The Marlin XT-22 is one of the more accurate production bolt action rimfires at its price point. Its adjustable trigger, user friendly stock, and standard 3/8 inch dovetail make it a serious small game and squirrel rifle that rewards a well matched optic. Put the wrong scope on it and you waste the accuracy the … Read more

A Tikka T3x is not a rifle you pair with mediocre glass. The T3x’s sub-MOA accuracy guarantee, crisp single-stage trigger, and smooth bolt throw represent a Finnish engineering standard that most production rifles do not reach. Putting a budget scope on a T3x is a specific kind of waste: the rifle is capable of more … Read more

The CZ P10C is the Czech manufacturer’s answer to the modern striker-fired compact 9mm market, and it arrived with a reputation for an outstanding trigger, aggressive grip texture, and accuracy that punches well above its price tier. The factory sights deliver basic three-dot performance that covers standard range work in good light but leaves real … Read more

The Glock 22 in .40 S&W is one of the most widely distributed full-size service pistols in North American field use. Its full-size frame, 15-round capacity, and .40 S&W cartridge make it a capable field hunting sidearm and a practical carry pistol for outdoor professionals. The factory plastic sights are the one component that Glock … Read more

The CZ P01 ships from the factory with a sight setup that is functional for range work in good light but leaves performance on the table in low light and fast acquisition scenarios. The P01’s Picatinny rail, aluminum alloy frame, and decocker make it a field-capable compact 9mm that earns its carry credentials through reliability … Read more

The Sig Sauer P365 redefined what a micro-compact 9mm carry pistol could be. Its 10-plus-1 capacity in a true pocketable frame, combined with a trigger that outperforms most compact pistols, made it the high-capacity micro-compact that hunters and outdoor professionals could carry through a full day in the field without noticing the weight. The P365’s … Read more