Introduction: Two Very Different Calibers, One Big Question
If you’ve been researching modern hunting or tactical calibers, you’ve likely come across two very different options:
.243 Winchester — a proven, flat-shooting hunting cartridge
8.6 Blackout — a newer, heavy-hitting, short-barrel spe...
Over the past few years, there’s been a major shift in what serious shooters — from hunters to tactical enthusiasts — are looking for in a large-caliber AR-platform firearm. The .338 ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) has become one of the most talked-about chamberings in the industry, and pistol-length...
The AR world is constantly evolving—but lately, one platform has been generating serious conversation: the AR-380.
Compact. Lightweight. Low recoil. Affordable to shoot....
For decades, the $200 NFA tax stamp acted as a psychological and financial barrier for many shooters. Even though suppressors and SBRs offered clear benefits—hearing protection, improved accuracy, reduced recoil, and better handling—the cost and paperwork discouraged first-time buyers....
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A Moriarti Armaments Compliance & Buyer’s Guide
We’re not abandoning California customers—we’re investing in systems to keep serving them legally. A Moriarti Armaments Compliance & Buyer’s Guide - California continues to set the pace for firearm regulation—and AB 1263 is one of the most impactful c...
The rise of large-caliber AR-10 pistols has completely reshaped what shooters expect from compact platforms. No longer limited to pistol calibers or short-range performance, modern AR-10 pistols are delivering rifle-level energy in highly maneuverable packages....
For years, 6.5 Creedmoor has been known as the darling of long-range shooters, precision hunters, and competitive marksmen. Everyone associates it with 24"–26" rifle barrels, high-BC bullets, and laser-flat trajectories. But in the last two years, a new trend has been rising—AR-10 6.5 Creedmoor pist...
Home defense AR setups have evolved dramatically over the past five years. In 2025, the two hottest contenders dominating the conversation—especially among compact AR pistol and PDW buyers—are the 9mm PCC and the .300 AAC Blackout. Both calibers thrive in short barrels, both are affordable to shoot,...

