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.
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.
6 Best Air Rifles for Pest Control (2026): Quiet & Accurate
The 6 best air rifles for pest control in 2026, from a $130 Crosman 362 you pump down for rats in a shed to the shrouded Marauder, and where noise comes from.
6 Best Airguns for Beginners (2026): First Guns for Kids & Adults
The 6 best airguns for beginners in 2026, from a $52 Daisy Red Ryder to a $90 Crosman Vapor Max and a .22 Crosman 362 with power you can dial down for teaching.
6 Best Big-Bore Airguns (2026): Deer & Hog Hunting Power
The 6 best big-bore airguns for 2026, from the .50 Umarex Hammer and $720 Seneca Dragon Claw to a 16-shot .30 Hatsan Blitz at $704, and the air each shot costs.
7 Best Bullpup Rifles (2026): Tested and Ranked
We tested and ranked the 7 best bullpup rifles of 2026, from the $799.99 Kel-Tec RDB17 to the Tavor X95, AUG A3 M1 and FN PS90, plus 3 bullpup shotguns.
7 Best Air Rifles for Hunting (2026): Small Game to Deer
The 7 best air rifles for hunting in 2026, from a $300 Umarex Origin with its own pump to the .50 Umarex Hammer, plus the Texas 215 ft-lb rule for deer.
7 Best Break-Barrel Air Rifles (2026): No Tank Required
The 7 best break-barrel air rifles for 2026, from the 10-shot Gamo Swarm Magnum to the German Diana 34 and a $110 Crosman Fire NP, and why springer scopes fail.
Smith & Wesson M&P FPC Review: The 9mm Folder That Actually Works (2026)
S&W M&P FPC review: 1,000 rounds, 4 malfunctions, 5.03 lb, folds to 16 3/8 in with a red dot on, takes M&P mags. $599.99 vs Sub-2000 and PC Carbine.
3 Best .444 Marlin Rifles for 2026 (Lever & Single-Shot)
Ruger’s Marlin makes no .444 today, so the Rossi R95 from $752 is the lever gun to buy in 2026. Our 3 picks, plus the CVA Scout single-shot from $349.