Nick Hall

Nick Hall is a firearms expert with over 35 years behind the trigger. He started competitive shooting at 11, won his first match that same year, and hasn't stopped since. He runs USA Gun Shop, where he tracks 830+ gun safes and thousands of firearms across 200+ retailers. Every review on this site comes from hands-on testing, not press releases. If he hasn't shot it, he doesn't review it. Nick's work has been featured in Forbes, Playboy, and Tatler Asia. He's known for honest, blunt assessments that cut through marketing fluff. A $200 budget pistol gets the same straight verdict as a $3,000 precision rifle. Reach Nick directly at nick@usa-gun-shop.com.

Best Crossbows (2026): Hunting, Speed, and Stealth Ranked

August 2, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Best crossbows for 2026 hero composite: TenPoint TRX Ultra in Veil camo, Ravin R500 black compact reverse-draw, Excalibur Micro Suppressor Extreme recurve in Mossy Oak camo, and Killer Instinct Boss XDC AR-platform crossbow arranged on a weathered cedar table at golden hour with carbon bolts, broadheads, and hunting accessories

The 8 best crossbows ranked for 2026. TenPoint Flatline 460, Ravin R500, Barnett Whitetail Pro, Excalibur Assassin, and more for hunting and target shooting.

Used 1911 Buyer’s Guide 2026: Brand Tiers, Prices & Inspection

September 15, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used 1911 three-tier knolling on dark wood with a GI Mil-Spec Colt Government Model ($550 parkerized GI), a Kimber Custom II ($875 production tier with beavertail and fiber-optic front sight), and a Nighthawk Custom Fire Hawk ($2,295 semi-custom with hexagonal G10 grips), with .45 ACP brass casings, spare 7-round single-stack magazines, a brass plunger-tube alignment tool, and a Series 70 vs Series 80 armorer inspection clipboard

Used 1911 prices span $300 (Tisas) to $4,000+ (Wilson Combat). Five brand tiers, Series 70 vs Series 80 decoder, forged vs cast inspection, CMP M1911A1 surplus program (restarted 2025), 7-point inspection, and where to buy.

The Guns of John Wick (2014): Every Weapon Identified

August 2, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

The guns of John Wick (2014) — every firearm identified from the first film, fact-checked

Last Updated: August 2026 · By Nick Hall, firearms-in-film enthusiast. Every gun cross-referenced against Heritage Auctions screen-used prop listings, production armorer interviews, and identified by the manufacturers themselves, see “How I Verified This List” below. This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through our links we may earn a small commission at no cost … Read more

Remington 870 Value Guide 2026: Used Prices by Variant and Era

September 15, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used Remington 870 three-variant knolling on dark wood with a Wingmaster collector ($625 pre-2007 Remington Arms walnut and blued steel), an Express Home Defense ($345 2015 production), and a Tactical ($475 police-pattern aftermarket synthetic stock), with 12-gauge shells, Brenneke slugs, and a brass choke key scattered between them

Used Remington 870 prices by variant in 2026 (Express trade-in $200-300, Wingmaster $400-700, Police Magnum $370-430, Marine Magnum $550-850, Classic Trap $850-1,400), the 3-era manufacturer decoder, barrel date code dating, 10-point inspection, and where to buy.

Used AR-15 Buying Guide 2026: Prices, Brands & Inspection

September 15, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used AR-15 police patrol rifle trade-in scene with a black hard rifle case stenciled POLICE PATROL RIFLE TRADE-IN, empty PMAG 30-round magazines, scattered 5.56 NATO brass casings, a yellow consignment tag reading USED AR-15 $695, an armorer inspection clipboard, and a CLP cleaning kit on a wood gun shop counter under warm amber lighting with a rifle rack background

Used AR-15 prices in 2026 by tier (budget $300-$750, police trade-in $499-$899, federal M4 $899-$1,499, pre-ban Colt $800-$8,000+), the 15-point inspection checklist, brand tier ranking, and where to buy.

Used Sig P226 Buying Guide 2026: Variants, Prices, What to Inspect

September 15, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used Sig P226 federal trade-in scene with a FEDERAL AGENCY TRADE-IN shipping carton, worn black leather duty holster, spent 9mm brass casings, yellow USED P226 $485 NIGHT SIGHTS consignment tag, cleaning kit, and armorer inspection clipboard on a polished wood gun shop counter under warm amber lighting

Used Sig P226 prices by variant in 2026 (Legion $900-1,100, Mk25 $700-900, standard $600-800, DAK trade-in $450-650, West German collectible up to $1,400), the 10-point inspection checklist, and where to buy.

The Used Glock 19 Buying Guide: Everything I Check Before I Hand Over Cash

September 15, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used Glock 19 buying guide: three generations displayed on a gun shop counter showing Gen 3 with police trade-in tag $395, Gen 5 used at $465, and Gen 6 new at $599, with spent 9mm brass and gun rack background under warm pawn-shop lighting

Used Glock 19 prices by generation (Gen 3 $200-$350, Gen 4 $250-$400, Gen 5 $280-$500, MOS $300-$600), the 7-point inspection checklist, where to find police trade-ins, and the FFL transfer walkthrough for 2026.

Dry Fire Training for Women: Build Confidence at Home

May 20, 2026 by Nick Hall

Dry fire training for women — Glock 43X aimed at a wall target during home practice with concentric target rings and trajectory line

Dry fire training guide for women. Build shooting confidence at home with zero ammo cost. Drills, safety rules, and a 30-day practice plan.

Home Defense 3-Gun Kit (2026): Complete Setup from $1,000 to $5,000

May 23, 2026May 20, 2026 by Nick Hall

Home defense 3-gun kit hero composite: Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 AR-15, Glock 19 Gen 6 9mm pistol, and Mossberg 590A1 12-gauge pump shotgun on a dark grey tactical mat with scattered defensive 9mm, 5.56, and 12-gauge ammunition

Complete home defense 3-gun kits at every budget in 2026. Handgun, long gun, and backup builds from 1000 to 5000. Everything you need, nothing you dont.