Tandemkross recently released their new “SuperGrips” grip tape for the Smith and Wesson Victory Pistol and for $13.99 it’s worth every penny. Also, sneak-peak video of Tandemkross’s upcoming grip from SHOTSHOW 17. When you’re shooting outside and especially at a match, SuperGrips are a cheap and easy way to strengthen contact between your hand and […]
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Shot Show 2017 Product Spotlight: Brugger and Thomet Universal Service Weapon with Aimpoint Nano
Spotter Up spent some time with Brugger and Thomet, a Swiss manufacturer of high quality firearms marketed primarily towards law enforcement and military. Their new product for 2017 is the Universal Service Weapon, a pistol platform designed and manufactured in house and intended for use as a holstered sidearm with the ability to reach out […]
SHOT show 2017 product spotlight: Quarter Circle 10 Side charging upper and MP5 lower
Quarter Circle 10 has made a name for itself as a high quality american made and designed manufacturer of pistol-caliber AR platform pistols and carbines. Their latest offering is a lower receiver that accepts MP5 magazines, and a side charging upper receiver. Available in Spring/Summer 2017 here: https://www.quartercircle10.com Continue reading on Spotter Up Photo courtesy […]
THE MYTH OF THE 22LR SURVIVAL RIFLE CARTRIDGE
22LR Survival Rifle Cartridge I have said that if I hear one more person say that the 22 Long Rifle is the best all ’round prepper/survival cartridge, I would challenge them to a duel at 50 paces (my 100 yd pace count is 64 paces). I get an AR chambered in .223/5.56 (basically a heavier 22 going […]
Watch: CZ USA concealed carbine backpack
A CZ law enforcement rep gives Spotter Up a demo of a backpack developed as a concealed quick deployment carbine pack with optional body armor slots. Featured image courtesy of cz-usa.com Our teams’ effort at SHOT Show is to secure the best gear for our members. If you haven’t checked out the Crate Club, it’s […]
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT WITH SNAP CAPS AND DRY FIRING
According to the FBI most crime occurs at parking lots, schools, bars, roads and at home. You’re going to be near one of those locations sometime throughout your day. Imagine a scenario where you have to use your weapon. Can you imagine a lot of children and shoppers running directly at you as you attempt […]
MAYFLOWER 30L SUMMIT PACK REVIEW
I have been following Mayflower Research and Consulting for quite some time, and was very excited when they and Velocity Systems agreed to send us at Spotter Up a couple of cool products to review for our audience. Mayflower RC was started by Travis Rolph. Someone you probably should get to know over a beer, […]
LATEST ROUND COUNTER TECH FROM SECUBIT
Round counters were once a dream or concept for science fiction movies. They may have finally become a real world practicality facilitating a huge leap in weapons maintenance. ADS and Secubit will be showcasing their paradigm changing approach WeaponLogic, at Shot Show 2017. Since the advent of large capacity magazines, soldiers have searched for ways […]
LASERLYTE REACTIONTYME TRAINING SYSTEM: UPPING YOUR DRY-FIRE GAME
It’s a well established fact amongst serious shooters that dry-fire practice is critical to improving your shooting skills and building that correct muscle memory. You can practice all of your fundamentals including draw, reloading and malfunctions without having to go to the range or spend money on ammo. It must be said once, but before […]
COMBAT SHOOTING: POSITIONS FOR RIFLES, FUNDAMENTALS PART 2
10 Rounds at 5 Yards: A performance measure In the last part we discussed the importance of a good fighting stance for the rifle as a foundation to build on. Now we will discuss a skills drill that will help a shooter to test whether or not their stance grip and position on the rifle […]