Shooting

AR Accessories: 16 Optics, Triggers, Handguards & Barrels For Your Rifle

(Originally published on Tactical Life) The AR is one of the easiest rifles to customize, and there are literally tons of aftermarket parts to choose from. Even though an AR is inherently an accurate weapon, there a few tweaks you can make to transform the rifle from a really good weapon to a really fantastic […]

AMERICA’S NEW BEST VALUE: BETTINSOLI DIAMOND DELUX 12G

If you’ve ever looked online for quality over-under and especially Italian made, you will quickly realize the price tag is far beyond what most people would consider investing. If you’re looking for an over-under that won’t break the bank and one that I would consider a best-value, then check out the recently imported Bettinsoli Delux […]

ROMEO4M: FBI Picks Sig Sauer Red Dot Sight For Patrol Rifles

(Originally published on Tactical Life) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has selected the Sig Sauer ROMEO4M red dot sight for use on its agency-issued patrol rifles. Virginia-based Tidewater Tactical won the contract in a competitive bidding process and will start shipping these sights out to the FBI in 2017. More in the press release below: RELATED STORY: MPX-P – […]

9 AR Rifles Under $1,000 For Your Holiday Wish List

(Originally published on Tactical Life) Firearm enthusiasts’ holiday wish lists can run up a bill pretty quickly because the guns they adore tend to have a hefty price tag attached to them. So we came up with a list of AR rifles that shoot like champions without breaking the bank. RELATED STORY: AR Pistols & Rifles: 20 […]

MP40: Germany’s Influential 9mm Submachine Gun

(Article originally published on Tactical Life) The German MP40 (and its predecessor, the MP38) brought about several unique features that inspired many future small-arms designs after WWII, including a folding stock and parts extensively made from steel, aluminum and plastic. The MP40, or Maschinenpistole 40, was a turning point in submachine gun design and manufacture. […]

MFT Mag: Mission First Tactical’s State-Compliant 10-Round Mag

(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Mission First Tactical (MFT) has released a 10-round restricted capacity magazine variant of the popular 30-round Polymer MFT Mag, for customers living in cities and states — CA, CO, CT, NY, NJ, MA, HI, DC and Chicago — with a 10-round magazine compliant law. Designed for military, law enfocement and […]

Benelli M2 Entry Shotgun: A CQB Dominator

(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Since the early days of firearms history, one of the most effective guns for anti-personnel use has been the shotgun. This usually smoothbore weapon has the ability to fire multiple projectiles with one shot and, unlike a rifle, doesn’t require precise aim when using ammunition like 00 buckshot. Shotguns […]

Counter-Terror Benelli M3T Shotgun

(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Benelli’s M3T shotguns issued to special ops troops are distinguished by their folding stocks. With the stock folded up and locked into the rear notch sight, the gun is a true compact CQB powerhouse. Some years ago, I was working with a Russian special police unit that was doing […]

Gold Dot G2: Speer LE Raises The Bar For Duty Handgun Ammo

(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Speer is building on its reputation as a quality manufacturer of duty handgun ammunition with the Gold Dot G2, which features a next-gen bullet design and is now being delivered to law enforcement dealers. RELATED STORY: 3 Expert Points on What Makes a Good Bullet Here’s what the press […]

NeoMag Review

With the alarming rise in number of terrorist attacks on US soil, I have recently delved more deeply into the realm of Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW). As a Law Enforcement Officer the fancy official term is Off-Duty Carry. On-Duty I wear around a weighty Bat-belt all day, which obviously isn’t practical in the CCW world. I […]