Limbsaver introduced a 10-point adjustable stock for the AR-15 called the TAC-10. LOP adjustments are made at 1/2″ increments giving the shooter a greater degree of precision when adjusting the stock. The company claims the new stocks are “snag [Read More…]
TacStar is now making an Adaptive Tactical stock that they claim is the “…most advanced and versitile stock available…” for the Ruger 10/22 rifle. The stock has a pistol grip and adjustable butt stock. The butt stock also holds two Ruger 10/22 [Read More…]
We’ve had readers request more video in our reviews. The problem is a conventional camera and remote microphone setup cost a lot. I’ve been trying to find a solution to this for some months now. I now have the answer in the most unlikely of happenstance. I received [Read More…]
DPMS announced earlier this year that the company’s Tactical Precision Rifle (TPR) is now shipping with the MOE rifle stock. The TPR has a 20″ barrel with a 1:9″ twist, modular handguard and MOE grip. It is chambered in 5.56 NATO. The rifle is [Read More…]
Trijicon is now making the ACOG 3×30 with a special 300 Blackout reticle. The new reticle is designed to be sighted in with supersonic ammo, with lines in the reticle representing various hold over points for known distances. Two small triangles are the aiming [Read More…]
MINOX will be shipping the new ZE 5i scopes in 2013 according to a company press release. The scopes use Z-Rail mounting and will come in four basic models: 1-5x 24, 2-10x 50, 3-15x 56, and 5-25x 56. There will be three illuminated reticles available: German 4, [Read More…]
The SR-556VT is designed to offer maximum accuracy out of Ruger’s piston-driven AR-15 rifle. The “VT” designation stands for “Varmint-Target.” The variation of the SR-556 rifle comes with a 1:8″ twist 20″ barrel, fixed A-2 [Read More…]
Oh, look, it’s your grandpa’s rusty old shotgun. Ho hum. Not very tactical, is it? Its kinda heavy too. It wasn’t especially pretty to look at when it was new, and there’s not much original bluing left now. Who cares about an old Remington Model [Read More…]
Two years ago, I came across Season Shot, a fictitious shotgun ammo where you can shoot your game with seasoning, harvest it, and then go straight to the grill. The website was copyrighted 2006 and it appeared there was no real development occurring. And now two years [Read More…]
(This Article first appeared in Small Arms Review in 2012) Miles Vining This is the first part of a two-part article on the new M27 automatic rifle, now in service with the United States Marine Corps. The first part will cover initial use and training while the second [Read More…]
Two years ago, ATI introduced the Scorpion recoil pads that were said to significantly reduce felt recoil by the use of a new energy absorbing polymer. The material had been developed to absorb sound waves, and ATI claimed it also was very good at absorbing the energy [Read More…]
The Rail Ryder from DeSantis is a minimalist, inside-the-waistband holster that secures the firearm by using the gun’s accessory rail. The entire gun is not surrounded by material, so it does not meet the traditional description of a holster. In fact, DeSantis [Read More…]
Browning introduced the A-Bolt III rifle back at the 2013 SHOT Show. The new rifle is an extension of the A-Bolt line of rifles. This model is available as the Composite Stalker and will be available in .270, .30-06, 300 Win Mag and 7mm Rem Mag. MSRP on all [Read More…]
Looking a gift for the “operator who has it all?” No problem – Knight’s Armament Company has got you covered with the SR-25 magazine flask. Shipping now, the flasks hold 9.5 ounces of your favorite adult beverage and are made to the same [Read More…]
You know when you see a marketing claim and you’re curious to see how well it holds up? That happened to me when I saw an ESS claim in their 2013 brochure. Here’s the claim: If you aren’t familiar with ESS, a subsidiary of Oakley, they make eyewear for [Read More…]
If you need a cowboy-style rig for your 1911, Bianchi might have what you are looking for. The new Wild Clearwater holster and belt rig was designed specifically for the 1911 pistol. The entire rig is made of premium, full-grain leather. According to Bianchi, the [Read More…]
The Trijicon RMR is being found on more and more handguns due to the optic’s small size and rugged durability. However, those going on safari might just see more of them as well. Trijicon is now offering adaptors to mount the RMR sights on double rifles. The [Read More…]
Gemini Defense makes a handgun sighting system that is supposed to allow the shooter to focus on the threat, not the sights, in a high-stress self-defense situation. The sights are called Zone Reflex, or Z-Flex, combat sights. The rear sights offer either a large, [Read More…]
Ruger made a limited number of SP101 revolvers for TALO that are quite a bit fancier than the normal production runs. The SP101 Deluxe handguns feature intricate scrollwork on the frame, cylinder and barrel. The engraving is automated, not hand worked. Production [Read More…]
Limbsaver, known for their recoil mitigation products, is now making a tactical sling that is designed to reduce fatigue on the shoulders. The SW Tactical Sling can be set up as a single point or two point sling and is “military-grade.” According to the [Read More…]
Battenfeld Technologies announced the introduction of a new model in the Caldwell EMAX line of hearing protection. The new ear pro is a low profile, over-the-ear muff finished in the Mossy Oak camouflage pattern. The Caldwell EMAX uses two mics to provide stereo [Read More…]
Located just east of Interstate 95 near the small community of Jamesville, NC along Federal Highway 64 is an unassuming gun store by the name of “Mackey’s Landing Firearms”. Typical firearms store, one might say. Stocked with rifles, pistols, shotguns, [Read More…]
When hordes of undead are swarming your position, you need rapid, accurate fire to put them down. For close in work, a quality optic can be a real life saver. Fortunately, Bushnell is stepping up to the plate with the new 1X MP Zombie Assault sight. The illuminated [Read More…]
The new Arsenal/K-VAR SAM7K-02 is a new addition to the company’s line of AK-pattern pistols. This model uses an original Bulgarian handguard made of polymer with a built in flashlight. The flashlight runs on two CR 123 batteries. MSRP is $1499. [Read More…]
Sturm, Ruger & Co. is always willing to do limited runs for distributors and others who are willing to pony up the cash. In this case, TALO, Inc. worked with Ruger to produce a couple of purple pistols. The first is a purple SR22. The slide and lower portion of [Read More…]
5.11 Tactical’s Covert Vest was designed for conceal carry users as well as Federal Air Marshals. I needed a good IDPA competition vest, so I wanted to try out one of 5.11’s offerings. I shoot a Glock 34 and as you can see, on my body frame (5’9″ [Read More…]
For several years now we’ve been told the Swiss made Sphinx would be imported into the USA. It’s finally happened after a long wait. Was it worth the wait? I think it was. On first observation the quality of the fit and finish are excellent. The slide to frame fit [Read More…]
On the 3-gun competition circuit, you get to see a lot of different gear used by other competitors. Shooters frequently swap tips and tricks, and naturally you want to have stuff you don’t have. I’ve seen a number of 3 gunners use the MGM Switchview scope [Read More…]
The Big 3 East in Florida is an expansion of the original Big 3 event held at Kansas every Fall. Both events were started by writers for writers. The Big 3 stands for Tactical gun, Tactical gear and Tactical training. All the companies and writers were handpicked and [Read More…]
Covert carry bags for long guns seem to be one of the areas for which many companies are now making products. In recent months, I’ve seen Comp-Tac, BLACKHAWK! and UTG all putting out low profile bags. The Alpha Battle Carrier (ABC) sling pack is one such bag. [Read More…]
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