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Ballistic's Best 2019

Colt King Cobra: 2019 Reader’s Choice for ‘Best Revolver’

With five nominees in .357 Magnum and .38 Special +P, it was the Colt King Cobra that easily won the Ballistic Best Reader's Choice Award for 'Best Revolver.'

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Ballistic's Best 2019

SIG P320 XCompact: 2019 Reader’s Choice for ‘Best Compact Semi-Auto’

Battling it out with a stacked lineup of other compact semi-auto pistols, the SIG P320 XCompact emerged as the best, as voted by our readers.

Walther Q5 Match SF Pistol, Walther Q5 Match Steel Frame Pistol

Why the Walther Q5 Match SF Is in the ‘Pistol of the Year’ Conversation

With a heavy steel frame leading the way, the 9mm Walther Q5 Match SF is arguably the fastest, most-balanced pistol on the current market.

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Colt Python: The Legendary .357 Magnum Revolver Finally Returns!

Available with either a 4.25- or 6-inch barrel, the .357 Magnum Colt Python has officially made its long-awaited return to the revolver world.

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Riton X3 Tactix: First Look at Riton’s New, Fast-Acquiring Rifle Scope

Affordability is the name of the game when it comes to Riton Optics, but there's nothing 'cheap' about the new Riton X3 Tactix Rifle Scope.

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458 AK: The World’s First-Ever Kalashnikov in .458 SOCOM

Two maverick designers from Tromix Lead Delivery Systems and Sharps Bros. have led the way for the world's first .458 SOCOM AK build.

Ballistic Best Editors Choice, Best Guns 2019, Best Gear 2019

Ballistic Best Editors Choice: Some of the Best Guns & Gear of 2019

From new firearms to AR furtinure, the Ballistic Best Editors Choice Awards acknowledges the manufacturers who took things to new heights in 2019.

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Federal 350 Legend Joins the Growing Straight-Walled Cartridge Party

With three different loads now available, Federal 350 Legend gives hunters a straight-walled rifle option to take down deer.

Best Rifle Scope, Best Rifle Scopes 2020

Ballistic Precision 2019

13 of the Best Rifle Scope Options for 2020 and Beyond

With features ranging from top-of-the-line glass to digital readouts, there are plenty of options in the running for 'best rifle scope' on the current market.

WATCH: The Savage Axis II XP Is Sub-$500 Rifle With a Bushnell Scope

Complete with a Bushnell Banner 3-9x40mm scope, the Savage Axis II XP in 6.5 Creedmoor is an entry-level long-range rifle well worth its price tag.

Weatherby 18i Synthetic Semi-Auto Shotgun, Weatherby 18i Deluxe Semi-Auto Shotgun

WATCH: The Weatherby 18i Semi-Auto Shotgun Line Is Smooth and Sexy

Built on the manufacturer's inertia system, the Weatherby 18i Semi-Auto Shotgun series brings a lot to the table, including 3.5-inch magnum capability.

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Freedom Frames: Works of Art That Actually Conceal Your Handgun

Freedom Frames transforms artwork and even mirrors into fully functionally handgun storage units for home defense options that are hidden in plain sight.

5 Reasons Why ‘Die Hard’ Is Absolutely a Christmas Movie

Amidst the gunfire, explosions and highly quotable R-rated awesomeness, 'Die Hard' reigns supreme as arguably the greatest Christmas movie ever—here's why.

The Man in the High Castle Season 4, guns

What Guns Were Used in ‘The Man in the High Castle’ Season 4?

There are plenty of guns in season 4 of Amazon's hit show 'The Man in the High Castle,' but the selection is questionable given the alternative history.

SIG Cross Bolt-Action Rifle, SIG Sauer Cross Bolt Action Rifle, full

SIG Cross: First Look at the First Bolt-Action Rifle Made Completely by SIG

Designed as a hybrid precision-hunting rifle, the all-new SIG Cross bolt-action rifle features incredible engineering and folds down to just 25 inches.

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WATCH: Ammo Inc stelTH Subsonic Ammo Is Next-Level Quiet, Clean

The Ammo Inc stelTH Subsonic ammunition not only makes your range time extra quiet, it eliminates buildup within your firearm when shooting suppressed.

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Ballistic October/November 2019

The Ultimate Big Bore Takedown Rifle, Small Bore Pistol Combo

Using the Alaskan wilderness as testing grounds, we examine one of the nicest lever-action takedown rifle (.457 WWG) and pistol (.22 LR) combos we've seen.

DoubleStar Stronghold Pistol Grip, Testing

WATCH: The DoubleStar Stronghold Takes Pistol Grips to the Next Level

Fixed on its STAR10-P .308 AR-Pistol, the DoubleStar Stronghold Pistol Grip made for an incredibly enjoyable experience while pounding steel.

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Umarex AirJavelin: New Arrow-Shooting Rifle Comes in at Less Than $170

SIG M400 Tread: 2019 Reader’s Choice for ‘Best Semi-Auto Rifle’

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Magpul PMAG D-50 EV9: 50-Round Drum Mag Unveiled for CZ Scorpion

Riton X3 Tactix: First Look at Riton’s New, Fast-Acquiring Rifle Scope

Ballistic Best Editors Choice: Some of the Best Guns & Gear of 2019

Federal 350 Legend Joins the Growing Straight-Walled Cartridge Party

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5 Reasons Why ‘Die Hard’ Is Absolutely a Christmas Movie

Colt King Cobra: 2019 Reader’s Choice for ‘Best Revolver’

SIG P320 XCompact: 2019 Reader’s Choice for ‘Best Compact Semi-Auto’

Why the Walther Q5 Match SF Is in the ‘Pistol of the Year’ Conversation

Colt Python: The Legendary .357 Magnum Revolver Finally Returns!

Riton X3 Tactix: First Look at Riton’s New, Fast-Acquiring Rifle Scope

458 AK: The World’s First-Ever Kalashnikov in .458 SOCOM

Ballistic Best Editors Choice: Some of the Best Guns & Gear of 2019

Federal 350 Legend Joins the Growing Straight-Walled Cartridge Party

13 of the Best Rifle Scope Options for 2020 and Beyond

WATCH: The Savage Axis II XP Is Sub-$500 Rifle With a Bushnell Scope

WATCH: The Weatherby 18i Semi-Auto Shotgun Line Is Smooth and Sexy

Freedom Frames: Works of Art That Actually Conceal Your Handgun

5 Reasons Why ‘Die Hard’ Is Absolutely a Christmas Movie

What Guns Were Used in ‘The Man in the High Castle’ Season 4?

SIG Cross: First Look at the First Bolt-Action Rifle Made Completely by SIG

WATCH: Ammo Inc stelTH Subsonic Ammo Is Next-Level Quiet, Clean

The Ultimate Big Bore Takedown Rifle, Small Bore Pistol Combo

WATCH: The DoubleStar Stronghold Takes Pistol Grips to the Next Level