Black Arch Holsters has released a new appendix carry holster and mag caddy combination rig called Entrada. The most interesting feature of this product is that the holster and magazine pouch are attached to each other via three straps that can flex and conform the rig [Read More…]
Welcome back dear readers to another Featured Deals of the Week. I’m your host, Benjamin F, and this week’s theme is “the first post since SHOT”. Let’s dive right in. Ruger AR-556 MPR – $600 shipped What the deal is: The Ruger AR-556 [Read More…]
The clever engineers at Armanov in Slovenia have a new product which should interest reloaders of rifle ammunition. The new product is Stackable Case Gauge for 223 Remington. You can buy just one and use it to check your ammunition for OAL (OverAll Length), or connect [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] SafeShoot](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200124_105309-660x260.jpg)
I had the opportunity to speak with the creators of SafeShoot this year at SHOT Show 2020. The system they’ve come up with aims to prevent friendly fire incidents for hunters, law enforcement and the military. At SHOT Show 2020, SafeShoot had a live demo of the [Read More…]
In the precision rifle world, B&T industries is well known for their top quality bipods, monopod and rail accessories. Starting with their monopod and moving to their V8 series then the PSR (to meet the needs of the similarly named USSOCOM rifle project) more [Read More…]
5.11 Tactical brought an imperial ton of things to SHOT this year. Everything from footwear to headlamps to products for your vehicle to a new RUSH pack. The worst part is that the products are set to trickle out over the year, so don’t RUSH out to your favorite [Read More…]
I’m not going to lie, I have a special place in my heart for RISE Armament. I own all of their triggers (except for the original Gadsen, since I was not blessed enough to attend NRA Show last year). I also have their 1121XR Rifle in both .308 Win and 6.5 CM. Not [Read More…]
Cole-Tac has three new offerings for SHOT. First is the “Cheat Sheet,” a small plastic card that Velcros to a special mount that attaches to a scope tube. It allows you to write whatever data you need to have close at hand (e.g., holds). The mount can be [Read More…]
While out at SHOT Show 2020, we swung by the Falkor Defense booth to see what they had new for this year, and they surprised us by debuting 3 NEW Falkor Defense Chassis Systems for Rem 700 actions and associated Rem 700 clones. With these Falkor Defense Chassis Systems [Read More…]
SB Tactical has announced a few new products to the general market at Shot Show this week. There were a few new options from them with a new side-folding triangle brace for the AK and an aluminum-bodied FS1913 Brace. Let’s take a look at both options and see [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2020] Crossbreed Holsters New Products for 2020](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200121_121741-660x260.jpg)
Crossbreed Holsters has always come to SHOT Show with some pretty innovative carry designs over the years. Their most famous holster the Crossbreed Supertuck is a very basic and solid holster. However, the Hybrid ST2 holster followed up on that with some more options [Read More…]
XS Sights has been providing affordable aftermarket sights for both pistol and rifle products for years. 2020’s SHOT Show was no exception to this. XS sights arrived on the scene with two new big dot options for DXT series of handgun sights and XTI offset [Read More…]
SIG SAUER showcased a massive new lineup at SHOT Show 2020. On display were both military and civilian variants of SIG’s ever-growing lineup of firearms and accessories. Of all the firearms on display, here’s what’s new to the SIG lineup. New SIG [Read More…]
Custom Leather is a Canadian manufacturer of leather hunting and law enforcement accessories. Custom Leather is licensed to manufacture leather hunting accessories for Ruger and this year at SHOT 2020 they’ve released two Ruger Leather Magazine Pouches. One pouch [Read More…]
Armaspec is known for its recoil management systems, especially their Stealth Recoil Spring. They also manufacture a variety of other AR products, including magwells, safety selectors (ambidextrous of course), extended mag releases, and so on. Today, at SHOT 2020 [Read More…]
Shooters have been utilizing camera tripods as shooting rests for a while now. The camera industry, as well as the firearm industry, has made the jump to carbon fiber to make lighter and stronger components. We will take a look at a relatively new-comer to the firearm [Read More…]
How To Shoot Long Range: The Accessories In my previous How To Shoot Long Range articles I have discussed an overview of precision long-range shooting, the types of rifles used, and the types of optics most people use to impact steel and animals at “long range.” [Read More…]
When looking at concealed carrying, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest and greatest in terms of guns, gear, and everything in between. Knives can be an extremely valuable tool either in self-defense or everyday life but get overlooked oftentimes. There are a [Read More…]
Just in time for a SHOT Show 2020 premiere HIgh PERformance FIREarms LLC (Hiperfire) release a new line of triggers. The new line is called PHANTOM and is planned to be available in March of this year. I have tried one of the Hiperfire triggers in one of my previous [Read More…]
When the topic of dry firing comes up, there will often be a number of debates on how beneficial it is to the shooter. A number of things that can be improved from dry firing but often times people argue against dry firing for a few different reasons. I figured it would [Read More…]
Admit it. You want a laser-light combo. We all do, I mean they’re right in that sweet spot of cool and practical. Anyone who’s gone shooting at the range with a laser knows how useful of a training tool it is, and anyone who’s LARPed around their house [Read More…]
Just a bit over three years after the introduction of the LCP II, Ruger has decided to release the firearm in the widely available and easy to shoot .22 LR caliber. TFB was lucky enough to get an exclusive look at the LCP II 22 LR for testing and evaluation purposes so [Read More…]
In the world of scope mounts, there is a sea of choices from two-piece mounts to one-piece QD mounts. Previously I have gone with something from American Defense MFG for my Schmidt and Bender 3×20 and had great luck but the QD levers have snagged on clothing and [Read More…]
When carrying a concealed firearm in public, there are a ton of small obstacles to overcome when figuring out what’s best for everyday life. It can sometimes be challenging to figure out the best carry style when variables are always changing. Things like [Read More…]
In the concealed carry world, it’s always fun looking at new guns and what gear fits your lifestyle best. In the past, we’ve talked about training yourself to be more aware in public and how to look for things out of place. Another important aspect of that [Read More…]
If the SIG Sauer P365 flipped the firearms industry on its head with their micro-compact pistol that secretly packs a high capacity magazine… then the Springfield Armory Hellcat took that metaphorical head and punted it down the street a little further! The [Read More…]
With Christmas coming up, its time to look at various gifts for your fellow gun-loving shooting enthusiasts. A new gun is always a great idea but isn’t exactly possible for everyone’s budget. So, I figured it would be helpful to give ideas on another issue [Read More…]
When we talk about upgrading our carry guns, there’s always the debate of swapping out various parts and carrying it daily on your person. Whether it’s a new set of sights, new barrel, magazine release, or aftermarket trigger, there will always be benefits [Read More…]
“The Ulfhednar (pronounced Ulf-heth-nar) were a group of Viking warriors. They wore wolf skin, and their own skin was black-died. Like the Berserkers, they preformed chants and ritual prior to battle to get in a “Berserker Rage”. Through adrenaline they [Read More…]
One of my many faults is the fact I tend to wear shoes way longer than I should. After 4 years of hard use, I finally retired my 5.11 boots and decided to look at a new pair less Tacticool. I had a few different options in mind but after trying a pair of Viktos [Read More…]