Review: 1,000-Round Duty Test
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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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Ryan Domke
· May 26, 2026 · 8 min read
Smith & Wesson M&P22X Review: 600 Rounds With the New .22 LR
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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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Ryan Domke
· May 21, 2026 · 8 min read
S&W Bodyguard 2.0 Review: 12+1 in a Pocket .380
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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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Ryan Domke
· May 20, 2026 · 7 min read
CVA Scout TD Review: A Different Kind of Range Day
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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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Ryan Domke
· May 10, 2026 · 8 min read
Mantis TitanX Laser Training Pistol Review: A More Convenient Way to Dry Fire
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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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Chris Fortenberry
· May 10, 2026 · 10 min read
Glock 19 Gen6 Review: 600 Round Report
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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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Ryan Domke
· Apr 6, 2026 · 10 min read
Vertx Gamut 26L Backpack Review: More Practical, Less Tactical
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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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Ryan Domke
· Mar 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Strike Arms Pistol Review: Not Your Average Glock Clone
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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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Ryan Domke
· Mar 1, 2026 · 6 min read
Silencer Central BANISH 45 Review
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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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Ryan Domke
· Feb 8, 2026 · 9 min read
Silencer Central BANISH Speed K Review
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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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Ryan Domke
· Feb 8, 2026 · 9 min read
Can a Thumb-Sized .22 Actually Hit Steel at 25 Yards?
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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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Josh Winsett
· Feb 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Rock River Arms LAR-15M Review – Everything You Want in a Varmint Rifle
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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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Josh Winsett
· Mar 3, 2026 · 12 min read

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