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.

Banish VRMT 223K Ti: 8-Ounce Titanium .224 Suppressor

September 15, 2026June 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

Sound suppressor threaded onto a rifle barrel, illustrating SAAMI's new suppressor-maker voting membership

Banish’s new VRMT 223K Ti is a 4.7-inch, 8-ounce titanium suppressor for .224 bolt guns with 25.9+ dB reduction. $599 Ti / $499 stainless.

Liberty SPIKE 2.0: A Brass-Cased Defensive Round for .380 and 9mm

September 15, 2026June 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

Liberty Ammunition SPIKE 2.0 brass-cased defensive cartridges for .380 ACP and 9mm pistols

Liberty’s SPIKE 2.0 adds a brass case for .380 ACP and 9mm pistols with unsupported chambers. A 55-gr load at ~1,500 fps. Here’s the plain rundown.

SIG M17 Commemorative Edition Marks the Army’s 250th

September 15, 2026June 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

SIG M17 Commemorative Edition pistol with high-polish DLC slide and gold controls marking the Army's 250th anniversary

SIG’s limited M17 Commemorative Edition marks the Army’s 250th with a 9mm P320-platform pistol, polished DLC slide and gold controls. Specs and buyer notes.

Ruger Adds Six Guns to Its 250th Year of American Liberty Series

September 15, 2026June 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

Ruger 250th Year of American Liberty commemorative firearms with gold-accented engraving for America's 2026 anniversary

Ruger expands its 250th Year of American Liberty series with six limited guns for America’s 2026 anniversary, including two Ruger-made Marlin 1894 lever rifles.

TANDEMKROSS Reveals TKX22 Light Rifle at GunCon 2026

September 15, 2026June 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

TANDEMKROSS TKX22 Light Rifle revealed at GunCon 2026

TANDEMKROSS revealed the new TKX22 rimfire light rifle at GunCon 2026, plus new Ruger takedown barrels. Here’s our first look at this parts-maker’s own rifle.

Aero Precision, Stag Arms Among Brands in Receivership

September 15, 2026June 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

Aero Precision and Stag Arms AR-15 brands enter Washington state receivership

Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms, and VG6 Precision entered a Washington receivership. What it means for AR-15 orders and warranties.

CZ 600+ Carbine: A Sub-5.5 lb Mini-Action Truck Gun

September 15, 2026June 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

CZ 600+ Carbine compact mini-action bolt-action rifle with 18.5-inch barrel

CZ’s new 600+ Carbine is a 5.5 lb mini-action bolt gun in .223, 7.62×39, or .300 BLK with swappable barrels and a sub-MOA guarantee. Specs and who it’s for.

The State of Ammo Prices: Summer 2026

June 21, 2026June 20, 2026 by Nick Hall

USA Gun Shop Ammo Price Index Summer 2026 with real AR-15 and 5.56 ammunition

Ammo prices fell about 3.5% in Q2 2026, but the savings landed unevenly. Our Ammo Price Index breaks down cost per round across 27 calibers, built from 7,615 listings and 5.36 million price checks.

Mini-14 vs AR-15: Which .223 Rifle Should You Buy? (2026)

September 15, 2026June 19, 2026 by Nick Hall

Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through our links we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Prices and availability change often, so always check current pricing before you buy. Last updated: June 19, 2026 The Ruger Mini-14 and the AR-15 are two very different answers to … Read more