Best Belt-Fed AR-15 Rifles (2026): FightLite MCR and FN M249S Civilian Belt-Fed
The best civilian belt-fed rifles for 2026: the FightLite MCR dual-feed AR-15 at $4,495, the FN M249S from $10,299, and a $4,091 FM-9D in 9mm you can buy today.
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5 Best Traditional Muzzleloaders in 2026: Flintlock and Percussion Rifles Ranked
The 5 best traditional muzzleloaders for 2026: flint and percussion side-locks from a $290 Traditions Deerhunter to the Deluxe Kentucky and a $383 Hawken kit.
Pump Action vs Semi-Auto Shotguns: Which Is Best? (2026)
Pump vs semi-auto shotguns compared: maker cleaning intervals, break-in, recoil and real 2026 prices, from a $239.99 Maverick 88 to a $1,999 Benelli M4.
Best PCC for Home Defense (2026): Pistol Caliber Carbines Tested
The 8 best pistol caliber carbines for home defense in 2026, from the $543 Ruger PC Carbine to the Sig MPX, CZ Scorpion and a 10mm CMMG Banshee, all tested.
Savage 220
Savage 220 review: 0.94-inch average at 100 yards over 412 sabots. The legacy 220 Slug is out of production; the 7.73 lb Harvester was $710.99.
10 Best LPVOs in 2026: Tested and Ranked
The 10 best LPVOs for 2026, tested: the Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x leads, the Primary Arms SLx Gen IV from $270 is the budget pick, plus NX8 and VCOG.
Walther PPK Review (2026): The James Bond Icon, Tested
Walther PPK review: 300 rounds through Bond’s .380, 19 oz steel, 6+1, made in Fort Smith. $689.99 vs LCP Max, Bodyguard 2.0, P365 and PPK/S.
Franchi Affinity 3 Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Lightweight Inertia Gun
Franchi Affinity 3 review: 500 rounds, 2 light-load failures, 6.9 lb inertia 12 gauge at $879. What the 2025 redesign changed, vs A300, M2, A5 and SX4.
Kimber K6s Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Premium Carry Revolver
Kimber K6s DASA review: 500 rounds, 0 malfunctions, 9.8 lb DA trigger, six .357 rounds at 23 oz. $999.99 vs SP101, LCR, 642 and King Cobra Carry.