Best Home Defense Bullpup (2026): Shotguns and Rifles
The 7 best bullpups for home defense in 2026, tested: Kel-Tec KSG, Tavor TS12 and X95, Steyr AUG A3 M1, Desert Tech MDR, a $699 Kel-Tec RDB and the DP-12.
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.
ATI Alpha Maxx Review: Lightest Budget AR-15 Tested (2026)
ATI Alpha Maxx review: about 5.5 lb polymer AR-15, 500 brass rounds with 0 malfunctions, 3 to 4 MOA. $369.99 vs BC-15, PSA PA-15 and Del-Ton Echo 316L.
Best MP5 Clones in 2026: Semi-Auto MP5s You Can Actually Buy
The best semi-auto MP5 clones you can buy in 2026, from the PTR 9CT and Zenith ZF-5 to HK SP5, CMMG Banshee and a $950 PSA AK-V, with live prices.
6 Best Truck Guns for 2026 (Compact & Rugged, Tested)
The best truck guns for 2026, tested the way they get used: S&W M&P FPC, PSA JAKL, CZ 600 Trail, Mossberg Shockwave, Kel-Tec SUB-2000 and Ruger 10/22 Takedown.
2 Best .35 Whelen Rifles for 2026 (Big-Game Tested)
The best .35 Whelen rifles for 2026: the CVA Scout and Scout XP for elk, moose and bear, plus the Traditions Outfitter G3 and a custom Cooper Model 52.
5 Best .458 SOCOM Rifles for 2026 (Big-Bore AR Tested)
The best .458 SOCOM rifles and uppers for 2026: Wilson Combat Recon Tactical, Rock River LAR-458 and CLB Carbine, and a CMMG big-bore upper from $1,173.
9 Best Elk Rifles (2026): Backcountry Magnums to Budget Bolt Guns Tested
The best elk rifles for 2026, tested from dark timber to open glassing: Tikka T3x Lite .300 Win Mag, Bergara B-14, Christensen MPR 7mm PRC, Sako 90 Finnlight.
HK SP5 Review: Is the Civilian MP5 Worth $2,800? (2026)
We put 1,000 rounds through the HK SP5 with 0 malfunctions. At $2,799.99 it costs $1,250 more than a PTR 9CT. Who should pay the HK premium, and who should not.
Best 300 Blackout for Home Defense (2026): Suppressed and Supersonic
The best 300 Blackout for home defense: 7 picks tested across suppressed and supersonic builds, now that the suppressor tax stamp is $0. From $599.