Winchester SXP Defender Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Fastest Pump Shotgun
We ran 500 rounds through the Winchester SXP Defender: inertia-assisted speed, chrome bore and the cross-bolt safety, from $279.99. Vs Mossberg 500 and 870.
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Springfield XD-M Elite Review (2026): High Capacity, Great Trigger
I tested the Springfield XD-M Elite: META trigger, 20-round capacity, the grip safety, now-discontinued 9mm from $552.99. Vs Glock 17 Gen 6, M&P M2.0, P320.
Browning X-Bolt Review (2026): The Feature-Rich Hunter, Tested
I tested the Browning X-Bolt: the Feather Trigger, 60-degree bolt and real accuracy, what the new X-Bolt 2 changes, from $769.99. Vs Tikka T3x and Model 70.
Marlin Model 60 Review (2026): The Best-Selling .22 Ever, Tested
I tested the Marlin Model 60, the best-selling .22 rifle ever: Micro-Groove accuracy, reliability, used values and how it stacks up to the 10/22 and Savage 64.
Home Defense for Apartments (2026): Guns, Ammo and Tactics
Apartment home defense done right: the best compact 9mm and revolver picks from $385, low-penetration ammo, drywall test data, lights and barricade tactics.
Savage Axis II Review (2026): The Budget Sub-MOA Deer Rifle, Tested
I tested the .308 Savage Axis II XP: the AccuTrigger, real accuracy and the budget tells, scoped from $462.99. Vs Ruger American Gen II, XPR and Patriot.
Stealth Arms Platypus Review (2026): The 2011 That Runs Glock Mags
We ran 700 rounds through the Stealth Arms Platypus, a one-piece 7075 aluminum 2011 that runs Glock 17 mags, from $1,999.99. Vs Staccato HD, Bul SAS II, 2K11.
S&W M&P 9 M2.0 Full-Size Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Duty-Grade 9mm
We ran 500 rounds through the S&W M&P9 M2.0 Full-Size: flat-face trigger, grip texture, optic cut, from $575.99. Head to head vs Glock 17 Gen 6, P320 and PDP.
Browning Citori CXS Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the American Classic
We shot 500 rounds of clays through the Browning Citori CXS: fit, the stiff new action, trigger trapping, from $2,369.99. Vs Beretta 686, Cynergy, CZ Redhead.