M1 Garand Rifle Guide (2026): Makers, Prices, CMP Grades and What to Buy
The M1 Garand in 2026: history, specs, who made it, serial numbers, safe ammo, real prices by maker, and how to buy one from the CMP or the retail market.
Rifles
This is where our rifle reviews, comparisons and buying guides land. The best AR-15 rifles list covers every budget, and it’s the most-read page in this section for a reason.
Hunters should start with the best hunting rifles or go straight to the best deer hunting rifles. Want something classic? We’ve ranked the best lever action rifles, and the best .22 LR rifles are still the cheapest way to get good at shooting. Not sure which cartridge you need? Read the rifle caliber guide first. The full list of rifle roundups is in our buying guides hub.
FN FAL Buyer’s Guide (2026): DSA SA58, L1A1 and Surplus FALs Compared
An FN FAL buyer’s guide for 2026: the DSA SA58, Imbel L1A1, Argentine and G Series FALs compared, with real prices, magazine fit and gas setup.
PTR-91 Guide (2026): 6 Best HK91-Style Rifles From PTR, Compared
A buyer’s guide to every PTR-91 model: the GI, GIR, GIRK and A3SK rifles, the PDWR and K3P pistols and the 7.62×39 32 KFR, with live prices, specs, magazines and range results.
Mauser Rifle Buyer’s Guide (2026): K98k, Yugo M48 and Swedish Mausers Compared
A Mauser rifle buyer’s guide for 2026: the K98k, Yugo M48, Swedish m/96, Turkish and Czech Mausers compared, with real prices and the 8mm bore trap.
Lee-Enfield Rifle Buyer’s Guide (2026): Which Mark to Buy and What to Pay
A Lee-Enfield rifle buyer’s guide for 2026: the SMLE, No. 4, Ishapore 2A1 and No. 5 jungle carbine compared, with real prices and how to spot fakes.
7 Best M1 Carbines of 2026: New Builds, Paratroopers and GI Originals
The 7 best M1 carbines for 2026, from Inland and Auto-Ordnance to original GI Winchesters, with real prices, magazine rules and .30 Carbine ammo costs.
Where to Buy a Mosin Nagant in 2026: Real Prices by Model
Where to buy a Mosin Nagant in 2026, with real listing prices for the M91/30, M44, Finnish M39 and M28, plus the C&R license math and 7.62x54R ammo costs.
Savage A17 Review (2026): 600 Rounds Through the Semi-Auto 17 HMR
Six hundred rounds through the Savage A17, the semi-auto 17 HMR with an AccuTrigger and a 10 round rotary magazine. It shot 0.6 inch groups at 50 yards but was fussy about one load, and Savage lists the 17 WSM Sporter at the same price as the 17 HMR Sporter.
Browning BL-22 Review (2026): 600 Rounds Through the 33 Degree Lever
Six hundred rounds of .22 Short, Long and Long Rifle through the Browning BL-22 Grade I, the lever action with a 33 degree throw. Browning lists seven current models from $839.99 to $1,429.99, but its own spec sheets show the 20 inch guns are the same rifle, and FLD means Full Line Dealer, not Field.