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Reviewed: Compact Vudu 4-12x36mm FFP

Rare is the hunter who has never cursed his rifle and optic’s weight and bulk. Gun manufacturers have introduced lighter, more streamlined designs to address the complaint, but riflescope manufacturers faced a variety of hurdles that delayed their response — until recently

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Reviewed: Century Arms AP5

Century Arms continues to expand its U.S. distribution of the AP5 models based on the H&K licensed and period-correct MP5 platform. We take a look at the unique AP5-SD model and the upgrades already available to customers.

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3 Great Pistols We’ve Reviewed

Tactical Retailer has reviewed plenty of great handguns, but these are three of our favorites from the past year.

CE Range Report Nexus Evo 2 Pistol is 100 Scorpion 33 compatible

Reviewed: Nexus Firearms Evo 2 Bearing Delayed PCC — Scorpion Platform

Customers who want to upgrade their CZ Scorpion or buy an already tricked-out version will appreciate the Nexus DIY upgrade parts or complete firearm.

February 25, 2026

CE Range Report The Pro Contour delivers the most refined Buck Mark ever for the competitor

Reviewed: Browning Contour Pro

Browning’s top-of-the-line competition rimfire pistol is the latest in a long line of innovative .22LR semiautos.

February 05, 2026

CG Range Report FN The FN Reflex Xl MRD a market leading slim high capcity 9mm

Reviewed: FN Reflex XL MRD

This higher-capacity version of the popular FN Reflex is still compact with a slim profile.

December 22, 2025

CE Range Report Springfield The Kuna an affordable modernized PCC that is highly competitive

Reviewed: Springfield Kuna

The highly anticipated, well-priced Kuna PCC from Springfield is already a hot seller — and a great shooter.

November 10, 2025

Range Report The 20 round Keltec Sub2000 in 5 7x28 is packable power

KelTec SUB2K FN57 GEN3

This lightweight 5.7x28 gun will certainly stand out on your shelf.

September 19, 2025

Range Report Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX

Range Report: Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX

The SPX version of Mossberg’s popular 940 Pro Tactical comes with some functional upgrades and defensive-ready features.

August 05, 2025

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Ruger Magpul RXM

Is Ruger’s new RXM really better than a Glock 19?

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Selling Precision Rifle Upgrade Solutions: Featuring the Tikka T3x CTR

Great guns are made even better with some upgrades from MDT.

January 16, 2025

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San Tan Tactical STT-15 AR-15 PILLAR Upper and Lower Receiver Set

Every shop has customers who exclusively scour the shelves for the cheapest AR-15 parts in existence to cobble together an AR-15 build. This $492 San Tan Tactical SST-15 receiver set is probably not for those customers.

September 19, 2024

The vintage model 1892 action has proven durable and breaks in nicely after a few hundred rounds

Citadel Model 92 Lever Action CIT410LVR .410 Shotgun

This no-frills shotgun does everything your customers will need at a bargain price, and it takes full advantage of the current lever-action trend.

The KRISS Vector SDP 22 will be the most shot pistol in the KRISS lineup

Range Report: KRISS Vector 22 SDP

Looking to stock something fun, different and reliable?

Bren and AR style ambi selector and magazine release and swappable AR spec grip offer shooters a familiar feel on the rifle

Reviewed: CZ 600 Trail

This light little rifle is different, and customers will find it handy and inexpensive to practice with.