Fixed blade knives are a must-have for any self-respecting outdoorsman, prepper, or tactical loadout. If you’re looking at budget knives you’ve likely come across your fair share of utter crap, right? It’s to be expected. But, you’ve come to the right place because I have the perfect budget fixed blade knife for you. It’s called […]
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Wideners Winchester 9mm Ammo
Wideners has been around since 1978, selling reloading equipment and shooting supplies. In 1996 their .com fired up on the ‘net, and they’ve been selling their wares there ever since. Known largely as a great source for powder and projectiles to reload with, Wideners also offers factory ammo aplenty. To illustrate that point, they were kind […]
NcStar’s FlipDot Reflex Sight – A Budget RDS
Sometimes a product comes out of nowhere and really catches you by surprise, especially from companies that don’t typically cross your desk. The FlipDot from NcStar was one such product. The FlipDot is a fascinating design from a company known for making very simple red dots. As the name implies the FlipDot is a red dot sight that […]
$500 challenge: Which is a better real-life carry piece for those on a budget, Glock or 1911?
I’ve always loved the 1911. The classic style, combined with its solid metal frame and hefty .45 caliber rounds made it the gun I aspired to own as a young Marine carrying a Beretta M9 as my sidearm. Then, while visiting my brother in Georgia, I got the chance to fire a 1911 and found […]
Civilian Concealable Armor for under $200
The body armor industry has really exploded this year. In a short period of time, we’ve seen companies coming forward to meet the needs of civilians. Companies that realize this are producing armor that’s thinner, lighter, more capable and most importantly more affordable. I’ve started a project here at the Loadout Room to bring forward […]
TriStar Tec 12 Shotgun | Pump or Auto? How about both?
When it comes to tactical and home defense shotguns there are lots of debates regarding the most effective operating system. They come down to pump-action and semi-automatic. Both offers advantages over the other, and both sides make good points. Semi-Auto shotguns fire rapidly, has reduced recoil, and are generally easier to use. Pump action shotguns […]