Reviews

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Gear I bought or was sent, put to real use: the good, the bad and the ugly.

  • FundamentalsReview

    AMG Lab Sidekick: A Shot Timer for Dry Fire Practice

    Discover the AMG Lab Sidekick, a compact and budget-friendly shot timer tailored for dry fire practice, packed with practical features to enhance your shooting skills.

    8 min
  • DefendReview

    Vandal Custom Leather Holsters

    There is something exquisitely special about a high quality custom leather holster. However, true gems of craftsmanship are a rare find these days. Do holsters from Vandal Custom Leather make the cut? Let’s find out.

    8 min
  • DefendReview

    Primary Arms GLx RS-15 Mini Reflex Sight

    Primary Arms enters into the competition pistol optic market with the GLx RS-15, a mini reflex sight. I’ve taken it for a spin—bright dot, durable, but zeroing was tedious. Read on for my full initial take!

    10 min
  • CompeteReview

    Ben Stoeger’s Practical Shooting Skills & Drills

    Training is simple, but not easy. Ben Stoeger’s Practical Shooting Skills & Drills class goes a long way in helping a student of pistol learn how to train better.

    7 min
  • Review

    Bond Arms Cyclops 45-70

    Looking for an impractical itty-bitty single-shot pistol with punishing recoil and awkward handling? Yes? Well then, let me tell you about the Bond Arms Cyclops chambered in .45-70 Government.

    9 min
  • HuntReview

    Eberlestock Team Elk Hunting Pack

    Eberlestock packs are amazing and that’s reflected in the sticker price. However, those packs can be had for more than reasonable prices when they go on sale – like this Team Elk hunting pack which is pretty sweet.

    6 min
  • DefendReview

    The Yeet Cannon (or the Hi-Point Firearms YC9)

    The long awaited Hi-Point Firearms Yeet Cannon, or YC9, is finally here! With an MSRP of $175, the question is, “Is it viable as a self defense pistol?” Or is junk that is only marginally better than a sharp stick?

    9 min
  • DefendReview

    LTT 1301 Tactical Shotgun

    The LTT 1301 Tactical shotgun is the current hotness according to defensive shotgun practitioners and instructors. Guess who got their grubby mitts on one? That’s right! This guy did. Let’s take a look at it.

    11 min
  • FundamentalsReview

    CoolFire Trainer

    I picked up a CoolFire Trainer and started using it in my dry fire practice sessions. So far, so good. Although, I’m curious as to how it will contribute to wear and tear over time.

    8 min
  • HuntReview

    Toor Knives Field 3.0

    The Field 3.0 is the newest and most compact addition to the Field series of outdoor and adventure knives from Toor Knives. While I haven’t finished putting it through its paces, I’ve become familiar enough with it to share my…

    11 min
  • HuntReview

    Eberlestock Skycrane II

    The Eberlestock J79 Skycrane II is an amazing behemoth composed of three smaller packs that provide an insane amount of versatility. I’ve been using it as my hunting pack for several years and it’s time to take a look at…

    9 min
  • CompeteReview

    Safariland Speedloader Comp III, Triple Speedloader Holder, and Speed Strips

    Reloading a revolver is a time consuming process. Even more so when fishing for loose cartridges from one’s pocket to load one at a time. Safariland has a few reloading assistance devices that can help speed up that process.

    6 min