(Article originally published on The Firearm Blog) Think back to the first time you saw a weapon-mounted laser in a movie. For me, it was Terminator, when Arnold Schwarzenegger cut through a smokey room with a red beam of death. That massive device shined dimly even at short distances and probably had a sub 10 […]
Gear Review: Strike Industries EMP+2 GLOCK 43 Magazine Extension
(Article originally published on The Truth About Guns) When GLOCK introduced its long-awaited sub-compact 9mm G43 to the U.S. market, naysayers were not impressed. “It’s too late to the party!” they cried, as if GLOCK’s commercial caution had offended the gods of free market capitalism. The more serious complaint: the G43 packs fewer rounds than comparable compacts like, say, the Smith & Wesson M&P […]
Review: MSA Sordin Digital Supreme Pro X
(Article originally published on The Firearm Blog) For the last 4 or 5 years, I have been a huge proponent of the Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Earmuffs; that was until I broke more than six pairs in the span of a couple of years. This last set gave up the ghost a couple of […]
IS THE 1911 OBSOLETE?
(Article originally published on Spotter Up) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpTS8DJZ5vY Intro I want to start this off by saying I have shot a lot of 1911s but have never been in love with them. I can see why many carry and love them, but they have never filled my needs. Now in my experience there are bad and […]
RECON: DUNAMIS GEAR FORAY PACK
(Article originally published on PackConfig) The Foray pack from Dunamis Gear is a worthy EDC pack that is neither overbuilt or underwhelming. Its basic tactical look comes across simple, but that idea is debunked as soon as you pick it up and inspect it. I remember a joke from my teenage years: “Never trust a […]
CONSIDERATIONS FOR TREATING A SNAKEBITE
(Article originally published on Ready Man) No matter how well prepared you are, or how alert you are, sometimes nature strikes. If you don’t know how to appropriately respond, the strike could be deadly – especially if the strike came from a venomous snake. Hopefully you are not alone if it happens, but even if […]
WHY APPENDIX CARRY?
(Article originally published on T.REX-ARMS) Some of our most popular and innovative products are made for appendix carry. We get asked all the time, “Why would you want to wear a gun in front which is so dangerous and/or uncomfortable?” Well, the purpose of this article is to outline the benefits and dangers of appendix […]
Cloud Defensive LCS MK1/ICC Review
(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Cloud Defensive LCS MK1/ICC Review 50 Shades of FDE When I got my Surefire Mini Scout kit last year, I wanted a better solution to mount the ST07 momentary tape switch than the included velcro tape. The velcro tape works well in some configurations, but leaves the switch […]
Blitzkrieg Components’ New Color Options For AR Front Sight Posts
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) The following is a release from Blitzkrieg Components Blitzkrieg Components, LLC has just released several new options for their series of AR style front sight posts. First is a new bright orange color option that is now available in addition to the black, white and luminescent green options previously […]
WHEY PROTEIN WEIGHT LOSS – 4 TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Whey protein weight loss is the biggest new fad to hit the health market. But is it really a fad if it’s hands down head and shoulders above the rest? I don’t think so. WARNING: There has always been fad diets that come and go but are not necessarily healthy for you over the long […]