Best AR-15 Lower Receivers (2026): 8 Stripped & Complete Ranked
We ranked the 8 best AR-15 lower receivers from Aero Precision M4E1, 2A Armament, ADM UIC, Anderson, and more. Forged vs billet, ambi controls, and live prices.
Accessories
The gear that goes on, in or around your gun. Lights, holsters, optics, safes and everything else, newest first.
Carry holsters make the biggest difference to how often you actually carry, so the best concealed carry holsters guide is a good first stop. For a home defense gun, a light matters more than almost any other upgrade; see the best weapon lights. Optics buyers should read the best rifle scopes, and if you need somewhere to keep it all, start with our gun safe guide. To compare live prices on accessories across 200+ retailers, use the gun accessories price checker.
1911 Upgrade Parts That Matter (2026): What to Buy First
The 1911 upgrade parts that actually matter, in the order that gives you the most shooter for your money. Live prices, what needs a gunsmith, what each brand of 1911 needs first, and what a full build really costs.
Best Competition Red Dots for 2026: USPSA Carry Optics Ranked
The 8 best competition red dots for 2026, ranked for USPSA Carry Optics. Every roundup says window size decides a competition dot and none of them print the numbers, so this one charts the published window dimension of all eight. The Holosun COMP models turn out to have more glass than the Trijicon SRO, and the most expensive optic here has one of the smallest windows on the list.
DOJ Defends the NFA Registry After Winning Wolford
DOJ told a Missouri court that Wolford does not affect the NFA challenge, calling federal registration a presumptively constitutional shall-issue scheme.
B&T Now Builds 7,000 Suppressors a Month in Utah
B&T USA’s Herriman plant hit 7,000 suppressors a month, running nine industrial 3D printers against seven CNC machines. What that means for supply.
FN PUREVIEW: The First Holographic Micro Red Dot for Pistols
FN America’s PUREVIEW is billed as the industry’s first holographic micro red dot for pistols. Here is what the $749, 3-MOA, enclosed optic actually does and why the holographic tech matters.
EOTech Jumps Into Suppressors With Its Titanium DCBL Line
EOTech, the holographic sight maker, just entered the suppressor market with its titanium DCBL line: a $999 9mm can and $1,099 5.56 and 7.62 models, now shipping in 2026.
Daniel Defense Goes 3D-Printed With MUTE30Ti and NULL9Ti Titanium Suppressors
Daniel Defense enters the suppressor market for 2026 with two 3D-printed titanium cans: the magnum-rated MUTE30Ti at $899 and the 4.4-ounce NULL9Ti at $699. Here are the full specs.
Vortex Reboots the Crossfire II Red Dot With Solar and a Green Dot
Vortex rebooted the budget Crossfire II red dot with solar power, motion activation, and a first-ever green-dot option, holding the price under $250.