Southfield, Michigan — Ballistic is proud to announce the winners of its eighth annual Ballistic’s Best Editors’ Choice Awards, recognizing the standout firearms, optics, and accessories of 2025.
The Ballistic’s Best 2025 Awards expanded to include a Hunting Edition, featuring bolt-action rifles, shotguns, hunting revolvers, laser range finders, and suppressors tailored to hunters of all levels. EDC knives and suppressors also earned top honors, underscoring the importance of reliability and precision in both hunting and tactical applications .Over 100 products were rigorously tested, evaluated, and compared, culminating in a curated list of the year’s most exceptional gear.
For products that defied conventional categories, the editorial team convened to select the items that truly distinguished themselves in performance, innovation, and value.
Editors’ Choice Highlights:
Best Gun of the Year: Springfield Armory Kuna
Best ‘Not a Shotgun’ 12 GA: IWI Malfteah
Best New Lever Rifle: Marlin 1894 Trapper 10mm
Best Big-Bore Hunting Revolver: Taurus Raging Hunter .350 Legend
Best New 9mm Silencer: Rugged Suppressors Sub9
Best New Race Handgun: CZ Shadow 2 Target 6"
Best Semi-Auto Rimfire: Auto-Ordnance .22 LR Tommy Gun
Best IWB Holster: DeSantis Sof-Tuk 2.0
Best Budget Full-Size 9mm: SAR Gen3 Full-Size USA
Best New LPVO Scope: EOTech Vudu 1-10x28 SR5DF
Whether you’re assembling a range bag, building a hunting rig, or simply looking to stay ahead of the curve, these editors’ selections spotlight the firearms and gear that defined 2025.
Click here to learn more about the selection process for the winners.
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