First Impressions

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  • DefendReview

    Staccato C2

    My adventures with the Staccato P led me to develop a strong interest in the 2011 platform prompting the acquisition of a Staccato C2 for defensive carry. While the C2 is promising, it’s off to a rocky start.

    12 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

    The Jerry Miculek Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 929

    I like revolvers. I like competitive shooting. The Smith & Wesson Model 929 being an eight-shot, 9mm revolver, tuned by the Performance Center, adorned Jerry Miculek’s signature, sounds like it should be right up my alley. Right?

    9 min
  • HuntReview

    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
  • CompeteReview

    CZ Shadow 2 Compact

    Introduced in late 2023, the CZ Shadow 2 Compact made a huge splash. Does it really have the shooting comfort and accuracy of a Shadow 2? If so, is it truly a good choice for concealed carry? Let’s find out.

    11 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
  • 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
  • CompeteReview

    Holosun 507COMP

    Holosun has tossed their hat in the competition pistol mountable optics ring with the 507COMP which was highly anticipated by a lot of folks. The question is, “Is the optic good enough to grab a fair share of that market?”

    7 min