Types of Scope Reticles: Duplex, BDC, Mil-Dot and Christmas Tree (2026)
The types of scope reticles explained: duplex, BDC, mil-dot, hash mark, Christmas tree, horseshoe and chevron and illuminated, with the ranging math and live prices.
Guides
A series of posts that will guide you through the maze of guns and firearms. We give you advice, help and answer those simple questions you don’t always want to ask.
Types of Gun Sights: Iron Sights, Red Dots, Holographic and Scopes (2026)
The types of gun sights explained: iron, peep, ghost ring, fiber optic and tritium night sights, red dots, holographic, prism, scopes, LPVOs and lasers, with live prices.
Types of Holsters: Every Carry Position and Style Explained (2026)
The types of holsters explained: IWB, appendix, OWB, paddle, duty and drop-leg, pocket, ankle, belly band, shoulder and chest, with retention levels and live prices.
Types of Bullets: FMJ, Hollow Point and Every Other Type Explained (2026)
The types of bullets explained: FMJ, lead round nose, wadcutter, frangible, hollow point, bonded, polymer-tipped, soft point, solid copper and match, with our gel results.
Rimfire vs Centerfire: The Real Difference, Explained (2026)
Rimfire vs centerfire explained with a cutaway diagram: where the primer sits, pressure and power, cost per round, reliability, reloading and which one to buy.
Types of Rifles: Every Action, Type and Use Explained (2026)
The types of rifles explained: bolt, lever, semi-auto, AR-15, AR-10, AK, PCC, bullpup, pump, single-shot and muzzleloader, with a use chart and live prices.
Types of Shotguns: Every Action, Type and Use Explained (2026)
The types of shotguns explained: pump, gas and inertia semi-autos, over/under, side-by-side, single-shot, lever, bolt and bullpup, with an action comparison and live prices.
Types of Handguns: Every Type, Size and Trigger System Explained (2026)
The types of handguns explained: striker and hammer-fired pistols, double and single-action revolvers, derringers and AR pistols, with a size chart and live prices.
Parts of a Gun: Labeled Diagrams and What Every Part Does (2026)
The parts of a gun explained with labeled diagrams of a pistol, revolver, bolt-action rifle, AR-15 and pump shotgun, drawn on real guns, with what each part does.