First Impressions

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  • Craft Holsters Sig Sauer P226 Leather Shoulder Holster Rig - Eagle
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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.

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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Dillon Precision XL750 Ultimate Kit

    Well, I finally did it. I dove in head first into reloading with a Dillon Precision XL750. While I have no idea how the story of Zo in Reloadingland will unfold, these are my first impressions of the progressive press…

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    Trijicon RMR HD

    I’ve been craving a Trijicon RMR HD for ages, and I finally got my hands on one. The big question is: Does it justify the hefty Trijicon tax? Let’s dive in and find out.

    6 min
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    Cyelee Bull X Pro

    When it comes to pistol-mountable red dots, bigger is generally better, or at least easier to use, and I’ve yet to find one that is too big. And Cyelee’s Bull X Pro is the largest one I’ve tried yet.

    5 min
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    Staccato CS

    The Staccato CS, built for concealed carry, delivers a compact, slimline 2011 experience starting starting $2,499. It shines with impressive performance, but the recoil profile and magazine capacity might not win over every shooter.

    6 min
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    CZ Shadow 2 Carry: First Impressions

    CZ fans are gonna do CZ fan things, and that means snagging every new CZ that hits the market, like the all-new CZ Shadow 2 Carry. It’s just how we roll. Now that we got that straight, let’s take a…

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