Murdoc is a freelancer who writes at various publications and web sites including Shooting Sports Retailer and GunPundit.com.
The Sin tomahawk from Camillus Cutlery Company is an affordable, effective utility tool that is lightweight and effective. It has a 4-inch blade of titanium bonded stainless steel hardened to hold a razor’s edge and an overall length of 15 inches. It has a [Read More…]
A lot of the buzz at SHOT 2017 was over the U.S. Army’s selection of a pistol based on the Sig Sauer P320 to be Big Green’s next service pistol. But don’t forget the U.S. Marine Corps’ selection of the Colt Close Quarters Battle M45A1 in 2012. [Read More…]
The new Downrange Tomahawk from Gerber is definitely more of a utility tool and less of a weapon. Though I would not want to be on the receiving end of a chopping attack made with this tomahawk, it appears more suited for breaching work than close quarters combat. The [Read More…]
5.11 Tactical has never shied away from the women’s market, and to their credit they have done an awful lot more than add a few “girl colors” to their lineup and call it good. The new Wyldcat Pant is designed for everyday wear and everyday carry. Like [Read More…]
As the capabilities and prices of advanced optics continue to improve, more and more shooters are using them as a matter of course. It was only a matter of time before Glock had to shift gears slightly to make an optics-ready pistol. The new Gen 4 MOS (Modular Optics [Read More…]
Is it a machete? Is it an axe? A throwing knife? A saw? A shovel? Yes. The answer is “yes.” The new Colombian Field Shovel from United Cutlery does all of the above. Based on tools and weapons used in “the darkest, wildest, remotest parts of the [Read More…]
I’ve had a bit of a thing for lever-actions lately and the new 1892 Alaskan Take Down Rifle from Taylor’s & Company is exactly the sort of gun that has been fuelling my interest. It’s a modern version of the classic 1892 Rifle with an octagonal [Read More…]
Jotto Gear has a clever gun cabinet that combines concealment and security. The NRA Home Defense Cabinet conceals a two-gun (one pistol and one rifle or shotgun) storage cabinet within a home wall behind a sliding mirror. This keeps casual observers from even being [Read More…]
ArmaLaser laser units deliver the targeting aid that shooters have grown to expect, but the activation will surprise. A simple touch, automatic when drawing and holding the gun, activates the laser. All Armalaser models turn on by human touch, not by a mechanical switch [Read More…]
Everyone knows that shooting from a gun rest improves accuracy, but no one really likes lugging around shooting sticks. The Little Sure Shot Gun Rests solve this problem by allowing shooters to carry the gun rest in their pocket and clamp it to a stick or branch at [Read More…]
The tritium-lit See All Nite sight provides fast and intuitive targeting. Using a single element design that dispenses with the front post, the See All allows accurate shooting even without precise eye positioning. The shooter simply puts the arrow on the target and the [Read More…]
Wilkinson Tactical is showing its new 12 gauge AR-style shotgun. It is built on a slightly modified AR-10 lower receiver. It has nickel-boron coated internal components that don’t require lubrication for reliable operation. It comes with a free-floating handguard [Read More…]
The Micro line of pistols from Kimber combines simple straightforward operation with the mild recoil and small size of a carry .380. Meant as a sort of miniature 1911 for everyday carry and dependable reliability, the Micro series and the Micro 9 series in 9mm are small [Read More…]
5.11 Tactical really has a knack for taking apparel and gear that looks like what everyone uses on a daily basis and giving it the tactical treatment, creating stylish products that look sharp while delivering top-shelf functionality for professionals and private [Read More…]
Last year some of the most-talked-about guns were the three in FN’s new Military Collector Series, and the darling of the trio was the M249S civilian SAW. For 2017, FN is expanding the line to include the FN M249S Para, the SAW designed for paratroopers. In [Read More…]
The Century Arms C39v2 Red Army Standard is a 100% American-made AK. It has a standard 16.5-inch metric-threadded barrel with a prorietary Chevron compensator which directs gasses upwards to reduce recoil-induce barrel rise and help the shooter keep the sights on the [Read More…]
The Ruger Mark I, Mark II, and Mark III pistols are probably THE iconic rimfire handguns. Countless shooters have fired them over the years, and more take their first cracks with one of them every single day. The new Mark IV line, while looking very much like the Mark [Read More…]
The TORQ from First-Light USA is a small hand-held anglehead flashlight that just might be one of the most versatile small lights you’ll find. It features a bright 155 lumen lamp powered by two standard AA batteries. It has a 320-degree rotating head and, when [Read More…]
The 4×32 Browe Sport Optic (BSO) was designed with AR-style rifles in mind for sports shooters who want top-shelf optics without top-shelf prices. The housing is constructed of 6061-T6 aluminum billet and is designed to accept accessories. It is hard anodized and [Read More…]
The .50 cal AX50 is an evolution of the battle-proven AW50 from Accuracy International. It updates the tough, reliable design for service in the years to come. It features a 27-inch match-grade free floating barrel that is screwed into the action with a large-diameter [Read More…]
Combining German engineering and Swiss precision, the new Hexagon ammunition from Geco is high-performance match grade for the highest levels of sport shooting. The improved aerodynamic shape delivers a straight trajectory while reducing velocity loss on the way to the [Read More…]
Not every problem can be solved by a bullet. Right tool for the job, and all. So when you need to chop something, the Wrath CrashHawk combines the best features of a tomahawk and a crash axe in a solid tool that is sure to be as useful as it is fun. The Wrath, by [Read More…]
The 5.11 Tactical booth is always a busy place at SHOT, with a wide range of products for a wide range of users. This year is no exception and they are displaying their usual crop of excellent apparel and gear. One of the new items that caught my eye was the Havoc 30 [Read More…]
Troy’s Pump Action Rifle line is an interesting blend between the modern high speed low drag world and the more traditional world of pump action. With an appearance and controls much like a standard AR, they are pumped to cycle. With tactical rails, they can be [Read More…]
I’ve long been a fan of Kestrel’s handheld weather meters. They are one of the coolest gadgets around and, thanks to their specific set of instruments, one of the few electronic devices that isn’t getting replaced by an app on a smartphone. I’ve [Read More…]
RISE Armament of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, started out as a manufacturer of firearms parts for many of the gun makers in the industry. Over time, they began to see opportunities and they turned their manufacturing expertise and strict quality assurance to making their own [Read More…]
While everyone at the FN booth is gawking at the FN M249S civilian SAW and posing for pictures with it, they’re probably overlooking the new FN 15 Competition model rifle. Sporting FN’s distinctive competition blue, this new rifle looks sharp and is built to [Read More…]
2016 marks the 150th anniversary of Winchester and the company is pulling out all of the stops to celebrate. The booths for Winchester Repeating Arms and Winchester Ammunition are filled with historic displays, commemorative product, and modern reproductions of some of [Read More…]
Maybe I’ve got a sort of a thing for pistol caliber carbines. Anyway, I happened upon the booth for Just Right Carbines and decided that there could never be enough options available for one shopping pistol caliber carbines. Just Right Carbines are completely [Read More…]
New for 2016 from Battle Rifle Company is the BR4 Trident rifle. The BR4 is one of Battle Rifle Company’s base platforms, and the Trident model is designed specifically for Maritime Security (MARSEC) users and others who spend time in a salty maritime setting and [Read More…]
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