Tactical Rifles

The K-3 Armenian Avtomat is an AK bullpup configuration. Here’s how this oddball and related AK variants came to be.

Early FBI sniper rifles were surprisingly basic. Today’s FBI HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) models are the tip of the spear in long-range shooting accuracy and features.

Developed in 1970, the AK-74 in 5.45X39mm was the Soviet’s answer to the U.S. Army’s M16 in 5.56mm NATO.

Contrary to public opinion, the Thompson submachine gun was not only used by Prohibition-era gangsters. In fact, the “Tommy Gun” was a favorite among early FBI agents as well.

Uniquely chambered, CMMG's Mk57 line is soft shooting and hard-hitting.

The Mk12 Mod 0 is a heavily customized AR-15 for mid-range sniper use. Here’s how to build your own.

The AK-12 has improved ergonomics and modularity over the AKM, AK-74 and AK-74M.

Like day and night, the AR-15 and AK-47 were designed for different purposes and achieve their ends disparately. Which one is right for you?

Shooting’s new super sport: extreme long-range shooting

When you really need a short, handy AR-15, nothing beats an SBR truck gun.

Engineers at Wilson Combat took a fresh look at its cutting-edge ARs and decided to create a dedicated 9mm platform — the AR9 series.

Before you crack into the gas system proper, it's good practice to check the status of your gas rings.

Finding the best AR-15 to suit your needs is simple, if you know what you're looking for.

No need to get crazy, here are five affordable AR-15 rifles that get the job done.

Light, compact, manageable and accurate, the AR-15 for home defense has all comers beat hands down.

Informal tests might suggest an AR's gas system is to blame for a carbine's issues, but there are false positives that can muck up troubleshooting efforts.