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ResourceWhat Happens When You Stop Treating A Cheap Rifle Like A Cheap Rifle?
Colion revisits his earlier review of the $600 Ruger Harrier rifle by extensively upgrading it with premium accessories including a …
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ResourceIs This Better than a Pistol Caliber Carbine?
Colion examines whether a pistol chassis system (the MCK Evo) can outperform a traditional pistol-caliber carbine (PCC). He walks …
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ResourceMossberg Turned The Aftershock Into A Different Animal
Colion reviews the Mossberg 990 Aftershock SPX shotgun, comparing it to the original Aftershock model he previously covered. He …
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ResourceWhy Doesn’t This Rifle Have Any Recoil
Colion reviews the Oberland Industries SOFAR 15 Alpha, an AR-15 that he says was engineered from the ground up to run suppressed. He …
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ResourceThe Budget Suppressor Nobody Expected
Colion reviews two unconventional suppressors from Advantage Arms: the Super Shorty, a compact 2.5-inch suppressor priced at $249, …
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ResourceBefore You Buy a Truck Gun… Watch What the Micro Draco Does
Colion explores whether the Micro Draco AK pistol could work as an effective truck gun, analyzing its advantages and drawbacks …
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ResourceChicago Woman Shot With Gun From Police BuyBack Program
Colion examines a reported incident in Chicago where he claims a Glock turned in at a police gun buyback program disappeared from …
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ResourceDid the SIG P320 Just Kill a U.S. Airman Without Anyone Pulling the Trigger?
Colion reports on a fatal incident at an Air Force base involving a SIG M18 handgun that allegedly discharged while holstered, …
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ResourceThis Gun Broke Me
Colion shares his personal experience modifying and upgrading the BNT TP9 semi-automatic pistol-caliber carbine, describing what he …
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ResourceWhy This Weird Rifle Is Way More Fun Than an AR-15
Colion reviews the Ruger Mini-14 Tactical rifle, describing it as a quirky, nostalgic firearm with an unusual aesthetic he calls …
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ResourceMossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX
Colion reviews Mossberg's 940 Tactical SPX shotgun, presenting it as an upgraded version of the standard 940 Tactical that he …
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ResourceSpringfield Prodigy Compact: Glock 19 of 2011’s?
Colion reviews the Springfield Prodigy Compact, arguing it serves as the "Glock 19 of 2011s" — a versatile, balanced compact carry …
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ResourceAn AR-15 With A Pump-Action Makeover | Mossberg 590RM Review
Colion reviews two Mossberg shotguns—the 590 RM (magazine-fed) and the 590r (tube-fed)—arguing that their AR-inspired features like …
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ResourceIs This the Best Double Stack 1911 You’ve Never Heard Of? The Bull Armory Tac
Colion reviews the Bull Armory Tac Pro, a 2011-style handgun priced around $2,250. He argues that while 2011s are expensive compared …
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ResourceThis $500 MAC-10 Clone Should Not Be This Much Fun - MPA30T Defender First Mag
Colion reviews the MasterPiece Arms Defender, which he describes as a Mac-10 clone pistol. He breaks down the gun's features, …
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ResourceFN Just Made the Perfect Suppressor For the 509 Tactical - FN RUSH 9Ti First Mag Review
Colion reviews and demonstrates the FN 509 Tactical pistol paired with FN's 9 Ti titanium suppressor, which he explains is …
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ResourceI Created The Poor Mans MP7 | Ruger LC Charger SBR
Colion walks through his custom build of a Ruger LC Carbine, which he describes as his version of a 'poor man's MP7.' He details the …
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ResourceFirst Look At FN's New Micro Compact Concealed Carry Pistol - FN Reflex
Colion reviews the FN Reflex, a new micro-compact concealed carry pistol that he describes as a miniaturized version of the FN 509. …
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ResourceRuger LC Carbine, Now This Is Fun
Colion reviews the Ruger LC Carbine, a rifle chambered in 5.7mm that he describes as essentially a scaled-up version of Ruger's 5.7 …
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ResourceIs The Staccato P Worth The High Price Tag?
Colion reviews the Staccato P handgun, sharing his assessment of whether its premium price point is justified. He breaks down the …
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ResourceThe Brand New FN Five-seveN MRD
Colion reviews the FN 5.7 Mark III MRD, comparing it to the original model he reviewed years ago. He breaks down the modernized …
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ResourceCalifornia Says LAPD New Service Pistol Safe For Police But Not For Civilians
Colion argues that California's handgun roster laws are designed to restrict gun ownership rather than promote safety. He points out …
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ResourceGun Fighters Who Build Guns & 500 Magpul Series Shotgun Review on NOIR | Ep.14
Colion hosts an episode featuring John Wayne Walding, a Silver Star recipient and Green Beret sniper who became the first amputee to …
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