GEAR
THE STUFF YOU NEED FOR "HANDGUNNING"
Accessories
Still the Standard
If there were ever a benchmark for quality in the modern-day cutlery world, Chris Reeve Knives has set the standard. For over 30 years, this knife...
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The SilencerCo Spectre 9
Appreciating the SilencerCo Spectre 9 alongside previous-generation fare is akin to comparing and contrasting a 1990s-era telephone wired to the wall with...
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The SilencerCo Switchback...
Featuring lightweight titanium and stainless-steel construction along with a uniquely modular design, the SilencerCo Switchback is the most versatile...
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Sunnybag LEAF MINI Solar...
Whether on remote range days, camping, hiking or as a car emergency kit addition, you’ll always have indefinite power for USB devices with the Sunnybag...
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New Edge Knives
Today, savvy knifemakers travel the social media circuit from the comfort of their home offices. Talented custom knifemaker Kevin Smock represents this...
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Bringing The Right Gun to...
During my time instructing and various discussions on my 303 Tactical Podcast, one problem seems to come up often: What is the best gun to bring to a...
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CLEANING
GUN CLEANING SUPPLIES, TIPS AND TRICKS
OTIS Pro+ Bench Block
Handy, handy, handy. The new OTIS Technology Bench Block fits pretty much every firearm you might have in your collection. Whether working on rifles,...
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The Joys of Ballistol
You experienced shooters and professional tinkerers out there likely already know many of the uses for this stuff, but for those youngsters reading this,...
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Breakthrough Clean...
Breakthrough Clean Technologies' new suppressor cleaner is water-based, like its Military solvent, and contains no ammonia, but it’ll still help you get...
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OTIS Technology New...
I’ve been an OTIS Technology cleaning system fan for as long as I can remember. The innovative breech-to-muzzle cable systems made us all reconsider the...
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Spotlight New Gear...
Guns and the gear to carry and outfit them. Check out 2022's latest.
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Shooting Iron: The Most...
S&W Model 10 Military & Police .38 Specials are point and shoot, home guns. No more practical, down-to-earth, no-nonsense handgun has ever existed.
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HOLSTERS
INSIDE, OUTSIDE AND EVEN UPSIDE DOWN CARRY OPTIONS
The Mother Of Necessity
I’ll preface this by acknowledging up front I’m kind of a frugal fellow when it comes to spending money on something I can fix or replace with a little...
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BlackPoint Tactical Holsters
While BlackPoint Tactical makes plenty of holsters for smaller carry guns, they particularly shine in two areas: hiding large guns and customization. Want...
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Two Approaches To IWB Leather
While I’m often forced to use Kydex for long days outside in the South Carolina heat and humidity, it’s hard to beat the feel and comfort of a quality...
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What You Need to Know...
I’ve been a firearms instructor and federally licensed gun dealer for about 12 years now and been asked a whole lot of questions about how to carry a...
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Comp-Tac EV2 Max Holster
The eV2 Max adds to the eV2 model, namely two layers of tough leather. The result is a rigid backing, but the layers are also configured so the smooth sides...
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Vedder Holster Wedge
Every time someone shares they’re struggling with appendix carry, I immediately ask if they’ve tried a “wedge.” The idea is you stick a piece of...
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KNIVES
Picking A Trapper As...
There is an inherent beauty of a true pocketknife, and having a Case Trapper in your pocket provides comfort.
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Still the Standard
If there were ever a benchmark for quality in the modern-day cutlery world, Chris Reeve Knives has set the standard. For over 30 years, this knife...
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New Edge Knives
Today, savvy knifemakers travel the social media circuit from the comfort of their home offices. Talented custom knifemaker Kevin Smock represents this...
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The Hawk Strikes!
Rather than simply trying to “out-cool” the mainstream pack, which is the norm, Hawk Knives set specific, unique parameters or goals for what the knife...
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On The Cutting Edge
As I was writing this, authorities in Sydney, Australia, were still investigating a pair of bloody mid-April stabbings, including one which left six people...
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This River Cuts
White River Knives has never been a company to flood the market annually with the latest, greatest trends that may or may not play out in the cutlery...
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LIGHTS & LASERS
Practical Go-To Gear
Practical gear may fluctuate on different hunting trips, but good lights will almost always be needed at some juncture. Regardless of what you carry in your...
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Ruger Security-9
The Ruger Security-9 is arguably the best value in a domestically produced defensive handgun today. This new Ruger pistol sports plenty of whiz-bang...
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Streamlight TLR-8 sub
The “sub” in this one hints at its small and (extremely) light nature. Designed for compact carry guns like the GLOCK 43X and 48,
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Hung By The Lanyard Until Dead
Most consider the lanyard an asset, and if used correctly it probably is. But without an awareness of what it is, how it should be set up, and potential...
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Less-Offensive EDC Tools
We talk about firearms for self-defense, and less-lethal options to a lesser, but still respectable degree. What we never discuss is non-lethal —...
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Streamlight ProTac 2.0 &...
This year at SHOT Show 2023, Streamlight announced a variety of new lights for just as many purposes. Tom McHale takes a look at the three new ProTac 2.0...
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Sights & OPTICS
BETTER OPTIONS FOR HITTING THE TARGET
Fast And Secure Sight...
Upgrade GLOCK sights effortlessly with XS Sights' GUNSMITH-Series Sight Pusher. Made in the USA, it simplifies installation, ensuring precision without damage.
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To Sight Or Not To Sight
Historically, the issue of using the sights on a handgun is discussed calmly to a point of which technique is better — aimed fire or pointed fire.
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Trijicon RCR
The new Trijicon RCR encloses the important stuff in a destruction-proof housing. I’ve quite literally smashed one repeatedly into a 2x6 board and it just...
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GlockStore Slide Cutting...
Got a GLOCK? Not an MOS optics-ready version? No problem. GlockStore is offering a quick turnaround slide-cutting service to make your classic GLOCK slide...
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Holosun EPS Carry
Enclosed dot sight benefits now apply to compact versions, too. The Holosun EPS Carry also encloses the emitter inside a durable aluminum and glass housing...
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XS R3D 2.0 Night Sights
New stuff from XS Sights. With all the recent announcements, XS is becoming even more of the leading DIY gun upgrade company.
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