The Primary Weapons Systems EDS (Enhanced Duty Slide) is a drop in upgrade for Glock 17 and 19 9mm pistols. The slide improves the trigger pull of Gen 1-3 series Glock Pistols, creating a consistent and crisp 4-pound trigger break. Additional front slide serrations aid in manipulation. This is a great upgrade or a slide […]
PROOF Research: The Best Rifle Barrel Ever Made
PROOF Research makes carbon fiber-wrapped rifle barrels. The obvious attraction is that they are much lighter than steel barrels. Dig a little deeper and it turns out they have better accuracy and increased barrel life. Possibly one day soon, every factory precision rifle is going to have a PROOF barrel. What makes these barrels so […]
Sig Sauer 556 Classic SWAT Rifle: Inside Look
The Sig Sauer 556 Classic SWAT rifle was Sig Sauers attempt at bringing an updated version of the Sig 550 series of rifles to the North American shooting market. Like the Sig 550, the Sig Sauer 556 never gained traction, It wasn’t a mistake on Sig’s part so much it just was a rifle that […]
Reloading 101 – Adjusting Reloading Dies
Even once you’ve selected all your preferred reloading equipment and begun using it, perfecting your reloaded ammunition can be surprisingly complex. I’ve had a number of questions, both from EMs and in person at the range, regarding the correct ways to adjust reloading dies. These are not simple questions, as pretty much every type of […]
M1A SOCOM 16 CQB: Springfield’s Close-Quarters Brawler
From the very beginning of my police career, I considered the 5.56mm NATO to be less than optimal. Sure, it gets the job done, and 20 years of improvement have only made it better. But for a number of applications, it’s still a bit wanting. This prompted my search for a duty-ready .308 Winchester/7.62mm NATO […]
The Original Multisport Holster: Gunfighters Kenai Chest Holster
There are many outdoor activities where open carry is legal and a very good idea. Remote areas can harbor predators of many species and a handy side arm can help you avoid unpleasant contact with them. The Kenai Chest Holster was designed as a practical way to carry a handgun when biking, hiking, hunting, kayaking, […]
Your AR-15 Isn’t Mil-Spec and That’s OK
“What do I need to be aware of when choosing parts for an AR-15 build?” This is one of the most common questions that I am asked on a weekly basis through my YouTube channel, Facebook or via email. To be honest, I find this to be a much broader and complex subject than some […]
Watch IWI Jericho 941 F: Accurate, Reliable, and Durable
In addition to having perhaps the coolest name in all of handguns, the Jericho also has had a lengthy career as a military and law enforcement sidearm. This video is a brief overview of the Jericho 941 F. Manufactured in Israel by IWI, and imported by IWI US, the 941 is available in both mid-sized […]
Reasons NOT to take Fighting Pistol at Tactical Response
Rev Takes Fighting Pistol It’s been a while since I took Fighting Pistol at Tactical Response. I’ve had plenty of time to process my experience. After consideration, the only reason you shouldn’t take Fighting Pistol is that if you do take the class, you may become less delusional about your abilities. If unfounded confidence is […]
CZ P-10C : First Look
Polymer pistols aren’t anything shocking or new to the firearms market and in fact they aren’t even new to CZ, who has been manufacturing polymer framed pistols for years. The company has had great success with their hammer fired polymer pistols in the form of the P07 and P09, but the CZ P-10C is a […]