Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog
Beretta 80x Cheetah Pistol – A Classic Returns
by Jim Grant
When I first picked up the Beretta 80x Cheetah Pistol, I loved everything about the gun except the method of operation & the caliber...
GLOCK 20 Gen5 MOS 10mm Handgun – 10mm Perfection?
by Jim Grant
GLOCK 20 Gen5 MOS 10mm might just be the perfect 10mm handgun; between its capacity, modularity, and flawless reliability, it's a tough act to top
Bear Creek Arsenal BC-10 Side-Charging AR-10 Upper Review in 6.5 Creedmoor
by Jim Grant
'Affordable' & 'precision rifle' are two terms rarely found together, which is why the Bear Creek Arsenal BC-10 Side-Charging AR-10 Upper is so interesting.
Vortex Defender CCW Micro Red Dot Sight Review
by Jim Grant
After taking the plunge to equip my carry gun with micro red dots a few years ago, there's no going back now with the Vortex Defender CCW Micro Sight.
IWI Galil Ace Gen 2 Rifle in 5.56mm ~ AK-47 Evolved
by Jim Grant
The IWI Galil Ace Gen 2 Rifle in 5.56mm is an exciting take on a platform that evolved from a modification of the venerable AK-47.
Foxtrot Mike Mike-102 Rifle in .223 Wylde ~ AR/AK Hybrid Carbine 1,000-Round Test
by Jim Grant
When Foxtrot Mike announced their Foxtrot Mike Mike-102 carbine at SHOT Show 2023, it immediately caught my eye; I am a sucker for the odd & esoteric.
Vudoo Gun Works Mobius 1911 Review
by Jim Grant
The Vudoo Gun Works Mobius 1911 is a very interesting gun that both answers one question and asks another.
Henry Homesteader 9mm Carbine | Video Review & Range Report
by Jim Grant
The world of pistol-caliber carbines is a very crowded one - so is there space for the Henry Homesteader 9mm Carbine? Maybe.
Rifle-Mounted Death Star – Streamlight ProTac 2.0 Review
by Jim Grant
Shining the Streamlight ProTac2 into the air, its absurd beam shattering the night sky, you can almost hear a voice say, "That's no moon."
Beretta A300 Patrol – Beretta Shotgun Performance on a Budget
by Jim Grant
Depending on your experience, shotguns like the new Beretta A300 Patrol are either God's gift to shooters or the devil incarnate.
Ruger Security-380 Handgun for EDC, Hands-On Review & Range Test
by Jim Grant
The Ruger Security 380 handgun isn't like other .380 ACP pistols, between its action & capacity, it is a different beast entirely.
Replacing | Modifying AR-15 Barrels to Avoid SBR Designation
by Jim Grant
This article is all about installing, replacing, or modifying AR-15 barrels & how their length affects how the ATF classifies them under the new brace ruling.