🔫 Gun & Ammo Guides
50 in-depth articles — comparisons, buyer's guides, and educational content
from the MatchMyGun team.
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Glock 19 vs SIG Sauer P320
Glock 19 vs SIG P320: complete comparison of the two most popular duty 9mm pistols. Accuracy, reliability, trigger, ergo...
Glock 43X vs SIG Sauer P365
Glock 43X vs SIG P365: the ultimate slim 9mm showdown for concealed carry. Compare size, capacity, shootability, and fin...
AR-15 vs AK-47
AR-15 vs AK-47: the definitive head-to-head comparison. Accuracy, reliability, ergonomics, stopping power, and which pla...
Mossberg 500 vs Remington 870
Mossberg 500 vs Remington 870: the ultimate pump shotgun comparison. Safety, durability, barrel swaps, and which shotgun...
Glock 19 vs S&W M&P 9 M2.0
Glock 19 vs S&W M&P 9 2.0: which duty-ready 9mm wins? Trigger, ergonomics, aftermarket, and our expert verdict on two to...
HK 416 vs AR-15
HK 416 vs AR-15: is the German piston-driven upgrade worth 3x the price? Reliability, accuracy, weight, cost compared in...
FN SCAR 16 vs SCAR 17
FN SCAR 16 vs SCAR 17: 5.56 vs 7.62 NATO battle rifle comparison. Accuracy, power, weight, and which SCAR fits your miss...
Remington 700 vs Tikka T3x
Remington 700 vs Tikka T3x: American classic vs Finnish precision. Best bolt action rifle for hunting and long-range sho...
Benelli M4 vs Mossberg 590
Benelli M4 vs Mossberg 590: semi-auto vs pump tactical shotgun comparison. Speed, reliability, price, and best pick for ...
S&W 500 vs Desert Eagle .50 AE
S&W 500 vs Desert Eagle .50 AE: the ultimate hand cannon showdown. Power, recoil, reliability, and which beast belongs i...
Ruger LCP Max vs Glock 43X
Ruger LCP Max vs Glock 43X: pocket pistol vs slim compact for concealed carry. Size, capacity, shootability compared in ...
SIG P365 vs Walther PPS M2
SIG P365 vs Walther PPS M2: micro 9mm comparison. Trigger, capacity, concealability, and which slim pistol offers the be...
CZ 75 SP-01 vs Colt 1911
CZ 75 SP-01 vs Colt 1911: all-steel legends compared. Capacity, trigger, accuracy, and which classic pistol to buy.
Springfield XD(M) vs Glock 19
Springfield XD(M) vs Glock 19: Croatian challenger vs Austrian legend. Grip safety, trigger, ergonomics, and the best st...
FN 509 vs SIG P320
FN 509 vs SIG P320: duty-ready 9mm face-off. Trigger, modularity, accuracy, and which military-grade pistol wins for car...
Ruger American vs Ruger American Ranch
Ruger American vs Ruger American Ranch: which bolt action is right for you? Hunting vs tactical, caliber options, and ma...
MP5 vs HK 416
MP5 vs HK 416: legendary SMG vs ultimate battle rifle. Recoil, suppressor performance, cool factor, and which HK to add ...
Beretta 92FS vs APX
Beretta 92FS vs APX: classic Italian DA/SA vs modern striker-fired. Trigger, accuracy, modularity, and which Beretta is ...
M&P Shield 2.0 vs Ruger LCP Max
M&P Shield 2.0 vs Ruger LCP Max: slim 9mm concealed carry comparison. Shootability, concealability, capacity, and which ...
Canik TP9SF Elite vs Glock 19
Canik TP9SF Elite vs Glock 19: Turkish value vs Austrian legend. Trigger, features, aftermarket, and the best budget 9mm...
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Best Concealed Carry Pistol 2025
Best CCW pistol 2025: our top picks for every carry style. SIG P365 XL, Glock 43X, Ruger LCP Max, and more tested and co...
Best Pistols Under $500 2025
Best pistol under $500 2025: Canik, S&W, Ruger, and Beretta options that deliver reliability and accuracy without breaki...
Best AR-15 for Beginners 2025
Best AR-15 for beginners 2025: Ruger, S&W, IWI, and Daniel Defense reviewed. Complete buyer's guide for your first AR-15...
Best Bolt Action Hunting Rifles 2025
Best bolt action hunting rifles 2025: Tikka, Ruger, Bergara, and Savage compared. Find the perfect caliber and action fo...
Best Shotgun for Home Defense 2025
Best shotgun for home defense 2025: Mossberg 590, Beretta 1301, Benelli M4 compared. Pump vs semi-auto for protecting yo...
Best Pistol for Range 2025
Best range pistol 2025: CZ 75 SP-01, Glock 34, SIG P320 XFive, Ruger Mark IV. Accuracy, trigger, and value for range sho...
Best 9mm Rifle 2025
Best 9mm rifle 2025: CZ Scorpion, SIG MPX, Ruger PC Carbine, HK SP5. Complete PCC buyer's guide for home defense and com...
Best Revolver 2025
Best revolver 2025: Ruger GP100, S&W 686, Colt Python, Ruger LCR. Buyer's guide for carry, hunting, and range revolvers.
Best Pistols for Women 2025
Best pistols for women 2025: SIG P365, Walther PPS M2, S&W Shield EZ, Ruger Mark IV. Find the right fit for concealed ca...
Best Budget Pistol 2025
Best budget pistol 2025: Canik, Taurus, Ruger, and S&W options under $400 that deliver real reliability and performance.
Best Home Defense Gun 2025
Best home defense gun 2025: AR-15 vs pistol vs shotgun. Overpenetration, capacity, recoil, and the best weapon for prote...
Best AR-15 Under $1,000 2025
Best AR-15 under $1,000 2025: IWI Zion-15, Ruger MPR, Springfield Saint Edge. Quality rifles that deliver premium featur...
Best .22 LR for Plinking 2025
Best .22 LR rifles and pistols for plinking 2025: Ruger 10/22, Ruger Mark IV, Henry Golden Boy. Affordable fun for shoot...
Best CCW Under $400 2025
Best concealed carry pistol under $400 2025: Ruger LCP Max, Canik TP9SF, Taurus G3c. Affordable carry options that don't...
Best Deer Rifles 2025
Best deer rifles 2025: Tikka T3x, Ruger American, Browning X-Bolt. Expert picks for whitetail, mule deer, and big game h...
Educational
9mm vs .40 S&W vs .45 ACP
9mm vs .40 S&W vs .45 ACP: which handgun caliber is best? Capacity, recoil, stopping power, cost, and the FBI's choice e...
5.56 vs 7.62x39mm
5.56 vs 7.62x39mm: which rifle caliber is right for you? Accuracy, power, range, recoil, and platform comparison.
Striker-Fired vs Hammer-Fired Pistols
Striker-fired vs hammer-fired pistols: which action is best for you? Trigger consistency, safety, concealability, and th...
Complete Pistol Caliber Guide
Complete pistol caliber guide: 9mm vs .380 vs .22 LR vs .45 ACP. Recoil, cost, terminal performance, and choosing the ri...
Why the AR-15 is the Most Popular Rifle in America
Why the AR-15 is America's most popular rifle: modularity, accuracy, ergonomics, aftermarket, and home defense effective...
Glock vs All Competitors
Glock vs SIG, S&W, CZ, Walther: why Glock dominates and where competitors have caught up. An honest look at the king of ...
What is a PCC? Complete Guide to Pistol Caliber Carbines
What is a PCC? Complete guide to pistol caliber carbines for home defense, competition, and training. Best models and ca...
Pump vs Semi-Auto Shotgun
Pump vs semi-auto shotgun: which is right for you? Speed, reliability, recoil, price, and the best choice for home defen...
How a Bolt-Action Rifle Works
How bolt-action rifles work: complete guide to the action, accuracy advantages, and why bolt guns remain relevant for pr...
Firearm Safety Features Guide
Complete guide to firearm safety features: trigger safety, firing pin block, grip safety, manual safety, decocker. Choos...
Controversial
5 Reasons the Glock 19 is OVERRATED
5 reasons the Glock 19 is overrated in 2025: trigger, plastic sights, grip angle, and better alternatives from SIG, Walt...
Is the AK-47 Better Than the AR-15? The Truth
Is the AK-47 better than the AR-15? The honest truth about reliability, accuracy, and stopping power. Which platform win...
Why the 1911 is Making a Comeback
Why the 1911 is making a comeback in 2025: modern manufacturing, 9mm variants, unmatched trigger, and timeless ergonomic...
5 Most OVERRATED Handguns in 2025
5 most overrated handguns in 2025: Glock 19, Desert Eagle, budget 1911, and what to buy instead. Honest critique from th...
5 Most UNDERRATED Handguns in 2025
5 most underrated handguns in 2025: Beretta APX, Canik TP9SF, Walther PPS M2, Tisas 1911, Ruger GP100. Hidden gems you n...