Atibal P1 Solar Optic Review
Atibal Optics has been around for more than a decade. They’ve always been near the front of the pack in the extremely crowded optics market regarding new features and forms. Standing out isn’t easy when…
Gear Review
The Streamlight Strion 2020: Hands on Review
I’m a bit of a flashlight enthusiast. I won’t classify it as full flashlight geekdom, in that I don’t go deep into the weeds on specs, but I do want certain performance features and keep…
The Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph … A Game Changer
By Mike Hardesty I’ve owned, from the late ‘70s until the present, four chronographs. The first two were the folding Shooting Chronys. They folded in half for easy storage and transportation but had a habit…
Warbird Intrepid BT – Upgraded Ear Protection for Pros
In the modern land of electronic ear protection there’s really three camps: the entry-level protection for casual shooters, the mid-level items for heavier volume shooters and the premium-priced, top-of-the line gear for professionals and those…
Hi Viz FastDot H3 Sights
Do you want the speed of a dot sight without the bulk, the batteries and the chance of mechanical failure? Well then the Hi Viz FastDot H3 Tritium and Fiber Optic system might be just…
Liong Mah Designs Eutektik Folders
I’ve often said that we live in the golden age of EDC and field knives. There is an overwhelming variety of knives to choose from depending on your budget and needs. The nice thing is…
Things That Don’t Suck – Vertx SOCP Fanny Pack
A wave of 1980s nostalgia hit us in 2016 and still hasn’t let up. The 1980s are still considered cool, and I’d like to see us pull some of the more valuable things out of…
Never Unarmed .45 ACP 1911 Magazine: Inexpensive Performance
I know what you are thinking. Inexpensive and performance when describing a 1911 magazine is contradictory. We all have tried inexpensive 1911 magazines, and the result was a jammed up 1911. Stovepipes and failure to…
Amend2 Modular Stock and Enhanced Pistol Grip
There are a lot of grip and stock options on the market for the AR platform, but it’s always nice to have options; especially when they bring something new to the table. Many of you…
Gear Review – Mantis Laser Academy
The ratio of keeping your skills sharp to the amount of money you have to spend on ammo is one that’s spiraling out of control. I miss the days of 9mm running for 8.99 a…