Reviews

210 posts

  • Adventure Sworn Huntsman knife, matching firesteel and dark brown leather sheath on a bench mat.
    HuntReview

    Adventure Sworn Huntsman: Too Pretty to Get Bloody

    I waited almost two years to get blood on a custom knife because it was too pretty. Then a doe in December fixed that. Here’s how the Adventure Sworn Huntsman held up, and why I’d buy it again.

    12 min
  • Craft Holsters Sig Sauer P226 Leather Shoulder Holster Rig - Eagle
    DefendReview

    Craft Holsters Sig Sauer P226 Leather Shoulder Holster Rig – Eagle

    Ever chased that shoulder holster dream only to tangle in straps like a bad spy flick? I tested Craft Holsters’ Sig Sauer P226 shoulder holster, and it’s a premium rig with a few quirks that’ll make you chuckle (or cringe).

    5 min
  • DefendReview

    Mystery Ranch Catalyst 26: The Pack I Use Every Damn Day

    I’ve hauled this Mystery Ranch Catalyst 26 everywhere for years—office, truck, backroads. It started as a commuter laptop hauler that morphed into my get-home bag, and still won’t quit. I keep grabbing it every damn day.

    5 min
  • DefendReview

    Gritr Omni Holster

    Gritr’s affordable Omni holster claims IWB/AIWB/OWB ambidextrous magic. I warned ‘em my holster reviews are brutal. They sent it anyway. Spoiler: it’s not trash… but it ain’t perfect. Dig in for the full scoop.

    5 min
  • FundamentalsReview

    Mantis TitanX

    The good folks at Mantis Tech surprised me with a TitanX: an inert Glock 19 clone packing a MantisX and a shot-indicating laser. Dry fire practice game-changer? Let’s unbox it and see.

    7 min
  • HuntReview

    Benchmade 8 Hook

    Did you know a rescue hook can double as a gut hook? Sounds wild, right? But the Benchmade 8 Hook pulls it off. One season in, still razor-sharp.

    3 min
  • CompeteRounds Later

    CZ 75 TS Czechmate: 1,000 Rounds Later

    After 1,000 rounds, the CZ 75 TS Czechmate is still a hoot—flawless reliability with handloaded 9 Major, despite front-heavy balance and a pesky recoil dip. Tinkering continues: filed safeties and swapped optics. A discontinued gem worth saving for Open fun.

    4 min
  • DefendReview

    Modlite Handheld PLHv2-18650 Light Package

    Nothing screams gear nerd louder than a pricey tactical flashlight like the Modlite PLHv2-18650 handheld. Bright, rugged, and modular, it’s a beast. But is it worth the $300 hit? Let’s break it down and see whether it’s a must-have or…

    4 min
  • DefendReview

    Glock G43

    I don’t shoot or talk about Glocks much, but I’ve got a few, including my first: a Glock 43. It’s an itty-bitty pistol that rarely sees trigger time, but it’s got its place. Let’s check it out.

    5 min
  • HuntReview

    Toor Knives Tanto

    Ever seen Toor’s Tanto? Not just any Toor tanto, but the Toor Tanto—a limited-release blade that’ll drive tanto fanatics into a frenzy. Let’s check one out.

    4 min
  • DefendReview

    Holosun Ronin EPS Carry

    Compact pistol optics aren’t my thing, and enclosed emitters? Never tried ‘em on a handgun. But the CZ Shadow 2 Carry forced my hand, so here I am holding a Holosun Ronin EPS Carry. Let’s check it out.

    4 min
  • CompeteRounds Later

    Staccato XL: 2000 Rounds Later

    And the Staccato XL hit 2,000 rounds—snuck up on me like a ninja. With some slick trigger and recoil tuning, the last thousand rounds were pure, flawless fun. Here’s the what and how of it.

    3 min