Things That Don’t Suck: CRKT Pilar Large Knife
Do you know anyone who owns or carries a gun who doesn’t also carry a knife? Neither do I. That’s why a nicely made, affordable everyday carry knife with some style is so appreciated. And…
Gear Review
Update: 80% Arms AR10 Lower Receiver Complete Build
Last month I completed three different AR platform lower receivers using the 80% Arms Easy Jig Gen 3 Multi-Platform 80% Lower Jig. The Easy Jig is a great product, and provided much better results than…
Things That Don’t Suck: Align Tactical’s Offset Extended Magazine Release for P320 Pistols
By Chris Ranger What do you get when you take SIG SAUER’s popular P320 series pistol, a triangular magazine release, and the middle finger of your strong hand pressed right up against its bottom corner?…
Optic Review: Atibal X 1-10×30 FFP Scope
I first got my hands on an Atibal X in late 2018, a few months before they were publicly announced. A 1-10x zoom LPVO (low power variable optic) at a reasonable price? Heck yes. That’s…
Things That [Still] Don’t Suck: Magpul Sunglasses
Rewind to September of 2018 and I had just picked up two pairs of Magpul’s then-new sunglasses; a “Terrain” and an “Explorer” model (YouTube video HERE). At some point Chris stole the Terrains, and I…
Things That Don’t Suck: Lynx Defense Bronx Discreet Rifle Case
Tactical is practical. Well, lots of times it is. It can be convenient having all of those pockets, clips, buckles, MOLLE connection points, Velcro fields and everything else that goes with a typical tactical style…
Hunting with Hill People Gear Packs
I’ve been using Hill People Gear products in my work in various forms for a number of years now. For my part I have yet to find a better source for truly well designed outdoor…
DIY: Installing an Ed Brown 1911 RMR Cut Slide
Ah, the 1911. There is a certain poise and surety when an American hand wraps around the grip of one of these classics, almost like slipping on a well-worn leather glove with the colors of…
Gear Review: Maven 9×45 B.2 Binoculars
Skimp on your rifle, but never skimp on glass. And if there’s one piece of hunting gear that matters more than any other, it’s not part of the weapon at all. It’s your binoculars. From…
Things That Don’t Suck: AAC Aviator 2 .22LR Suppressor
By Mark Houser I’m not a gear review guy, but I felt compelled to write this because I’m certain many of you are in the same place I was a few months ago: You want…