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Author: Boyd Smith

Owner of Reloaderaddict.com, Boyd Smith is a major handgun enthusiast, and although he owns Glocks, he prefers the revolving wheel type. His go-to guns are a Smith & Wesson 642 Performance Center for carry and a Ruger GP100 in the nightstand biometric safe (he has kids). He loads both revolvers with old-school 148-grain Federal Gold Medal .38 wadcutters. It’s OK if you think he’s a wimp. Email him.

Why I Pocket Carry and Maybe You Should Too in 2023

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The best method for carrying concealed is pocket carry in my humble opinion. Why? Because it’s the fastest way to pull out your gun and hit the bad guy (or gal) where it makes a difference. For this exercise to work, however, you’d need the following: 1) A lightweight, hammerless revolver 2) A pocket holster […]

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Why I Use Wadcutters for Self-Defense–and Maybe You Should Too

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I like revolvers. Just like them. The romance of them and the history of them. Wyatt Earp used a revolver and so did Doc Holliday, as did Dirty Harry during the heyday of the 1970s (yes, I know the latter wasn’t real but Clint Eastwood most certainly was, and he used a revolver too). I […]

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Revolvers and Curing Trigger Flinch: Match Made in Heaven

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As the saying often goes, revolvers might seem antiquated in the 21st century but they pack a lot of advantages that folks, bedazzled by plastic Austrian semi-autos, might overlook. Plenty of people online have gone into greater detail about these, whether on Youtube (check out Lucky Gunner’s excellent video on how revolvers make you a […]

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40mm vs 50mm Scopes – Which Are Better? (ANSWERED)

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When choosing between a 40mm vs 50mm scopes, it’s often a tough call. The decision will depend a lot on you, and what you plan to be using your scope for. Are you looking to get the most amount of light possible for early morning and late evening hunting? Is objective size important to you? […]

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Best Reloading Brass for 9mm, 45 ACP, and 223 – Reviews 2023

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With the growing cost of commercially loaded ammunition, and an ever growing interest in handloading for accuracy, many people have taken up loading for three of the most popular rounds out there: the 5.56mm/.223, 9mm and ever popular .45 ACP. The wide variety of available projectiles makes these cartridges suitable for everything from punching paper […]

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The 4 Best Gun Oil Substitutes – Oil Alternative Reviews 2023

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Gun oil is nice, but good substitutes exist. See, it’s all just lubrication. So if you are looking to clean your weapon, lube your weapon, or protect your weapon, you’ve likely seen there are plenty of options out there to do so than just expensive, sometimes hard to find standard gun oil. Alternatives that are […]

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The 4 Best Pistol Dies – Reloading Die Reviews 2023

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Pistol dies are a critical component to reloading if you have a handgun (obviously!). The right dies will make reloading not only a fast way to get back to the range but a safe way. The right set of dies will ensure the ammo is safely loaded, as well as quickly. Well-designed dies will shorten […]

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The 4 Best Barrel Vises – Reviews 2023

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Getting a barrel vise makes a ton of sense since working on barrels can be one of the hardest things you ever do with a rifle. When installing them you have to get the torque just right and removing them it’s often a hassle because of how tight they are. So anything that makes a […]

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The 4 Best Mini 30 Red Dot Sights – Reviews 2023

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A Mini 30 red dot sight would be perfect for Ruger’s classic gun. Sure, the Russkie 7.62×39mm round and the all-American design are a strange combo, but this is one of the reasons a red dot optic is perfect for it. The round is made for engagements out to 300 meters and a red dot […]

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The 4 Best Colt Defender Upgrades – Accessories & Parts Review 2023

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Finding the right Colt Defender upgrades could be tricky since there are so many accessories to choose from. After all, the 1911 as a platform is one of America’s most beloved guns. The classic pistol served the military for decades and now serves the civilian world in a variety of applications—and a whole cottage industry […]

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The 4 Best Sig 522 Red Dot Sights – Reviews 2023

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A red dot sight for the Sig 522 would be an excellent addition. The 522, after all, is a fun gun and at home at the range for plinking galore. As a plinker, one of the best optic options is the red dot sight. As an affordable gun, the Sig 522 therefore should also have […]

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The 6 Best AK Parts Kits – AK 47 / 74 Build Reviews 2023

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Getting the right AK parts kit isn’t too hard if you know what you’re doing. While it is true the heyday of cheap AK’s made from Soviet bloc parts kits is pretty much over, the AK-47 itself is not going anywhere anytime soon. Once the cheapest modern sporting rifle on the market, the AK is […]

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The 4 Best Aimpoint Micro Mounts – Reviews 2023

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The Aimpoint Micro series of mini red dots (H1, H2, T1, T2, and S1) are some of the most popular, highest quality red dot sights of any size on the market today. Because of this popularity and because every shooter has unique requirements for configuring the height of their red dot, many people are left […]

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The 4 Best Lightweight Rifle Scopes – Reviews 2023

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Getting a lightweight rifle scope is pretty important since firearms are prone to be heavy. After all, they are masses of metal and wood, or dense polymers, and sometimes burdened even more by the weight of their ammunition. A common place for that weight savings is in the optic. The search for the right lightweight […]

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The 4 Best Springfield EMP Accessories – 9mm Parts Upgrades 2023

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So why upgrade your Springfield 9mm with accessories? While the EMP is a purpose-built, concealed carry 1911 is a great gun, it, like all stock weapons, can be improved via aftermarket parts. Those few accessories will go a long way to not only making your gun fit better but also more individual to your own […]

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Leupold VX-1 vs Vortex Diamondback – Which Is Better? (ANSWERED)

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Leupold and Vortex are household names in the optics world. They both produce a massive amount of different optics. This includes binoculars, riflescopes, red dots, and more. Both companies are well-reputed and well-known for their awesome products. Today, we are taking a peek at the battle between their flagship rifle optics: Leupold VX-1 vs Vortex […]

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The 4 Best Beretta 1201FP Accessories – Reviews 2023

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Adding accessories to your Beretta 1201FP makes a lot of sense. But first, you need to understand the purpose of the 1201FP. The shotgun is one of Beretta’s many inertia-driven tactical shotguns and differs from the 1201F by having a shorter barrel and being designed for tactical use. In other words, the 1201FP is a […]

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The 4 Best Concealed Carry Laptop Bags – CCW Reviews 2023

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So why get a concealed carry laptop bag? Because guns and computers are part of the arsenal of every prepared office worker, adventurer, and traveler (yes, we’re mildly joking here). All kidding aside, living in the modern world makes it tough to go anywhere without both a gun and a laptop. To carry both, however, […]

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Cerakote vs Duracoat– Which Is Better? (ANSWERED)

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So why get a Duracote or Cerakote finish? Because black or stainless steel is kind of boring. Seriously, we’ve gone hundreds of years of guns that are black or stainless steel with little variety. Remember when Ford used to only have black as an option? How long did that last? The gun industry is changing. […]

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MeproLight vs Trijicon – Reflex, Scope Reviews 2023

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Two industry titans in the optics world, Trijicon, and Meprolight, are remarkably different but still have much in common. Both Trijicon and Meprolight build firearm optics for armed forces, Trijicon supplies a number of optics to the U.S. Military, while Meprolight is a hometown favorite with the Israeli military. Both companies have an excellent reputation […]

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The 4 Thinnest IWB Holsters – Reviews 2023

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So you want to find a real thin IWB holster, right? Well, you’re in luck. Today, we’ve gathered 4 of the thinnest holsters we could find for you. The caveat is that to make this list the holsters needed to be thin but also supportive and well-made. They need to conceal easily and be comfortable […]

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Streamlight TLR 1 vs Surefire X300 – Which Is Better? (ANSWERED)

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Coke versus Pepsi, Chevy versus Ford, Capitalism versus Communism, all arguments for the ages. What about Streamlight versus Surefire? Surely the two biggest tactical manufacturers on the market make a worthy argument? Join us as we dive into Streamlight TLR-1 vs Surefire X300 lights. Streamlight TLR 1 vs Surefire X300 Round 1: Specs The TLR-1 […]

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Eotech 512 vs XPS2 – Which Is Better? (ANSWERED)

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The Eotech brand is a well-known one in the world of red dot optics and is widely respected in both civilian and military shooting circles. There are tons of optics in the Eotech brand, and two of the most prominent are the XPS2 and 512. Both optics share a lot of traits, but both are […]

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The 4 Best FBI Cant Holsters – Gun Holster Reviews 2023

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So what’s the deal with FBI cant holsters? Well, the good old FBI Cant came along when agents realizes discretion was the better part of valor. The G men wanted to conceal their guns but wanted quick access so the so called FBI cant became the choice of agents. Holsters with the FBI cant offer […]

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The 4 Best Sig M400 Enhanced Accessories – Sig Sauer Upgrades Review 2023

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Why get the best M400 accessories when the M400 Enhanced is already Sig’s flagship AR15? Well, from the factory, it’s a mighty fine rifle, but, even with the best rifles, there is always room for improvement. I’ve never seen a rifle come completely ready, and even the M400 is no different. When it comes to […]

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