In the following video, I take some time to flesh out some of the major pros and cons of mounting a red dot to a pistol. Mounting red dots on pistols is nothing new, however, in the last 10 or so years, they have begun to find themselves on duty guns. As this trend increases […]
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Add a quad rail to your shotgun with the Black Aces Tactical Quad Rail
While shooting my shotgun one day I thought “man, it would be nice if this thing had a rail on it. And if there isn’t a company already making one, I’m going to start one.” A quick google search killed my second idea, as I found there was indeed a company already making rails for […]
The VR80: A modern AR-Patterned Box-Fed Shotgun
Armscor – Rock Island Armory has introduced the modernized version of the VR60 with the new VR80. The new VR80 is an AR-styled 12 gauge. A magazine fed beast that looks beautiful right out of the box but was made to be customizable – just like your favorite AR15, the VR80 is sure to please […]
Red dot sights on pistols: Some pros and cons
In the following video, I take some time to flesh out some of the major pros and cons of mounting a red dot to a pistol. Mounting red dots on pistols is nothing new, however, in the last 10 or so years, they have begun to find themselves on duty guns. As this trend increases it’s important […]
Streamlight TLR-6 | Tiny Light, Big Performance
The Streamlight TLR-6 is a small handgun mounted light/laser combo that is designed to be affixed to a weapon and left attached indefinitely. Housing a 100 lumen C4 LED illuminator and a 640-660nm red laser, the TLR-6 fits on more than 18 subcompact pistols, and many more full and mid-sized guns. This light is both shockproof […]
China unveils laser “assault rifle” that can set your clothes on fire from 800 meters
As long as there have been science fiction movies, directed energy weapons have been a part of popular culture. Call them laser guns, phasers, or blasters, when people imagine the future, they tend to prefer one where guns fire bright lights, rather than good, old-fashioned lead. In recent years, lasers have made the jump from novelty and […]
Watch: TLR-7 Gun Light and TLR-8 Gun Light with Laser
TLR-7 Gun Light Output/runtime: 500 lumens/1.5 hrs IPX7 rated design; waterproof up to 1 meter for 30 minutes Durable, anodized Machined aluminum construction One handed snap on and tighten interface keeps hands away from muzzle when attaching or detaching Left and right side switches provide ambidextrous Operation TLR-8 Gun Light with Laser Experience the TLR […]
Nikon Monarch 7i VR Rangefinder | Review
Nikon Monarch 7i VR Rangefinder I’ve always had a bit of trouble with binoculars and rangefinders. It seems that no matter how hard I work at it, the image seen within is never half as stable as I’d like it to be for comfortable and effective glassing: enter the Nikon Monarch 7i VR. The VR […]
Atlas 8 System Review – Dynamic Dry fire
I’ve had the Salted Earth Atlas 8 target systems for a little over a month now. I have two units, but this review will be solely on the Atlas-08. For picture references, it will be the black unit, with a multitude of buttons. The gray model is more or less a prototype and wouldn’t be […]
Sightmark ReadyFire G6: Acquire targets with laser speed!
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – When low light conditions hinder your close- to mid-range shooting, Sightmark’s new ReadyFire G6 Laser Sight (SM25008) allows for lightning-quick target acquisition. Ideal for tactical, home defense and hunting applications, the ReadyFire G6 easily mounts to any firearm with weaver/picatinny attachments. The Sightmark ReadyFire G6 delivers an ultra-bright, 515nm 5mW green laser […]