PSA vs Aero Precision: Which Budget AR Brand Wins? (2026)

May 24, 2026May 17, 2026 by Nick Hall

PSA vs Aero Precision compared: fit and finish, reliability, barrels, receivers, product range, price, and customer service. Which budget AR brand is right for your build?

S&W M&P 9 M2.0 Full-Size Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Duty-Grade 9mm

May 23, 2026May 17, 2026 by Nick Hall

Smith and Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Full-Size duty pistol with red dot optic on a weathered wooden shooting bench at golden hour with a desert range and target silhouettes in the background

The Smith and Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Full-Size is a duty-grade 17+1 capacity 9mm that rivals the Glock 17 at a lower price. We put 500 rounds through it. Full review with live pricing.

PSAK-47 vs WASR-10: Best Budget AK-47 Showdown (2026)

May 18, 2026May 17, 2026 by Nick Hall

PSAK-47 vs WASR-10 head-to-head — Palmetto State Armory GF3 left versus Century Arms Romanian WASR-10 right with bold VS between them on dark concrete backdrop

PSAK-47 GF3 vs WASR-10 compared head to head. Build quality, reliability, accuracy, furniture, parts compatibility, and heritage. Which budget AK should you buy?

HK VP9SK Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the German Compact

May 18, 2026May 17, 2026 by Nick Hall

HK VP9SK review hero — 9mm subcompact pistol on weathered wood bench at golden hour

The HK VP9SK brings German engineering to the subcompact 9mm market with one of the best triggers and ergonomic systems in its class. We put 500 rounds through it. Full review with live pricing.

Armalite AR-50A1 Review (2026): The Underrated .50 BMG Bolt Gun

May 18, 2026May 17, 2026 by Nick Hall

Armalite AR-50A1 review hero — .50 BMG bolt-action rifle on weathered concrete shooting bench at golden hour

The Armalite AR-50A1 is an underrated .50 BMG with an octagonal receiver and excellent muzzle brake. We put 125 rounds through it. Full review with live pricing.

PSA AR-V Review: 1,200 Round Test of the Budget 9mm PCC (2026)

May 16, 2026 by Nick Hall

PSA AR-V review: 16-inch 9mm carbine resting on a weathered wooden range bench at golden hour

PSA AR-V review after 1,200 rounds: CZ Scorpion mags, LRBHO, blowback operation, $699 MSRP. Full range test, competitor comparison, and honest verdict.

HK CC9 Review: Is HK’s New Micro-Compact Worth the Premium? (2026)

May 18, 2026April 12, 2026 by Nick Hall

The HK CC9 is Heckler and Koch’s first purpose-built micro-compact and their first pistol designed and manufactured in the USA, tested to 750,000 rounds over seven years of development. We put 800+ rounds through it to see if this concealed carry pistol justifies its premium price.

Glock 30 Gen5 Review: 800 Rounds with the .45 ACP Pocket Rocket (2026)

May 18, 2026April 9, 2026 by Nick Hall

The Glock 30 Gen5 packs 10+1 rounds of .45 ACP into a subcompact you can actually carry. We put 800 rounds through it with zero malfunctions. Here is our full hands-on review with accuracy data, competitor comparison, and upgrade recommendations.