Top 7 Best Firearm Accessories For You

So you’ve just got a new firearm. You’ve been taking it out to the range to practice, but you can’t help but notice your fellow shooters have more gear than you. This can be small things like a red dot sight, or it could be a whole setup with a range bag, extended magazines, and more.

No matter what kind of shooter you are, gun accessories improve both gun performance and quality of life. Whether you’re looking for hunting accessories for shotguns or tactical gun accessories for your rifle, here’s the list of the seven best firearm accessories from the experts at Sportsman’s Outdoor Superstore.

1. Holster

A gun holster should be the first thing you buy after getting a handgun. While you can stuff a pistol into the waistband of your jeans, we don’t recommend it. A holster is a safer and easier way to carry your firearm. There are various styles for both concealed and open carry, as well as different materials designed for durability and comfort.

2. Gun Cleaning Kit

Keeping your firearm clean is the easiest way to keep it in peak condition. That’s why one of the best firearm accessories you can get is a gun cleaning kit. These kits include brushes, pads, lubricants, cleaning rods, and more, ensuring you have everything you need for your next cleaning session. If you’re a hunter who wants to make sure your pump-action shotgun doesn’t break while on a hunting trip, a cleaning kit should be one of the first hunting accessories for shotguns you get.

3. Magazine Pouches

Unless you like spending time reloading your gun round by round, having at least one extra magazine is critical. While some people carry their magazines in their pockets, magazine pouches make them easier to carry. And with most pouches clipping onto either your belt or MOLLE webbing, they’re fully accessible for speedy reloading.

But what if you use a shotgun? Well, you’ll want a shotgun shell holder. Like the name implies, these tactical and hunting accessories for shotguns hold shotgun shells for easy access and reloading.

4. Ear and Eye Protection

Guns are loud, and bullets can cause sprays of debris on impact. Not to mention the risk of being hit by brass from your own gun or even from the gun someone is shooting in the lane next to you. Considering how sensitive your ears and eyes are, ear and eye protection are arguably the best firearm accessories you can buy. When you head to the range, you should bring something like shooting earmuffs and shooting glasses.

5. Optics

Regardless of whether you use a semi-automatic pistol or a hunting rifle, firearm optics are a tactical gun accessory that can improve your accuracy. While they aren’t a magical way to make you 100% accurate, they definitely help with landing shots you probably couldn’t with iron sights alone. Optics range from simple red dot sights for mid-range shooting to riflescopes for long-range rifles.

6. Extended Magazines and Speedloaders

Reloading takes time, and the less time spent reloading, the more time you have to shoot. That’s why one of the best firearm accessories is an extended magazine. More rounds in your magazine mean you won’t have to reload as often.

If extended magazines aren’t an option, no worries. A firearm speedloader allows you to reload either your magazine or revolver without fumbling around with loose rounds.

7. Range Bag

When you have a cleaning kit, extra magazines, speedloaders, and the other best firearm accessories we’ve listed, it can be hard to carry everything to the range or on a hunt. With tough materials, tons of pockets and sleeves, and carrying straps, range bags were designed to keep your gear organized and easy to carry. These bags are a must for anybody who regularly carries more than just a concealed EDC.

Get Firearms, Gear, and Ammo at Sportsman’s Outdoor Superstore

Sportsman’s Outdoor Superstore is proud to be a one-stop gun store where fellow gun owners can explore guns for sale and accessories that complement them. We keep our prices competitive and only list what we have in stock, ensuring that shooters of all backgrounds can always get what they need. Plus, our in-house customer service is always here to help if you run into problems. Shop the best firearm accessories today at Sportsman’s Outdoor Superstore.