by 53gr | Aug 6, 2013 | TGR Survival Gear Reviews
As I’ve mentioned before, the SIG P226 is my favorite handgun. It’s as reliable as a Swiss watch and as enduring as the marathon runner. It fits well in my hand, especially the slide release, which is much further back on the slide than other pistols. I’ve...
by Michael Reyneke | Jul 5, 2013 | TGR Gun Parts and Accessory Reviews, TGR Survival Gear Reviews
Everyone is trying to find a good way to carry and use their gear as effectively on the range, on the field, or for bugging-out. The biggest issues with this dilemma are weight distribution of gear and the ability to add on to the existing rig or vest, making it more...
by 53gr | Jun 26, 2013 | TGR Survival Gear Reviews
I first learned the value of a good pair of boots when working long shifts in outdoor security. Standing on pavement and concrete for hours on end is tough on feet. Doing it in the blistering heat or freezing cold is even more unpleasant. See, I started an article...
by 53gr | Jun 22, 2013 | TGR Survival Gear Reviews
As I spend more time carrying my gear in the woods, I find myself drawn to a belt-and-suspenders type of setup. There’s a place for chest rigs, but bulging pouches stuffed with magazines (and everything else under the sun) can be a drag. The weight slows you down,...
by 53gr | Jun 10, 2013 | TGR Survival Gear Reviews, Uncategorized
I’ve seen a fair number of camouflage patterns in my travels. Of course, most were in Iraq. In late 2007, I got to see the Air Force unit I worked with transition to a ridiculous digital tiger-stripe affair called the Airman Battle Uniform. This abomination...
by 53gr | Apr 19, 2013 | TGR Survival Gear Reviews, Uncategorized
Twelve years ago, I bought a Croft and Barrow suede leather jacket. I’ve worn it in several different countries, including Iraq and Nepal. In southern Iraq, it served as a blanket when I had to shiver to sleep on an army cot in an unheated metal box during the...
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