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 […]
Continue reading →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 […]
Continue reading →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 […]
Continue reading →The Aimpoint Pro and Aimpoint T1 are two of Aimpoint’s more affordable optics. Like any Aimpoint optic, they are both extremely well made and are designed to function in the most austere of environments. They also last practically forever on a single battery, literally tens of thousands of hours. They both manage to be waterproof, […]
Continue reading →So why get an ACOG for SCAR 17’s? Well, I’m a little biased when it comes to rifle optics. If you ever ask me, “should I get an ACOG or a . . . ”, I will immediately say ACOG. I used an ACOG for five years as a Marine, and in combat. It’s the […]
Continue reading →The 50mm scope market has grown as people have begun to discover the relationship of exit pupil to magnification. The larger the objective lenses, the higher exit pupil you’ll have, which gives you a clearer field of view. Like all other riflescopes, however, 50mm scopes should still have a solid level of lens coatings to […]
Continue reading →The .300 Blackout is one of the most popular cartridges for the AR-15 platform (other than the standard 5.56) and is becoming increasingly more available as finished uppers and commercial ammo become more commonplace. Because it only takes pushing a couple of pins to transform your AR-15, many people are now buying .300 uppers either […]
Continue reading →As a Marine I get a lot of questions of ACOG versus this, ACOG versus that, what do I think about AACOG versus scopes? Acog vs (Insert any model here). Since this question shows up so often, let’s look at three of the best-selling moderate range, AR-15 style scopes versus the Trijicon ACOG. There are […]
Continue reading →We like to think when we lay our heads down at night we are safe. In truth, we are vulnerable so many of us keep a gun near our bedside in case someone comes into our home with foul intentions. The nightstand gun is a popular name for this gun. Still, any gun that isn’t […]
Continue reading →The Jerry Miculek Mossberg 930 is one of the more interesting semi-auto shotguns. Designed for either high-speed competition or home defense, the JM 930 is an incredibly well-made shotgun . . . but even it can be improved. Luckily, the shotgun has a strong following and there is a large accessory market for it. Like […]
Continue reading →In a world awash with polymer-frame, striker-fired pistols, the Ruger SR9c stands out as uniquely Ruger. Rarely does Ruger create truly groundbreaking firearms but rather takes established design features and crafts a marvelous refinement that is both highly affordable and appeals to a wide range of different needs and tastes. Excellent for concealed carry, home […]
Continue reading →The Ruger SR 1911 is a reliable and solid 1911 made in the United States. It’s popular, reliable, and capable of being a modern defensive handgun. The 1911 is an old design, obviously more than a century at this point. It can admittedly use a face lift. Accessorizing the Ruger SR 1911 means highlighting and […]
Continue reading →The M&P series of firearms are immensely popular. They are carried across the country with law enforcement and concealed carriers. The M&P 40 is a powerful, easy to shoot, and accurate weapon. Out of the box, it is almost perfect, but, there are some slight improvement you can make. When you start accessorizing the M&P40, […]
Continue reading →The 6.8 Remington Special Cartridge, or 6.8 SPC, was born out of a perceived need for a better cartridge than the currently used 5.56mm round in the M-16. The result was a round with a larger and heavier bullet, and what some claimed were superior ballistics. Based off the old .30 Remington case, an AR-15 […]
Continue reading →The Mini 30 fires a short range but powerful round. The 7.62 x 39 round is of Russian origin and designed to be used within 300 meters. A scope designed to work with the Mini 30 shouldn’t be super powerful, and if a variable scope, it should have a lower setting. The 7.62 x 39 […]
Continue reading →Two optics that are competing for the same market but are vastly different are the Trijicon ACOGs and the Aimpoints. Mainly, these optics are marketed to the owners of America’s favorite rifle—the AR 15. Both makers are considered premium optics manufacturers, and both are actually used by the United States Military. ACOG vs. Aimpoint: What […]
Continue reading →The designated marksman (DM and the R is the “rifle” part) is quite an interesting and unique role in police and military operations. The designated marksman is not quite a sniper and not quite a rifleman; therefore, his requirements for a scope are different. A good DM scope should be capable of engaging with precision […]
Continue reading →The Scar 17 is one of the most modern, heavy hitting battle rifles out there. Designed by FN and marketed to the Special Operation community, the SCAR 17 has the ergonomics of an assault rifle but with the powerful .308 chambering. Because the Scar 17 is a precise rifle, it needs a good quality optic […]
Continue reading →For all the political turmoil, America is really a heck of a country. I’m writing this at 2am having just finished a cup of coffee, my cat is outside doing cat things, and like any real red-blooded American, I have a loaded AR-15 within easy reach in case some unlucky gangbangers decide to mess with […]
Continue reading →The 1911 is the only handgun design that over a century of use is still rocking and rolling. The 1911 is not a collectible or a plinker like the Colt Single action army but is still kicking down doors with the Marine special forces. Although the platform is still viable, it does show its age […]
Continue reading →Squirrel hunting is probably one of the most fun hunting adventures you can have. Hunting squirrels is very simple and does not require the use of tree stands, waking up on cold mornings, and can be nothing more than a walk through the woods. When hunting for squirrels, it’s important you place a human shot […]
Continue reading →The total and complete explosion of concealed carry in the last few years has brought with it a wide variety of holsters. Some of these are creative and work wonders; others can be considered medieval torture devices. More people than ever are carrying and these folks are seeking a way to carry as covertly as […]
Continue reading →Three gun competitions are a fun and useful way to gain proficiency with the three primary types of firearms used in personal defense. Running a given course of fire, often with obstacles or particular objectives, three gun matches involve simulated defensive use of a handgun, shotgun and rifle or carbine. Due to the popularity of […]
Continue reading →Shooting rests, since the earliest days of firearms, folks have looked for something to make them more accurate. Rests range from the complicated tripods used by machine gunners today to the walls of the Alamo that men fought on for Texas independence. Most of us need a rest to increase our accuracy and to pull […]
Continue reading →So you have a Keltec, and you want to an IWB holster. Well, good idea. See, IWB (Internal Waist Band) holsters are designed for concealed carry by armed civilians for self-defense ,or law enforcement officers as an off duty or back-up weapon. IWB holsters carry a small, lightweight firearm inside the waistband, often in the […]
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