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Submit a Firearm Review

Share your hands-on experience with the shooting community. Rate firearms across five categories using our Gunmetacritic-style system. Earn 50 brass when your review is approved.

Firearm Review
50 Brass Reward

01 // FORM

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Submit Your Review

fill out the form below to add your Gunmetacritic review

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02 // GUIDELINES

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Review Guidelines

what makes a great review

Hands-On Experience

Review firearms you actually own or have shot extensively. First-hand experience required.

Honest Ratings

Rate accuracy, reliability, ergonomics, build quality, and value honestly. Your scores help others decide.

Detailed Feedback

Share specific pros and cons. What works well? What could be better? Help the community make informed decisions.

How Our Letter Grade System Works

A (90-100)

Exceptional

B (80-89)

Good

C (70-79)

Average

D/F (<70)

Below Average

Your overall letter grade is calculated automatically from the average of your five category scores. We use half-letter grades (A+, A, A-, etc.) for precision.

03 // CATEGORIES

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Understanding Category Scores

what each rating measures

Accuracy (0-100)

How accurately does it shoot? Consider grouping, consistency, and inherent accuracy.

  • Grouping at various distances
  • Barrel quality and rifling
  • Sight quality (iron or optics-ready)

Reliability (0-100)

Does it go bang every time? Consider malfunctions, cycling, and durability.

  • Feed/extraction issues
  • Ammo compatibility
  • Performance over time

Ergonomics (0-100)

How does it feel in hand? Consider grip, controls, trigger, and recoil.

  • Grip texture and comfort
  • Controls placement and reach
  • Trigger feel and reset

Build Quality (0-100)

How well is it made? Consider fit/finish, materials, and attention to detail.

  • Machining and tolerances
  • Material quality
  • Finish and coating durability

Value (0-100)

Is it worth the price? Consider performance per dollar and competitive alternatives.

  • Price vs. performance
  • Features for the money
  • Resale value and market demand