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Panzer Arms M4 PAM4TSDGNWS 12 Gauge
Benelli’s patent on the M4 semi-automatic shotgun’s ARGO gas system expired around 2021, while Benelli’s inertia systems patents expired in the mid-2000s. This allowed...
Sig Sauer P365-XMACRO Tacops 365XCA-9-BTAC-TB-RXSL 9MM Luger
It isn’t unusual for a full-size pistol to have the frame shortened and barrel cut down to create a concealable handgun. Compact and subcompact...
Sig Sauer P365XL Spectre P365V001 9MM Luger, Icarus Precision Frame
It isn’t unusual for a full-size pistol to have the frame shortened and barrel cut down to create a concealable handgun. Compact and subcompact...
Latest Articles
Top 10 Affordable 1911 45 ACP Pistols for 2026
Gun Tests has reviewed hundreds of 45 ACP pistol selections in various configurations over the years.
From those tests, we've assembled the top 10 Affordable 45...
10 Best 380 ACP Pocket Pistols for 2026
Over the years, Gun Tests Magazine has reviewed dozens of concealable pistols chambered in 380 ACP. The smallest of these sidearms are the subcompact...
Tisas 1911 Stingray Carry B45BA 10100103 45 Auto
The Tisas 1911 Stingray Carry is the least expensive bobtail in the match up, yet it did not disappoint in the long run. The...
2A Victory: Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii’s Default Carry Ban
June 25, 2026 — The U.S. Supreme Court has handed a victory to gun owners after striking down Hawaii’s so-called “Vampire Rule” in Wolford...
What Shotgun Should I Buy If I’m on a Budget and Want Reliability?
A lot of gun buyers look at shotguns as their primary go-to firearm for general-purpose use, but mainly for home or area defense. The...
What Revolver Should I Buy for Self Defense If I’m on a Budget and...
For budget-friendly, reliable self-defense revolvers, here are the top options worth considering.
BEST OVERALL BUDGET PICK
Taurus 856 (~$300–$380) — 6-shot 38 Special, solid reliability for...
What Rifle Should I Buy If I’m on a Budget and Want Reliability?
Here are some solid budget-friendly rifles known for their reliability. Generally, rimfire rifles are less expensive because they don’t have to handle as much...
What Pistol Should I Buy If I’m on a Budget and Want Reliability?
Gun Tests not only evaluates firearms for function and performance, we also consider value, that is, the bang for the buck, in every firearm...
Top 10 45 ACP 1911 Pistols for 2026
At Gun Tests, we have tested dozens, if not hundreds, of 1911-style pistols over the years, everything from 5-inch-barrel steel-frame 1911 handguns to 3.0-inch-barrel...
Top 10 44 Magnum Handguns for 2026
If you have never actually fired a revolver chambered for 44 Magnum, your reluctance is likely based upon their reputation for infamous levels of...
Remington 700 Long Range R84158 7 PRC
Hornady used the same design conventions from its 6.5 PRC round to update the 7mm Remington Magnum class of cartridges with a new round...
Mossberg Patriot Predator 28171 7 PRC
Hornady used the same design conventions from its 6.5 PRC round to update the 7mm Remington Magnum class of cartridges with a new round...
Who Do You Want as the Next US AG?
President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Many gun-rights groups didn’t like Bondi, who they say came in with a weak 2nd Amendment...
