5.11 A.T.A.C 2.0 8″ Boot – Review
When it comes to guns, nearly everyone has their own “go-to” brand. Same with ammo. Soft goods can be a more competitive market, but for years 5.11 has stood head and shoulders above the crowd. …
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Gun Review: SAR9 Subcompact Gen 2
There’s a handful of major manufacturers that we’re all familiar with, making variations of the same handguns they’ve been making for a while. They’re big because they’re a known quality. Every now and then I…
Mission First Tactical Custom AR-15 Mags
It was back at SHOT Show in early 2020 when I hit the Mission First Tactical (MFT) booth and spied a few distinctive AR-15 mags on display. They had colorful images seemingly embedded into the…
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…
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…
V Seven Weapon Systems-Sovereign. The Ultimate AR?
If you’ve spent any amount of time online, you’ve heard people argue about “Tier 1” rifles. The category is totally subjective of course, but some manufacturers have a stronger claim to the ranking than others….
Ruger 22 Charger Review
A logical extension of the Ruger 10/22 lineup, the 22 Charger is a reduced-size pistol variant, clearly looking to appeal especially to those interested in a braced version or a stocked SBR version. Ruger’s continuing…
Transforming the Noveske Ghetto Blaster
Noveske is a well known brand in the American 2A world, having made quite the reputation in the early 2000s for innovation and quality. In 2013 founder John Noveske died, and a huge portion of…
Guns We Love: The Kriss Vector Review
The original Kriss Vector hit the market around 2009, giving a tantalizing vision of what the future held. A unique bold travel design promised to drain all the recoil from the subgun, giving controllable full…
Friday Flame Out: Reviewing the XM42 Flamethrower
Flamethrowers. For the vast majority of Americans, these fire-slingers aren’t illegal, or even regulated in any degree. Maybe you’ve got a real need for these, like burning farm debris. Maybe you wanna have fun. Most…