◎ Round Count
Every firearm review documents exact round count. No range trip is under 500 rounds.
◈ No Manufacturer Loans
We buy what we review at retail price. No loaners, no press samples, no performance incentives.
▲ Failure Documentation
Every stoppage, malfunction, and failure is reported. We do not "break in" malfunctions away without noting them.
★ Score Rubric
Scores are weighted: reliability (40%), accuracy (25%), ergonomics (20%), value (15%). No grade inflation.