A surprising detail sits at the center of the AR-15 barrel debate: in one controlled chop-down test, a 26-inch barrel actually gained velocity when shortened. That result did not overturn physics, but ...

If you’re into starting ugly debates online, go to a shotgun forum and ask which barrel length is best. Of all the contentious topics in the world of firearms, this one elicits some of the most ...

Choosing the right barrel length for your AR-15 can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options available. From maneuverability to ballistic performance, barrel length significantly impacts how ...

Early in my career, I asked Warren Page if he’d hunt with a 26-inch-barreled rifle. “I gave up pole vaulting in high school,” he snarled, and since that was the same as the Word of God, whenever I got ...