The Loadout Room
Professional Gear Reviews
For inquiring minds, I do indeed speak softly and carry a .45 (the Kimber SIS Pro 1911, generally), and I carry in this Crossbreed SuperTuck Deluxe IWB holster. But when I carry in this manner, I wear a cover garment (I removed it for the photo). Also, those are tactical flip-flops. The zebra print camouflages my […]
The Arms Guide is pleased to introduce its newest contributors: authors Nate Granzow and Steven Hildreth, Jr. Nate Granzow A magazine editor and novelist by trade, Nate has spent years collecting and shooting antique, relic, and modern sporting arms, competing in cowboy-action, long-range blackpowder, trap, and sporting clay shoots, reloading, and hunting. He’s a staunch […]
During SHOT Show 2013, Glock unveiled their newest addition to their .45 ACP line – the Glock 30S. Built off the 30SF frame, the Glock 30S features the double stack capacity of the previous .45 models – 10 rounds in a standard size magazine (although, mags from the full size Glock 21 will also fit […]
Caracal introduced a pistol caliber carbine this year at SHOT Show 2013. Those who are already owners of a Caracal 9mm pistol can use any of the mags interchangeably with the new carbine – it accepts 10, 15, 18, and 30 round mags. The steel upper has a full rail with peep sights (front sight […]
The sheer scale of SHOT Show is difficult to communicate, but there is no better way to see all the guns, knives, and other gear I love in one place. Because of this, I anticipate the convention as eagerly as a child awaiting Santa on Christmas Eve. This year, I was fortunate enough to make […]
MagPul has become a true giant. Beginning with a simple plastic adaptation of a trick war-fighters were doing to overcome shortcomings in gear MagPul now makes everything from firearms accessories to clothing. Personally I’ve been disappointed with apparent abuse of their industrial might with the release of products that couldn’t have gone through any legitimate […]