Category: Gear

One thing that a lot of people just getting into the tactical shooting community generally struggle with is the selection of kit or gear setup (plate carriers, chest rigs, holsters, etc.) that is right for them. If you’re like me, you’ll go through a wide array of gear before you settle on something or maybe […]

A good belt is something that’s hard to settle on and with the vast array of options, styles and brands out there it’s hard to decide on what to get. Enter Mean Gene Leather, a small company that produces several high quality leather products too include holsters and magazine pouches, but their flagship products are […]

In the never-ending search for quality, performance and value in the market for every day carry, there is often little to separate certain products from one another.  For weapon lights, one of the best I have found is the Olight PL-2 Valkyrie.  It has those little qualities that make it stand out for me.  I’ve […]

The 5.11 Tactical Wyldcat Pants are well-suited for today’s woman, whether she’s a country girl or a city girl. I know because I put them to the test. As a native of Northern Michigan, I’d definitely say I’m a country girl at heart. But, what draws a country-girl into the city? A.) The chance to […]

SDS Imports saved us from the import ban on popular Saiga and VEPR 12ga Ak shotguns with their Cheetah 12.  The Cheetah 12 has many features that some consider improvements over the traditional AK design and yet not everyone was satisfied.  What about the classic AK safety, Scope rail, and most importantly that tang ta-tang tang-tang […]

The year was 2003; I was standing in what looked to be a cowboy town made out of fence post lumber, and I was being directed to shoot the steel targets in front of me. The place was a range called Tac2 in East TN. The targets were in various configurations; I recall a steel […]

What do you do when you have collected watches for over three decades and have curated a massive online timepiece catalog that spans more than a century?  If you are Dan Henry, you take a risk and manufacture your own collection of vintage style watches that are affordable and accessible to everyone.  His Timeline.Watch site […]

The 9mm GUARD from CMMG is an AR-15 pistol caliber carbine (PCC). Not just another Colt clone, the GUARD uses CMMG’s patent pending Radial Delayed Blowback system and is fed from Glock 33 round magazines. The Guard has fully functional AR-15 controls, including last round bolt hold open. The 9mm Guard is available in six […]

I wiped my brow and looked at my students going through S-V80A, more commonly known as SERE training or Survival school. It was a bitter, cold afternoon in mid-February, the snow was a minimum 4 feet deep and we had pulled into camp several hours before for our first day of Survival training in the field. I […]

The Atibal MROC (modern rifle optic component) is another entry in the short but growing list of optics based on the same patent as the venerable Trijicon ACOG.  That patent (having lapsed in 2008) has opened up a big niche in the optics market for those who want something close to what the ACOG provides, but without the big […]

When a writer/reviewer sees dozens of variations of the same part, it becomes clear that there are two major design theories at play when trying to develop a newer and better mousetrap.  1. Engineer the crap out of a part or 2. simplify it as much as possible.  This reminds me of a quote often […]

At AlumaGrips, they start with T-6 aircraft aluminum and use precision CNC machining to assure precise fit and finish. Alumagrips are designed to fit the whole spectrum of handguns. They cover the Beretta 92, the entire range 1911s, Rugers, Sigs and even the AR-15 . They offer the strength and durability of an aluminum grip […]