Real Avid has created some excellent tools to make gun cleaning simpler, quicker, and more pleasant. I was already a fan of their Bore Boss system and Handgun Tool (which I use for everything). Recently I decided to give their Carbon Boss tool a try. The Carbon Boss offers specialized tools for scraping just about […]
Firearms Accessories
Hardened Arms LumaShark: Fear Not the Dark!
Hardened Arms is a growing company based in Washington State. It makes sense that folks living and working in a land that sees limited sunshine would create a way to fight the dark and what lurks within it. Boasting dual 1150-lumen lumination built into the hand guard the LumaShark is available both as a complete […]
OMG! The Arm Brace IS Legal Again: The Legal Brief!
ARM BRACE ALL THE THINGS! … or not? There has been an absolute ton of discussion about whether or not its legal to shoulder the Sig arm brace, Shockwave stabilizer, Thordsen Custom cheek piece or AR pistols in general. So what’s the deal?Adam Kraut breaks it down on The Legal Brief! Links for this episode: […]
Hard Charger: Left Side-Charging Your AR Made Easy
Hard Charger by Devil Dog Concepts makes converting your mil-spec, forged AR upper into a side-charger easy! The intuitive system mounts on the forward-most section of rail on your upper receiver and replaces your existing charging handle. The Hard Charger provides a left-side solution to cramped fumbling under an optic. Side charging permits you to […]
GunGrips.net Does it Your Way ~VIDEO
One of the fun features of guns with removable grips is changing them to something more personal. Of course there are the classic and boring over-the-counter options, but what about something that is actually custom? The folks at GunGrips.net gave us a chance to check out their options. Unlike other options, these grips are truly […]
Mean Arms EndoMag: Convert Your AR Lower to 9mm With This Magazine Insert
The Mean Arms EndoMag makes a big claim. They say their magazine insert converts your Gen 2 or Gen 3 5.56/.223 PMAG® housing into a 9mm magazine to use with a standard AR lower and 9mm upper. They have videos that show this gizmo working flawlessly, even on full auto. I am guardedly optimistic, this […]
Bayonext: The New Spirit of the Bayonet
When you think of the bayonet, the first thing you’re likely to think of are the grainy photos of Union and Confederate soldiers or paintings that depict Redcoats marching in formation. A new veteran owned company, Bayonext, has put an exciting, innovative and modern twist on one of the oldest battle implements still in use […]
Why Have Bayonets Become Shorter Over the Years?
In the early years of firearms, the bayonet turned a discharged weapon from a marginally useful club to a more practical, for medieval and Renaissance warfare, pike. As late as 1900 the bayonet was thought to be fully one-half of the infantryman’s tactical armament. But of course, that was mistaken: the bolt-action, magazine rifle, the […]
Red Rock Outdoors | Slingin’ It
Everyone loves the big flashy accessories in the shooting world. Each new scope, rangefinder or stock will generate quite a bit of buzz. Just as important are the small pieces that complete the setup. If you’ve ever had a sling break during a hunt or ruck march, you know their value. There seems to be […]
StripLULA AR Magazine Loader: Spend More Time Shooting, Less Time Loading
The StripLULA is a 10 round 5.56/.223 magazine loader. It weigh’s in at a mere 1.5 oz, has a universal fit, and is military grade. The StripLULA is small (pocket-sized) and lightweight. It is tough and durable; made of glass-filled, UV protected, high-strength polymer. Maglula Ltd is an Israeli company owned and operated by Ran […]