6 Best Rifle Slings for 2026: Tactical, Hunting & Precision Ranked
The 6 best rifle slings for 2026: Blue Force Gear Vickers 221, Magpul MS1 from $28, MS4 QDM, VTAC MK1 and budget picks. Two-point vs single-point and QD tips.
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The 6 best rifle slings for 2026: Blue Force Gear Vickers 221, Magpul MS1 from $28, MS4 QDM, VTAC MK1 and budget picks. Two-point vs single-point and QD tips.
Best competition triggers for 2026: Apex and Overwatch for striker pistols from $57, Geissele SSA-E from $180 and TriggerTech Diamond for AR and bolt guns.
The 10 best concealed carry holsters for women: Crossbreed MiniTuck from $39, Phlster Enigma for dresses, Can Can Hip Hugger, bra, thigh and purse carry.
I tested 7 range bags for women for fit, layout and value, from the $65 Orca starter to the Vertx COF Light at $179 and a $370 woman-owned American maker.
We tested 10 micro red dots for concealed carry pistols: Holosun 507K X2, Trijicon RMRcc, Swampfox Sentinel II from $166, Vortex Defender-CCW and more.
I charted 9 PRS scopes on published elevation travel, and the $800 Vortex Strike Eagle beats the $3,200 Nightforce ATACR. Plus Leupold Mark 5HD and Razor HD.
I have shot 20+ scopes in this price range. The 9 best under $500: Vortex Diamondback Tactical FFP from $340, Athlon Argos BTR, Leupold VX-Freedom and more.
I tested 12+ prism scopes on AR-15 and AK builds. The 8 best: Primary Arms SLx 1x from $265, Trijicon ACOG TA31, Vortex Spitfire HD, Swampfox Blade at $179.
10 optics-ready pistols tested by mount quality and value: Walther PDP, Glock 17 Gen 6, Sig P320 X-Carry, FN 509 MRD, P365XL, Echelon, Canik METE SFT.