Ruger’s newest AR takes flight

Watch out coyotes! Ruger just dropped a new semi-auto that’s billed as a “ground-up reboot” of their modern sporting rifles. The Harrier AR-15 series blends Ruger’s reputation for reliability with a modern setup designed for real-world performance. Think lightweight handling, precision-focused components, and a platform built for shooters who want an AR that can move seamlessly from range day to predator or varmint duty. In short, Ruger didn’t just release another black rifle. They built one meant to dominate downrange.

The internet’s best deals

Let’s be honest. The IRS doesn’t send that refund so you could “save it.” They send it so you could buy a new rifle, stock up on ammo, and convince yourself it was a smart financial decision. We hunted down the best firearm, ammo and gear deals across the web so you don’t have to.

Built to shoot flatter and faster

Walther just took the PDP-F platform and pushed it further into performance territory. The new PDP-F Series Pro-X PMM pairs Walther’s ergonomics and shootability with upgrades that serious shooters appreciate, including a Parker Mountain Machine compensator designed to keep the gun flatter and faster on follow-up shots. The result is a pistol that blends control, speed, and everyday practicality into one very capable package.

A classic .380 with new life

The Taurus 58 is a throwback to the days when a carry pistol was simple, reliable, and built to do one job well. Chambered in .380 ACP and inspired by the now-retired PT58, it offers straightforward controls, solid capacity, and the kind of shootability that made these pistols popular in the first place. Sometimes the newest gun on the market isn’t the most complicated one. Sometimes it’s the one that just works.

Smaller gauges. Serious power

Turkey hunters are turning to sub-gauge turkey shotguns thanks to the advent of TSS and other heavy tungsten-based ammunition. Why? Because the best turkey shotgun is one you can shoot with confidence, without dreading the recoil when the trigger breaks. Not every shooter wants to feel the recoil of a 12-gauge turkey load. Here’s H&B’s top 8.

You don’t need to explain yourself. A clean hat says enough. The Hook & Barrel Major League Snapback was built for range days, long drives to the lease, and the occasional bar where someone asks, “Where’d you get that?”

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