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Best Retro AR-15 Rifles (2026): Colt SP1 to Modern Reissues Ranked

September 15, 2026May 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

Best retro AR-15 rifles 2026 composite hero showing three rifles on cedar planks at golden hour

The best retro-style AR-15 rifles in 2026 ranked across factory reissues, Colt SP1 used market, and modern-retro hybrids. From $549 PSA PA-15 to $3,500 vintage Colt SP1.

Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite Review (2026)

September 15, 2026May 22, 2026 by Nick Hall

Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite review hero in indoor pistol range bay with silhouette targets

The Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite after 800 rounds. The best 22 LR target pistol under 600 dollars in 2026: ventilated aluminum receiver, threaded barrel, integral Picatinny, and one-button takedown.

Tikka T3x Lite Review (2026)

September 15, 2026May 22, 2026 by Nick Hall

Tikka T3x Lite review hero on weathered lodge porch railing at sunrise alpine ridge background

After 500 rounds of match, hunting, and FMJ ammo, the Tikka T3x Lite is the best hunting rifle under $1,000 in 2026. Sub-MOA factory guarantee, smoothest bolt in its class, adjustable trigger, and a Sako-built action.

Genesis Arms Gen-12 Review (2026)

September 15, 2026May 22, 2026 by Nick Hall

Genesis Arms Gen-12 review hero on weathered wooden range bench at golden hour

After 500 rounds of mixed buck, slug, and birdshot, the Genesis Arms Gen-12 is the first AR-pattern 12-gauge that actually runs everything. The short-recoil design solves the ammo-sensitivity problem that killed every gas-operated AR-12 before it.

Best Broadheads for Hunting (2026): Fixed-Blade vs Mechanical, Tested

September 15, 2026May 22, 2026 by Nick Hall

Four fixed-blade hunting broadheads mounted on arrow shafts

Last updated May 22, 2026 Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the lights on. Tier Broadhead Type Cut Diameter Price (3-pk) Details PREMIUM SINGLE-BEVEL Slick Trick Shift SB Fixed (single-bevel) 1.125″ ~$80 View … Read more

Used 1911 Buyer’s Guide 2026: Brand Tiers, Prices & Inspection

September 15, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used 1911 three-tier knolling on dark wood with a GI Mil-Spec Colt Government Model ($550 parkerized GI), a Kimber Custom II ($875 production tier with beavertail and fiber-optic front sight), and a Nighthawk Custom Fire Hawk ($2,295 semi-custom with hexagonal G10 grips), with .45 ACP brass casings, spare 7-round single-stack magazines, a brass plunger-tube alignment tool, and a Series 70 vs Series 80 armorer inspection clipboard

Used 1911 prices span $300 (Tisas) to $4,000+ (Wilson Combat). Five brand tiers, Series 70 vs Series 80 decoder, forged vs cast inspection, CMP M1911A1 surplus program (restarted 2025), 7-point inspection, and where to buy.

Remington 870 Value Guide 2026: Used Prices by Variant and Era

September 15, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used Remington 870 three-variant knolling on dark wood with a Wingmaster collector ($625 pre-2007 Remington Arms walnut and blued steel), an Express Home Defense ($345 2015 production), and a Tactical ($475 police-pattern aftermarket synthetic stock), with 12-gauge shells, Brenneke slugs, and a brass choke key scattered between them

Used Remington 870 prices by variant in 2026 (Express trade-in $200-300, Wingmaster $400-700, Police Magnum $370-430, Marine Magnum $550-850, Classic Trap $850-1,400), the 3-era manufacturer decoder, barrel date code dating, 10-point inspection, and where to buy.

Used AR-15 Buying Guide 2026: Prices, Brands & Inspection

September 15, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used AR-15 police patrol rifle trade-in scene with a black hard rifle case stenciled POLICE PATROL RIFLE TRADE-IN, empty PMAG 30-round magazines, scattered 5.56 NATO brass casings, a yellow consignment tag reading USED AR-15 $695, an armorer inspection clipboard, and a CLP cleaning kit on a wood gun shop counter under warm amber lighting with a rifle rack background

Used AR-15 prices in 2026 by tier (budget $300-$750, police trade-in $499-$899, federal M4 $899-$1,499, pre-ban Colt $800-$8,000+), the 15-point inspection checklist, brand tier ranking, and where to buy.

Used Sig P226 Buying Guide 2026: Variants, Prices, What to Inspect

September 15, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used Sig P226 federal trade-in scene with a FEDERAL AGENCY TRADE-IN shipping carton, worn black leather duty holster, spent 9mm brass casings, yellow USED P226 $485 NIGHT SIGHTS consignment tag, cleaning kit, and armorer inspection clipboard on a polished wood gun shop counter under warm amber lighting

Used Sig P226 prices by variant in 2026 (Legion $900-1,100, Mk25 $700-900, standard $600-800, DAK trade-in $450-650, West German collectible up to $1,400), the 10-point inspection checklist, and where to buy.