50 BMG Explained: Ammo, Ballistics, History and the Law
A plain-English guide to the .50 BMG cartridge: what the ammunition costs, what the military tip colours mean, how it performs, where it came from, and the states where you cannot own one.
Nick Hall
10 Best 50 BMG Rifles in 2026
What is the best 50 BMG rifle on sale in 2026? Get the very best 50 cal rifles from Barrett, Cadex, McMillan and more.
12 Best .44 Magnum Revolvers (2026): Tested & Ranked
The 12 best .44 Magnum revolvers for 2026, tested and ranked, from the S&W 629 and Model 29 to the Colt Anaconda and Ruger Super Redhawk, with live dealer pricing.
8 Best 300 Blackout Pistols (2026): AR-Pattern PDWs Tested
The 8 best 300 Blackout AR pistols for 2026: Sig Rattler, PSA JAKL, Daniel Defense PDW, CMMG Dissent, and more. Tested with subsonic and supersonic ammo.
Chiappa Rhino Review: 420 Rounds With the Upside-Down .357 (2026)
The Chiappa Rhino fires from the bottom of the cylinder to kill muzzle flip, and it works. We put 420 rounds through the 200DS to see whether the engineering justifies GP100 money for a two-inch revolver.
Springfield Kuna Review: 900 Rounds Through the Roller-Delayed 9mm (2026)
We put 900 rounds through the Springfield Armory Kuna, the roller-delayed 9mm that undercuts the SIG MPX by $500 and the B&T APC9 by $1,600. Full specs, range results and how it stacks up against the CZ Scorpion.
15 Best 9mm Pistols (2026): Tested and Ranked
I tested 15 of the best 9mm pistols for concealed carry, home defense and competition. Live prices, verified specs and an honest pick for every budget.
M16 Rifle (2026): Can Civilians Own One? Specs and Law
What separates an M16 from an AR-15, every variant from the M16A1 to the M16A4, what a transferable M16 costs in 2026, and the three laws that decide who can own one.
10 Best AR-15 Rifles (2026): Every Budget, Tested & Ranked
We ranked 10 AR-15 rifles from budget to premium after live-fire testing, with current dealer prices, full specs and an honest read on which fits your budget.