SIG Cross Review: 400 Rounds With the Rifle That Folds (2026)
The SIG Cross folds to 26.1 inches and weighs 6.6 pounds, and it still shot 0.6 MOA across 400 rounds. We tested whether the folding hinge is worth three times a Bergara.
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.
9 Best AK-47 Rifles in 2026
Nine AK-47 rifles worth buying in 2026, from the $660 PSAK-47 up to the Arsenal SAM7R, plus what milled versus stamped actually means for you.
M16 Rifle (2026): Can Civilians Own One? Specs and Law
What separates an M16 from an AR-15, every variant from the M16A1 to the M16A4, what a transferable M16 costs in 2026, and the three laws that decide who can own one.
Best 8.6 Blackout Rifles (2026): The 4 You Can Actually Buy
The four 8.6 Blackout rifles you can actually buy in 2026, from the $1,170 Diamondback DB10 to Q’s $4,000 Fix, plus what SAAMI’s new 1:6 twist standard means.
CMP to Sell Surplus M14 Rifles, Semi-Auto Only
CMP will sell surplus M14 rifles converted to permanently semi-automatic, first orders late 2026 to early 2027. Eligibility, legal basis, open questions.
S&W Puts the M&P15 AXE in 300 Blackout
The Smith & Wesson M&P15 AXE 300 Blackout arrives as an 8-inch SBR at $1,499 and a pistol at $1,479, both running Gemtech’s GVAC gas system.
New Jersey’s Assault Weapons Ban Falls: What Changes
The Third Circuit struck down New Jersey’s assault weapons ban and its 10-round magazine limit en banc, 10-5. State Police say it takes effect July 31, 2026.
Best Air Rifles (2026): The Complete Buying Guide
The complete guide to air rifles in 2026: PCP, break-barrel, CO2, and big-bore airguns explained, plus the best models for hunting, pest control, and plinking at every budget.
Weatherby Mark V Review (2026): The Nine-Lug Magnum Legend
The Weatherby Mark V pairs a distinctive fast-cycling nine-lug bolt with a sub-MOA guarantee and decades of high-velocity magnum heritage. Our full review, variants from the value Hunter to the ultralight Backcountry, and how it compares.