Bootleg Direct Impingement Uppers
By Dave Bahde
We test two new DI complete upper receivers from Bootleg, Inc., the sister company of Primary Weapons Systems.
It has been my pleasure...
Springfield Armory Ronin Operator 1911 .45 ACP
Springfield Armory Ronin Operator 1911 .45 ACP
by BillBattles
Classic-looking iron meets state-of-the-art performance
The Ronin Operator is available in two chamberings: 9mm Luger and .45 ACP,...
EDC X9 FROM WILSON COMBAT
This new pistol blends 1911 design with
“wonder-nine” capacity and prestige-level quality to earn itself a 2018
Editors’ Choice Award.
Picture the 1911 pistol in one of...
Barrett MRAD Tactical Rifle System
My straight-out-of-the-box impression of the bolt-action Barrett MRAD (Multi-Role Adaptive Design) was that Barrett had created a beautiful rifle. In addition to beauty, however,...
Nighthawk Custom Firehawk .45 ACP
The crème de la crème of
compensated 1911’s
Compensated pistols have always been surrounded by significant argument when applied to defensive or carry use. I recall...
SIG Sauer MCX Virtus
SIG takes the successful MCX platform to a whole new level
In a world where some groups of people can have anything they want, its...
Springfield Armory Hellcat RDP
Springfield Armory Hellcat RDP
by Dave Bahde
The flattest-shooting micro-compact on the streets
Micro-compact 9mm pistols with high capacity magazines and RDS (red-dot sight) capability continue to...
Walther Q4 SF
Walther Q4 SF
by Dave Bahde
This smooth-running machine screams German detail and build quality
One of Walther’s most popular pistols is a bit of an enigma:...
Savage Model 110 Elite Precision
Savage Model 110 Elite Precision
Savage rifles are consistently among the most accurate bolt-guns we test, but they’ve outdone themselves with the new Model 110...
Springfield Armory Saint 5.56 AR-15
An icon of the American firearms industry—Springfield Armory—has just joined the ranks of AR manufacturers with its new Saint 5.56 AR-15. Until now, Springfield...