Although there is no such thing as a perfect cartridge, we can take a look at a few cartridges and the characteristics that make them as good as they come.
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Kit Review: Burris Fastfire Micro Red Dot
Micro Red Dot sites are an interesting animal. Tiny enough to truly be useful on a pistol, these sites come in a wide variety of types, designs, reticle designs and sizes, and quality. In fact, with the growing desire to replace iron sights on everything with a red dot site, more vendors than ever are […]
WTW: The M6 Scout Rifle
(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Weapon Trivia Wednesday: The M6 Scout Rifle Richard Kilgore A number of unusual firearms were developed as survival rifles for aircraft crews by the US Military. Not intended as fighting weapons, they were more or less designed to help a downed pilot or crew forage for small game. […]
Federal Reserve Police to Use LaserMax Guide Rod Lasers
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Federal Reserve Police will outfit their Glock 17 and 19 pistols with LaserMax Guide Rod Lasers, the New York-based laser company announced. RELATED STORY: 10 Questions with Ryan Smalls of US Fugitive Service The 4th District Federal Reserve Security Force made the purchase, the press release says. They’re one of 12 regional law enforcement […]
Stock Options: 10 State-of-the-Art AR Stocks for Max Accuracy
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Aftermarket AR stocks are customizable so they can be set up for mission-specific scenarios. Compact collapsible AR stocks are well suited for when you need a gun that works well in close quarters or can be stowed and transported easily. With a collapsed stock, the typical AR rifle is […]
ROMEO6: Sig Sauer’s Newest Full-Sized Red-Dot Sight
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Looking for a red-dot sight for your MSR or AR? Never fear. Sig Sauer‘s growing lineup of red-dot sights in its Electro-Optics division now includes the ROMEO6. There are two models in the ROMEO6 family: the ROMEO6T and ROMEO6H. Both are ideal for tactical shooting situations. See below for the full announcement. […]
JTT: Get a Grip
(Originally published on Breach Bang Clear) Just The Tip: Get a Grip Dave Merrill Stippling is awesome. That is, it can be. If you DIY, not only may you end up futzing up your frame completely, it can end up being fugly. For the latter, take Gorillafritz’s example as seen in a special issue of […]
Tyrant Designs CNC Unveils New MOD ForeGrip Series
(Originally published on Tactical Life) Illinois-based aftermarket AR grip maker Tyrant Designs CNC is back with a new line of foregrips. Dubbed the MOD ForeGrip, these grips weigh just 1.7 ounces, feature an aluminum body with a polymer strap, and are compatible with M-LOK and KeyMod rails. Here’s the statement below from Tyrant Designs. RELATED […]
Safariland 537 Holster | First Impressions
My holster cup runneth over.  Recently I was able to run through Safariland’s QLS holster system and now I get a crack at their 537 Open-top concealment Belt Slide holster for the Glock 17/22.  Being a belt slide holster, it offers a bit more of a low profile than the QLS system I tested earlier.  Here’s […]
Talon Grips | First Impression
Get a grip. Â Get a good, strong grip on your firearm. Â It’s just what you do, every draw and before every shot. Â Until you don’t…. until you’re in the desert and it’s 115 F and sweat is rolling down your arms. Â Until you’re in a temperate rainforest in Alaska and it hasn’t stopped raining in […]
