Author: Mike Coker
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NRA Convention Houston 2022
The National Rifle Association held its Annual Meeting in Houston this year. Fourteen acres of guns, optics, and gear! TGR was there to view the new products and meet old friends. We plan to follow up and review several of the more interesting products during the coming weeks – stay tuned. Personally, I like the…
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Lynx Defense The Gigabyte rifle case
Lynx Defense has released a cool new rifle case, The Gigabyte, as part of their Urban Legend series. This high-quality, padded case accommodates bolt rifles up to 22″ barrel length and tactical shotguns. Of course, it will also hold your favorite carbine as well as a pistol or two. The Gigabyte is produced by Lynx…
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PRI Best 6.8 SPC Magazine
Precision Reflex, Inc. builds the best magazines for your 6.8 SPC AR-15. PRI magazines are durable and reliable, consisting of two steel halves welded together. They utilize the Magpul anti-tilt follower with spring and feature a push-button floor plate for easy disassembly. Available in 5, 10 ,15, and 25 round capacity. They are not the…
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Mantis X10 Shooting Performance System Review
The Mantis X10 Shooting Performance System is the latest and greatest from Mantis. The X10 will help improve your trigger control and accuracy! The X10 sensor attaches to the picatinny rail of your weapon, analyzes thousands of bits of information with each shot, and feeds that data into the MantisX App. The system works on…
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Fenix PD36 TAC Mechanical Tactical Flashlight Review
The Fenix PD36 TAC Flashlight is a unique light featuring a mechanical switch (Duty-Lock-Tactical) and up to 3000 lumens. The unique functionality of the mechanical lock is what really sets this high quality light apart from the competition. Click the switch over to Tactical. Tapping the tail switch provides a momentary 2000 lumens. A full…
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Yankee Hill Turbo K 5.56 Silencer Review
The Yankee Hill Turbo K should be on your short list for a great sounding, reasonably priced dedicated 5.56 silencer. Sound reduction is quite remarkable for a K-can. For those unfamiliar with the “K” nomenclature, it is an abbreviation for the German word “Kurz” which translates to “short.” The YHM Turbo K measures in at…
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Team Rubicon
Team Rubicon was founded in 2010 when two Marines, Jake Wood and William McNulty, traveled to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to assist those affected by the earthquake. As the small group of volunteers crossed the river separating the Dominican Republic and Haiti, they tagged themselves “Team Rubicon.” From that humble beginning, Team Rubicon has grown dramatically. Today,…
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McMillan Game Hunter Woodland Carbon Ambush Stock
The HMR stock on my Bergara B-14 6.5 Creedmoor is a fine stock but very heavy – pushing 3.89 pounds with no bottom metal. I was looking for something lighter, better, and way cooler so naturally I turned to McMillan and their fantastic Carbon Ambush stock. This is truly a custom stock and Josh helped…
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Grey Ghost Gear Rifle Case Coyote Brown
The Grey Ghost Gear rifle case is exactly what I was looking for to carry my custom 6.8 SPC. This rifle is primarily used for hog hunting in South Texas and I want to be able to securely and safely carry the rifle, Trijicon 1-6 Accupoint, FLIR thermal scope, handheld thermal, spare mags, ammo, and…
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STI Firearms, LLC Announces Company Name Change to Staccato
Georgetown, TX: STI Firearms, LLC, inventors of the 2011® – The World’s Best Shooting Handgun, announced today that the company will begin operating as Staccato, effective immediately. The Staccato brand was introduced to the market in 2019 as the company’s new brand for duty and personal defense-oriented pistols. Incredibly well received by consumers and professionals…
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Console Vault In-Vehicle Safe Review
The Console Vault in-vehicle safe is your best option for securely storing your handgun or valuables in your truck or SUV. Constructed of heavy gauge steel, each Console Vault is easy to install and features either a keyed lock or a combination lock. Best of all, these appear to be factory-installed and require no modification…
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Watershed Highland Rifle Backpack Review
Watershed makes some of the toughest, best dry bags available. This is a review of the Watershed Highland Rifle Backpack. The original Watershed dry bags were created by river guides – outdoorsmen who live on the water every day. The company now offers a complete line of waterproof bags from the traditional boat bag to…
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Trijicon VCOG® 1-8×28 Selected as USMC Squad Common Optic
TGR tested one of the very first Trijicon VCOG (Variable Combat Optical Gunsight) scopes to be released way back in 2013 (review here). The VCOG 1-8 has now been chosen to be the Marine Corps Squad Common Optic. We have always been big fans of Trijicon and run a number of their scopes on our…
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PRI Gas Buster Charging Handle with Combat Latch
The Precision Reflex Gas Buster Charging Handle is first and foremost a high quality upgrade over the typical AR-15 charging handle. It is a worthwhile investment to any build. Where it really shines of course is to deflect gas and grit away from your face when running a suppressor. A suppressor creates additional gas blowback.…
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Performance Center M&P9 C.O.R.E. Threaded Barrel Pistol Review
The Smith & Wesson M&P (Military and Police) product line has a well-deserved reputation for quality and reliability. First introduced in 2005, it has proven to be extremely popular across the LE and Civilian markets. This is a review of the Performance Center Pro Series C.O.R.E. featuring a threaded barrel and tactical (tall) sights. I…