Category: Gear

CMC Triggers is making a brilliant new trigger for Glock pistols. CMC has downsized the patented “Signature Flat” trigger design they perfected for the AR to fit the Glock pistol. The magic is in the geometry. The package is attractive. The trigger is CNC machined steel with a steel safety tab. The CMC GLOCK trigger […]

If you want the most accuracy your bolt action rifle can give you, then this follow up article will help you make the last changes you need to perfect your long range precision rifle weapons system. In the article linked earlier, I talked about the importance of action/stock assembly rigidity, as well as how to make the stock capable of […]

There are millions of Kalashnikov pattern rifles floating around planet earth, and the vast majority of them feature wood laminate furniture. In the past few years with the rise of the affordable AK’s in the United States we have seen many manufacturers try to come up with a way to add rails systems like a quad […]

The lineage of the 5.45 x 39mm rifle round that is commonly found in the AK-74 rifles all around the world can in a weird way trace its lineage back to the 5.56 x 45mm that NATO and the United States Military uses. Way back in the 1950’s what was then known as the Soviet Union had […]

The Angel Armor Ally One panel is pretty revolutionary. I’ve been carrying it for a few weeks now in a number of different packs. The Angel Armor panel is just so lightweight and convenient I don’t have a reason not to. In real life it gives me an unparalleled advantage in my day-to-day life that […]

During our time at the 2017 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market we took a look at the Nemo Equipment booth. While we were waiting for our meeting to begin they had samples of their minimalist Ditto wallet on the counter free for attendees to take. While these are not the primary products that Nemo focuses on, they make these […]

Summer is upon us and the sun’s incessant heat is piling up in the triple digits.  You can choose to become a hermit until fall, or plan ahead with the proper equipment to win the day and enjoy summer.  Such a piece of gear is this 32 oz insulated water bottle from Vanquest. Agua es vida as the saying […]

When I think of EDC items, I envision a watch, wallet, maybe a small knife and or pistol. However, I’ve seen posts on forums where people show what they carry every day and it’s astonishing. And sometimes completely unrealistic. A full size pistol, 2 double stack magazines, a fighting knife, hatchet, medical kit, gas mask, […]

Taking a friend or family member to the range for the first time? Shooting out-of-town and forget your ear and eye protection? Are you building a range bag? If any of these situations apply, or about a million more, the Safariland Range Kit is for you. The Safariland range kit is a mixture of personal protection equipment made for shooting […]

Is the Glock magazine from Elite Tactical Systems just another polymer mag? Not really. The ETS magazine has a few features not found on the run-of-the-mill options out there. Instead of using a black polymer like Glock and Magpul, ETS uses a smoked transparent polymer allowing the user to quickly visualize the status of the […]

On 3 August, 2017 the US Army released a solicitation for the purchase of an Interim Combat Service Rifle. chambered in 7.62mm NATO.  This rifle could ultimately replace the M-4 carbines in combat service. SOCOM has previously fielded the SCAR Heavy in this role. While the solicitation is open to any design, the only viable contenders appear […]

You may have seen photos of them in different combat environments. Multicam cloth wrapped around a suppressor. In most cases these are suppressor covers. There is a lot of confusion when it comes to suppressor covers and their intended purposes. A suppressor cover is a heat-resistant material that covers the suppressor, often it is made of fiberglass […]