There are certain firearms that become recognizable before you ever read the name engraved on the receiver. The Q Honey Badger is one of them. Its compact footprint, collapsible brace, short handguard, light-colored receivers, contrasting components, and minimalist PDW design created a look that has become almost a category of its own. That makes the Palmetto State Armory Sabre Enhanced…
Updated August 17, 2026 If you have been following suppressor news recently, you have probably seen headlines saying that Form 4s are gone, suppressors are no longer subject to the NFA, or that you can now walk into a gun store and leave with a suppressor after a normal background check. The reality is more complicated. There have been two…
Two New Ways to Modernize Your AR Platform The AR platform has evolved far beyond the traditional buffer tube. As modern firearms continue moving toward compact, modular designs, shooters are looking for cleaner, stronger, and more adaptable rear-end configurations. The XTS 1913 buffer tube adapter system from XTS solves that problem. The XTS 1913/FLDA Folding Buffer Tube to Picatinny Adapter…
The compact 9mm PDW market has become one of the most interesting corners of the firearm industry. Shooters want something smaller than a rifle, easier to control than a traditional handgun, cheaper to feed than a rifle-caliber platform, and ideally fun enough to burn through several boxes of ammunition before realizing what they have done to their range budget. That…
I recently had the chance to look over the CANiK TTI Combat and the CANiK METE SFT Pro side by side, and there is no question that both pistols make a strong first impression. But we decided to put them side by side for: CANiK TTI Combat vs METE SFT Pro. The TTI Combat immediately grabs your attention. It has…
Choosing between a pistol-caliber carbine style firearm and a handgun chassis is not just about looks. It comes down to how you plan to use it, what handgun you already own, how much you want to spend, and whether you want a dedicated firearm or a modular upgrade for your existing pistol. In this blog we will discuss PCC vs…
Overview Looking for an AR-15 under 500? NexGen Arms offers American-made AR-15 rifles and pistols built from premium materials at budget-friendly prices. NexGen Arms designs and manufactures firearms using CNC-machined billet aircraft-grade aluminum and MIL-spec hardcoat Type 3 anodizing. Built with U.S.-sourced materials, these firearms are strong, accurate, and made to last. Their products are designed to perform under demanding…
The Mossberg 500: America’s Most Proven Pump Shotgun Few firearms have earned the level of trust and longevity of the Mossberg 500. Introduced in the early 1960s, this pump-action shotgun has become one of the most widely produced and relied-upon shotguns in the world—with over 11 million units manufactured. Read more to learn about the mossberg 500 stock upgrade later…
Upgrade Your Rifle with the XTS-501NK AR15 Ergonomic Grip If you’re looking for a simple upgrade that can dramatically improve rifle handling, installing a high-quality AR15 ergonomic grip is one of the best improvements you can make. The XTS-501NK 15° Rubberized AR15 ergonomic grip was designed to provide superior comfort, improved control, and dependable performance. With its optimized grip angle,…
If you’ve handled enough AR pistols, you know the pattern: rear charging handle, buffer tube out back, and a parts ecosystem so big it can be overwhelming. The Global Ordnance Monolith Pistol goes a different direction. It keeps the familiar AR feel where it counts (controls, mags, trigger compatibility), but it’s engineered as a more integrated, modern “system” — especially…