The Pulsefire Compact – Good Clean Fun
The Pulsefire Compact puts a handheld flamethrower within reach for less than $300. We tested its range, reliability and real-world usefulness.
The Defensive .32 ACP – The Ammo
Hollow points aren't automatically the best choice for a defensive .32 ACP. Here's what penetration, rimlock and your particular pocket pistol have to do with choosing a load.
Gear Review – Hyskore Revolver Light
Hyskore found a clever way to put a weapon light on a J-frame. Unfortunately, it adds bulk, kills holster compatibility and doesn't provide much light.
Vector’s Paragon 3X Is Good. The Scrapper? Not So Much.
The Paragon 3X punches above its price. The Scrapper red dot? Not so much. We put Vector Optics’ unusual combo through its paces.
Gear Review : RX Arms M-LOK Heatshield
The Benelli M4 is a great shotgun, but accessorizing one isn’t always easy. RX Arms fixes much of that with its M-LOK Heatshield.
Obscure Object of Desire – H&R 922
The H&R Model 922 won't win any beauty contests, but this old nine-shot .22 revolver proves a working gun doesn't have to be pretty.
The Case Against FliteControl
Federal FliteControl remains one of the most respected defensive buckshot loads available, but its tight patterns, compatibility limitations, and cost raise valid questions for home defense use.
Retro Shotguns – Old School Cool
Blued steel, real wood and actions worn smooth over decades of use. The Ithaca 37, Stevens 520, Remington Model 31 and Winchester Model 12 prove some of the best pump shotguns ever made are still affordable enough to own and shoot.
The Zastava M70 – A Surplus Shooter
The Zastava M70 might be one of the best surplus handgun bargains still available. This Yugoslavian-made .32 ACP combines Tokarev-inspired styling, soft recoil, and old-school steel construction into an affordable military surplus pistol that's both collectible and surprisingly enjoyable to shoot.
