First Impressions

102 posts, Page 5 of 9

  • CompeteReview

    Holosun HS510C

    There is no shortage of options when it comes to rifle optics. One of those options is an open emitter red dot sight with an extra large window, a doughnut of death, and an affordable price known as the Holosun…

    6 min
  • CompeteReview

    Red Balloon Industries Grand Camo OWB Holster

    Readers have asked for my opinion on Red Balloon Industries holsters and I was unable to provide one because I had zero first hand experience with any of their products. That’s in the past now since I got my hands…

    7 min
  • DefendReview

    JM Custom Kydex IWB 3 Holster

    Looking for a high-quality inside-the-waistband custom holster that won’t break the bank and will ship quickly? The JM Custom Kydex IWB 3 may very well fit the bill.

    5 min
  • CompeteReview

    Speed Beez Kydex Classic OWB Revolver Holster

    Looking for a competition holster for a wheel gun or perhaps a quality holster while waiting on that custom leather one with a long lead time without breaking the bank? Then the Speed Beez Kydex revolver holster is worth a…

    5 min
  • CompeteReview

    CZ Custom A01-LD

    The more CZ pistols I shoot, the more convinced I am that CZ has figured out a secret to DA/SA that almost no one else knows. One exception to that might be CZ Custom who blessed pistol enthusiasts with the…

    7 min
  • DefendReview

    Jerkman Custom Grips

    The usual suspects for a more aggressive grip texture on a polymer-framed pistol are grip tape or custom stippling. That is unless one is afflicted with Heckler & Koch pistol bug, for those with that affliction there are Jerkman Custom…

    6 min
  • HuntReview

    Bear Creek Arsenal BC-9 Bufferless Pistol Caliber Carbine

    Several readers have asked me for reviews of pistol caliber carbines. Others have asked for reviews of value-priced firearms. I suppose that makes this initial review of the Bear Creek Arsenal BC-9 a twofer.

    8 min
  • HuntReview

    Primary Arms SLx MD-25 G2 Micro Red Dot with the ACSS CQB Reticle

    Primary Arms has been introducing new optics and updates to existing optics at a rapid pace. That includes the 2nd generation of the SLx MD-25 micro red dot sight which I had the opportunity to spend some delightful quality time…

    9 min
  • CompeteReview

    GX VICE Holster

    While a highly specialized holster isn’t necessary for competing in USPSA nor will it auto-magically improve one’s results, it sure can help one look the part. The GX VICE is one of those and it is superbly functional.

    3 min
  • HuntReview

    Palmetto State Armory PSAK-47 GF5

    AK-47s get a bad rap as inaccurate weapons. While I don’t have broad experience with the platform, I wasn’t able to detect an ounce of truth to that reputation while getting in some trigger time with the GF5 from Palmetto…

    6 min
  • 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