Tactical Gun Review
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Reticles 101: How to Choose the Right Rifle Scope Reticle
If you are shopping for a new scope, you’re probably thinking a lot about reticle choice. You aren’t alone. I just went through this process with my new AR-10. There are a sea of options out there, and it’s hard to pick. I’ll help you narrow down your options. Different Reticle Designs There are so…
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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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Wilson Combat factory visit
Last week we were up in Bentonville, AR mountain biking and we arranged a tour of the Wilson Combat factory which was about an hour and a half away. I have been a HUGE WC fanboy for over 10 years and own several of them. I don’t think anyone builds better pistols or ARs. It’s…
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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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Griffin Armament releases the Bushwacker 46 Gen 2 silencer.
The Griffin team is proud to introduce the new Bushwhacker® 46 (gen 2) universal suppressor. Many consumers are looking for a multi-function tool for a first suppressor. The ability to use the product across pistols, rifles, and other firearms has been the major focus on product development in this market category. Griffin recently re-designed the…
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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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Lynx Defense Releases “The Bureau”, Second Rifle Bag in Urban Legend Series
Benson, NC – Lynx Defense is set to release its newest gun bag The Bureau on March 16th, 2020. The Bureau is designed to help customers conceal and transport personal defense weapons with discretion and ease. “Our customers are top of mind in every design decision and material selection we make here at Lynx Defense,”…
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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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What essentials do you need to clean a weapon safely?
Do you own a gun? If you reside in the US, there is a high probability that you or people you know own guns. After all, the gun ownership laws of the country allow its residents to do so. According to a study conducted by Pew Research Center, handguns and rifles continue to be one…
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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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How to Use MOA Reticle
How to Use MOA Reticle The trajectory of a spinning bullet isn’t straight. It’s a downward curve (arc) because gravity pulls down the bullet. Wind also swings the bullet sideways. And so, when you shoot, you hit the target at the zero (sight in) distance. But beyond that point-blank (zero) range, you miss. Hence, you…
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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…