When I look through my collection of folding knives, I notice a lack of variety in the size department. With many of them falling into the more common 8″ to 8.5″ overall length. In fact, the smallest knife I own is the ZT0450CF at 7.4″ and 2.4oz. Hardly a mini. That’s why I was intrigued […]
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Lighten Up: PROOF Research Carbon Fiber Barrels
Looking to lighten up your long gun? PROOF Research may have the barrel solution for which you’ve been searching. According to their website, PR’s goal is to reduce barrel weight, and from there, to improve barrel accuracy and durability. Depending on the caliber and barrel length, PROOF Research’s carbon fiber wrapped barrels provide up to […]
Kore | Slim wallet and carbon fiber money clip review
I am a big fan of the gun belts that Kore Essentials produces, and when I noticed that my traditional old leather wallet was falling apart I decided to look into Kore’s Slim Wallet and Carbon Fiber Money Clip. It had the minimalist design that I was looking for, and with the removable carbon fiber money clip, it is like having two wallets in […]
Scout Paramotor | 1 Way to “Bug Out” of anywhere
As I progress on my series “prepared for adventure,” I’ve been searching high and low for the ultimate “Preparedness” equipment, training, tactics and strategies. I’ll be looking at the Scout motorized Paramotor as a means of infiltration and exfiltration. I got the idea this weekend when I was 4X4 on the dunes of Pismo Beach. […]
Brigand Arms Handguards: Cool to the Touch, Amazingly Light, Astoundingly Strong
Brigand Arms makes carbon fiber hand guards. The pictures show the revolutionary use of sophisticated materials, but until you handle one you can’t really understand how light they really are. The 9-inch rail weighs only 3.9 ounces without rails or accessories. That’s less than $5 worth of quarters and they are stronger than you can believe. […]
Carbon fiber and steel: Cold Steel Lucky twin blade pocket knife
Sometimes the right knife for the right occasion requires a little elegance and style depending on the environment. After spending many years in an office environment, I came to learn that not everyone appreciates you breaking out your Emerson CQC-7 to open a box or letter. That is not to say I didn’t still carry […]
Spyderco Bradley Folder 2: First Look
Shockingly enough this is the first Spyderco I’ve ever owned. Part of me has always wanted to try one, especially after see fellow Loadout Room writers Scott and Rex review Spyderco knives. Finally, I got lucky enough for an opportunity to review the Spyderco Bradley folder 2, a large and capable folding knife. The first thing that catches your […]
Same trusted M-Spec, now with real Carbon Fiber!
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Hunters, competition shooters and law enforcement have come to trust Sightmark’s Ultra Shot M-Spec series to help them make their mark. Now, this dependable line of reflex sights is adding a new variant to the mix: introducing the Ultra Shot M-Spec FMS Carbon Fiber Reflex Sight (SM26015). Taking advantage of the same […]
Watch: Carbon Fiber Ventilator Pen
Looking for an improvised ‘ditch’ weapon to carry in areas where you cannot take your concealed carry pistol or edged weapon? Take a look at the extremely concealable ventilator pen. You can also make crude ventilator pen from a store bought pen. Just remove the ink cartridge and file down the tip to roughly a […]
PROOF Research: Possibly the Best Rifle Barrel Ever Made
PROOF Research barrels are stronger, lighter, and amazingly accurate. Possibly making them the best and most innovative rifle barrels ever made.