Athlon Heras scope mounted on an AR15 style rifle

Athlon Heras SPR 4-20×50 SFP Scope Review

In today’s sporting optics market, there are often so many options that make your head spin. This has caused many people, myself included, to look to online reviews on scopes they have available to them in an effort to help narrow the search for their Goldilocks optic. One company in particular that creates extremely competent …

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Glock 44 Problems

Glock 44 Problems [& How to Fix Them!]

Before you buy a new firearm one of the most important things you need to know is whether that firearm is going to be safe, and consistent and if there are any known problems or manufacturer defects you should keep an eye on.  One of the biggest aspects of responsible gun ownership is understanding the …

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Stoeger M3500 Problems

Stoeger M3500 Common Issues [Fixed!]

The Stoeger M3500 is one of the best shotguns out there. Like any mechanical tool though, it also has its own potential problems that can make it a bit of a headache to use and maintain, especially if you’re new to the gun. So in this article, we’re going to take a look at some …

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Rock Island 10mm Problems

Rock Island 10mm Problems [How to Fix]

For years, the Rock Island 10mm handgun, which is a 70-series 1911 design chambered in the larger 10mm round,has been a topic of contention among firearms devotees. Among the detractors of this firearm, it has a reputation for several concerning issues. This article unpacks several of those issues and provides suggestions for remedying each of …

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Ruger American Ranch Problems (Solved)

The Ruger American Ranch 223 is a popular rifle, but like very gun it is not without its potential issues. Some owners have reported issues with the accuracy of the rifle, as well as with the magazine feeding and ejection. Other complaints include the trigger being too hard to pull and the safety being difficult …

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Glock 26 vs 19 Pistols side by side on a table

Glock 19 vs 26 – Clear Winner? [REVIEW]

The Glock 19 was introduced in 1988 as a compact alternative to the duty-sized Glock 17. The Glock 19 was smaller and lighter than the 17, and such began Glock’s long and successful journey into concealed carry. In 1994 the Glock 19’s smaller sibling was born, the “Baby Glock” model 26. The Glock 26 is …

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Common Problems with Akkar Shotguns

Akkar shotguns are perhaps the most divisive firearms out there. If you ask one person, they’ll sing their praises and tell you why they are the best choice for a hunter or shooting enthusiast.  Ask another person, and they might warn you about all of the potential problems that come with these guns. Quite the …

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Viridian 4LUX CQ Grip Light

Viridian 4LUX Grip Light [REVIEW]

The 4Lux CQ is the latest tactical entry in the Fore grip / Light Combo lineup from Viridian. It’s a lightweight, rugged polymer compact fore grip that features a handstop, 400 Lumen tactical light with auto-activation, and can be purchased in either M-Lok or Picatinny rail configurations. It’s intended for use on tactical weapons, including …

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Amend2 Magazine Review Mod3

Amend2 Review: Mod-3 AR Magazines + Grip

There is no shortage of places to find cost-effective solutions for AR-15 in the modern market. The specific pieces we’re talking about today include magazines, pistol grips, and forearm grips. Companies like Magpul, Hexmag, and Amend2 are providing quality products that compete with each other, which results in some pretty economic prices. Despite all these …

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Arken SH-4 GenII RifleScope review

REVIEW: Arken SH4 Gen2 Scope

It’s important to note up front that Arken Optics USA was super gracious and did provide the SH4 Gen II 4-16×50 riflescope for this review. While this will in no way sway or otherwise influence the review, transparency is nonetheless important, and the reader should be aware of this fact. Now, let’s get on with …

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