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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.

Olight vs Surefire Lights – Which Are Better? (ANSWERED)

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So, why talk about Olight vs Surefire? Well, the modern marketplace for tactical lights is quite expansive, but you have to weed through a lot of junk to get to the good stuff. A few companies will constantly come up when it comes to quality lights, and two of those happen to be Surefire and […]

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The 4 Best M1 Carbine Red Dot Sights – Reviews 2025

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Getting a red dot sight for your M1 Carbine makes a ton of sense. After all, the M1 served our country well, fighting Nazis across Europe and seeing action in Korea and even Vietnam. The rifle is an iconic American rifle that introduced the idea of a rifle that was smaller, lighter, and easier to […]

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The Four Best 3 Dot Sights on the Market – Reviews 2025

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Getting the best 3 dot sights is important when you have a handgun, especially if you use it for self defense. Everyone knows handgun sights can be notoriously difficult to see and use, with often just the barest suggestion of sights. Some of this is based on simple reality. Under most circumstances you can get […]

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The 4 Best Red Dot Sights for Marlin 336 Rifles – Reviews 2025

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Getting a red dot sight for your Marlin 336 makes a lot of sense. The 336 is a legendary, classic level rifle—but one of the first to easily incorporate a scope mount. Inside 100 to 200 yards, it absolutely rocks, and that fact makes it the perfect host for a red dot optic. Which red […]

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The 4 Best Red Dot Sights for 44 Magnum Revolvers – Reviews 2025

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So why get a red dot for a .44 magnum revolver? Well, .44’s are most commonly used as hunting or animal defense weapons. In both roles, accuracy and speed are very important and what lends to shooting speed and precision at the same time? Yup, a red dot sight. A .44 magnum is a powerhouse […]

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Maglite vs Surefire – Which Is Better? (ANSWERED)

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Maglite vs Surefire is the name of the game. Both are massive names in the flashlight market, and both have established reputations with police, military, and civilian users around the world. Their products vary greatly and both Maglite and Surefire has filled respective niches in the flashlight industry. Which is better, though? That’s hard to […]

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The 3 Brightest Night Sights on the Market – Reviews 2025

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So why get the brightest night sights? Well, since the dawn of time, mankind has wanted to be able to use his weapons in the dark. While it is true, a pointy stick or sharp rock didn’t need a sight on it, around the times weapons became more complicated than sloping-forehead Thag picking up a […]

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The 4 Best Multicam Pants – Reviews 2025

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Multicam, in pants or other clothing, is the latest and greatest in a semi-universal camo pattern. It’s much more effective than the Army’s old ACU pattern and blends in well in most environments. The world of tactical pants is massive so it sometimes hard to find the right pair. Luckily, we have the article for […]

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The 4 Best Mossberg 500 .410 Accessories – Tactical Parts Review 2025

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The Mossberg 500 is a legendary American shotgun chambered in every popular caliber, including the light .410. The .410 Mossberg 500 is a great gun, but we can always make it better right? We found a few accessories we really enjoy, to personalize it and also to make it a more efficient weapon, and we […]

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Eotech 512 vs 552 – Which Is Better? (ANSWERED)

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The Eotech line of optics is some of the most popular out there. They are designed for close quarters combat and are very versatile optics for hunting, home defense, and duty. Two full-size variants of the Eotech holographic optic are the 512 and 552. Eotech’s use of numbers can be a bit confusing, but we […]

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Vortex vs Nikon Scopes – Which Are Better? (ANSWERED)

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Vortex and Nikon both occupy the same space in the optic’s realm. They both make rifle scopes for every budget and every category of shooter. From high-end long-range precision work to affordable. Choosing one over the other can be difficult, so we are hoping to make that a little easier today. We’ll be dissecting Nikon […]

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Aimpoint Comp M4 vs Pro – Which Is Better? (ANSWERED)

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Red dot sights are quickly becoming the go-to optic for modern sporting rifles like the AR 15. For close to moderate range shooting they are perfect. There are a lot of good red dot sights out there, but the best red dots have long been considered Aimpoint optics. These tough as nails optics are compact, […]

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Snake Gaiters vs Snake Boots – Which Are Better? (ANSWERED)

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So why get snake gaiters or boots? Because going into the woods means dealing with the any potential hazard they can throw at you. One of the many most people fear is the venomous snake. It’s a rightful fear and one should take caution when you enter their territory. This means being prepared, and being […]

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The 4 Best Combat Shirts – Tactical Reviews 2025

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The combat shirt is likely the biggest fad to come out of the entire Global War on Terrorism. These shirts have given soldiers and Marines a comfortable, under body armor option for fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. These shirts are also designed to be worn with armor and to provide the user with something more […]

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The 4 Best Taurus Pt 609 Holsters – Reviews 2025

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The Taurus PT 609 is a great subcompact, 9mm handgun designed for concealed carriers on a budget. With the rise of small guns, we’ve seen the rise of concealed carry holsters. A concealed carry holster should easy to conceal (duh), held tight to the body, and of course carried with excellent retention. The holster makes […]

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Lasermax vs Crimson Trace – Which Is Better? (ANSWERED)

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Folks turn to Lasermax and Crimson Trace because lasers are a powerful tool for concealed carriers, soldiers, and police officers. They give shooters the ability to have a living reticle on their target. A laser aiming device needs to be well made, powerful, and easy to activate. Both LaserMax and Crimson Trace produce a wide […]

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Nikon Buckmaster vs ProStaff Scopes – Which Are Better? (ANSWERED)

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Before we dive into the Battle between the Nikon Buckmaster vs Prostaff, we have to realize they are both Nikon scopes. Nikon as a brand is a significant powerhouse in the optics realm. They grow every year and produce optics for everything. I’m not just talking scopes. They produce cameras, lenses, and even industrial microscopes. […]

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Aimpoint Pro vs Micro Red Dots – Which Is Better? (ANSWERED)

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So who’ll win in the Battle of the Aimpoint Pro vs Micro? Well, before we dive into the brutal grudge match, let’s size up the competitors and get to know a thing or two about them. Aimpoint Pro vs Micro Round 1: The Specs The Aimpoint Pro is the budget option from Aimpoint that was […]

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The 4 Best Remington 710 Accessories – Upgrades Review 2025

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So why get accessories for your Remington 710? Well, even though the 710 is a great rifle—the classic Remington 700 platform with a few improvements—no rifle is perfect. Besides, the the Remington 710 is designed to be customized, and to squeeze perfection out of the rifle, you need a few accessories. And we’ve got a […]

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Fenix vs Surefire – Which Is Better? (ANSWERED)

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The great flashlight debate is one that rages across the tactical world. Between weapon lights, flashlights, and spotlights, the opinions are strong and divided. One that’s superbly common is the Fenix Vs Surefire debate. Both make great lights, and both make a lot of different lights, but which one rules the roost? Who’ll win in […]

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The 4 Best Scopes for Sig 716 – Reviews 2025

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So why get a scope for your Sig 716? Well, the SIG 716 is a powerful semi-automatic rifle built on the traditional AR platform. As an AR, it’s designed for a little bit of everything. It can be used for long range, close range, competition, hunting, tactical use, and more. As a rifle, however, it […]

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The 4 Best AR 10 ACOG Sights – AR10 Reviews 2025

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So why get an ACOG for your AR 10? Well, the AR 10 is the AR 15’s older and bigger brother and therefore is a perfect platform for a Trijicon ACOG. The trick is finding the right ACOG for your rifle. Being the AR10 is a .308 rifle, you’d need to find an ACOG with […]

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The 4 Best Gunsmith Screwdriver Sets – Reviews 2025

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So why do gunsmiths need a specialized screwdriver set? Well, not everyone knows this, but it is not best to use any old screwdriver when working on guns. Common household screwdrivers are not designed for the precision screws used on firearms, and may more readily slip and mar the finish on your gun, or even […]

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The 4 Best 56mm Scopes on the Market – Reviews 2025

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So why get a 56mm scope? Well, rifle scopes with 56mm objective lenses provide a very large, bright sight picture, and they’re tended to be built for long-range precision shooting. To that end, there are all manner of 56mm scopes on the market, ranging from cheap air gun scopes masquerading as suitable for firearms, to […]

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The 4 Best Canik 55 TP9 Accessories – Reviews 2025

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So why get accessories for your Canik 55 TP9? Well, the Canik 55 TP-9 is a somewhat modified clone of the famous Walther P99 and some have claimed it to be an improvement due to things like the mag release function. However, nobody is selling a budget handgun with a full set of accessories, and […]

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