Reviews

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

  • DefendReview

    RTS Body Armor Level IV Ceramic Active Shooter Kit

    RTS Tactical’s Active Shooter Kit is a complete body armor package consisting of a plate carrier and a pair of armor plates that is quite affordable. The question is, “Is it any good?” Well, I got my hands on a…

    7 min
  • DefendReview

    Holosun 507K X2 with the ACSS Vulcan Dot

    Holosun’s 507K is a solid pistol mountable dot for slimline pistols. Primary Arms’s ACSS Vulcan reticle offers some solid advantages. The combination results in a very enticing optic that is worth a deeper look.

    6 min
  • CompeteReview

    Cajunized CZ Shadow 2 Optics-Ready

    Is it possible to make an already amazing gun better? Yes, it is. And that is exactly what happens to a CZ Shadow 2 when Cajun Gun Works works their magic on it.

    4 min
  • DefendReview

    Smith & Wesson Model 66 Combat Magnum

    When it comes to 357 magnum six shooters there are plenty of options available in the market. Plenty of which are really good options for various use cases. The Model 66 Combat Magnum from Smith & Wesson is one of…

    5 min
  • DefendReview

    Smith & Wesson Performance Center Pro Series Model 640

    The Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 640 is a wonderful little 5-shot J-frame revolver. It’s a surprisingly good shooter for such a small package and can fit a couple of roles in the defensive toolbox.

    7 min
  • FundamentalsReview

    CherryBalmz Black Rifle Balm

    It pains me to say it, but it looks like CherryBalmz is no more. I wish this wasn’t the case because I became really fond of their Black Rifle Balm gun grease as my go to lubrication for the firearms…

    6 min
  • CompeteReview

    Zo’s USPSA Competition Belt Rig

    Folks have been asking me what my competition rig looks like for quite some time and until recently I didn’t have one. That’s changed. This post talks about the belt, the holster attachment system, and magazine pouches that I now…

    7 min
  • HuntReview

    Revisiting the Magnum Research Desert Eagle XIX

    It’s big. It’s heavy. It makes big booms. And it jams. That’s the Magnum Research Desert Eagle XIX in a nutshell and I’m here for it.

    7 min
  • CompeteReview

    Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite

    The Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite is a fun reasonably priced 22LR rimfire target pistol. It lends itself well to recreational target shooting. It might also work for small game animal handgun hunting. Or serve as a foundation for competitive…

    6 min
  • DefendReview

    Primary Arms SLx RS-10 Mini Reflex Sight

    The Primary Arms SLx RS-10 is a solid value-priced red dot sight that will work well on intermediate cartridge rifles or pistols intended for recreation, concealed carry, or home defense purposes.

    5 min
  • DefendReview

    P365 XL vs G48 MOS

    The G48 MOS and the P365 XL are arguably the two most sought after slimline optics-ready pistols in the concealed carry market today. That begs the question, “Which is the better option?” I’ll try to answer that question.

    6 min
  • FundamentalsReview

    Mantis BlackbeardX

    The Blackbeard is a game changing AR-15 dry fire device. The MantisX is a fine dry fire feedback and diagnostic aid. The BlackbeardX, Mantis’ new flagship product, is greater than the sum of the Blackbeard and the MantisX.

    9 min