Tactical Gun Review

  • What essentials do you need to clean a weapon safely?

    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…

  • Watershed Highland Rifle Backpack Review

    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…

  • Trijicon VCOG® 1-8×28 Selected as USMC Squad Common Optic

    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…

  • PRI Gas Buster Charging Handle with Combat Latch

    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.…

  • How to Use MOA Reticle

    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…

  • Performance Center M&P9  C.O.R.E. Threaded Barrel Pistol Review

    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…

  • H&H Medical: H Bandage and Thin H Bandage

    H&H Medical: H Bandage and Thin H Bandage

    Not every wound will be as dramatic as a gunshot wound to the femoral artery. You may encounter a situation where someone has a significant laceration that can be treated with direct pressure. The following situation is where the H Bandage or Thin H Bandage would come in handy. The flat fold Thin H Bandage…

  • Tikka semi custom 7mm mag

    Tikka semi custom 7mm mag

    While I have all the guns I need for just about everything I do I was missing a higher power hunting rifle. I needed something for Elk or Nilgai. I considered the 7 mag, 300 WinMag and 300 WSM. With the heavy bullets the 7mag is a great round and I can still shoot lighter…

  • Best Gifts for the Hunter or Fisherman

    Best Gifts for the Hunter or Fisherman

    Are you married to a hunter or outdoors enthusiast and are unsure of what would make a great gift? No worries, the editors at Tactical Gun Review and Texas Outdoors Network have come together to offer 12 outstanding gifts that any hunter, fishermen, or shooter would love receiving. Let’s get started! Aimpoint Micro T-2. The…

  • YHM RESONATOR 30 SILENCER REVIEW

    YHM RESONATOR 30 SILENCER REVIEW

    We often times get asked for recommendations on someone’s first can. We usually will recommend a 30 caliber with a good mounting system that can easily be used on multiple rifles. Today we take a look at the YHM Resonator 30. Midsized and midweight, priced around $500 with mount this is a can worth looking…

  • Heckler & Koch SP5

    Heckler & Koch SP5

    Heckler & Koch is proud to announce the US availability of the HK SP5, the only authentic sporting version of the legendary MP5 submachine gun available. The SP5 was developed by HK as a semiautomatic, civilian sporting pistol that matches the look and feel of the legendary MP5 submachine gun. “Our whole team is very…

  • SIG SAUER Introduces the Commercial Variant of the U.S. Military M18 with the P320-M18

    SIG SAUER Introduces the Commercial Variant of the U.S. Military M18 with the P320-M18

    NEWINGTON, N.H., (December 3, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the P320-M18, the commercial variant of the U.S. Military Modular Handgun System (MHS) M18.  A smaller version of the M17, the P320-M18 features a 3.9” barrel, compact slide, and carry length grip module.   The M18 was recently chosen as the official sidearm of the U.S. Marine…

  • AK-12 (Kalashnikov) Review – 2019 Edition

    AK-12 (Kalashnikov) Review – 2019 Edition

    As you may already know since you clicked this article, the AK-12 is the latest installment, so to say, in the AK-47 family – even though it was first introduced way back, in 2012. However, despite it being introduced in 2012, it already shows signs that it can surpass its predecessor. Why? Well, earlier this…

  • Your Complete Beginner’s Guide to Tactical Gear

    Your Complete Beginner’s Guide to Tactical Gear

    Your Complete Beginner’s Guide to Tactical Gear Primarily used by military members and law enforcement personnel, tactical gear has broadened its scope in terms of utility. The popularity of tactical gear has mushroomed among survivalists, hunters and even private citizens interested in improving their security. Questions are building on topics such as what makes a…

  • .223 vs 5.56 Explained in Plain English

    .223 vs 5.56 Explained in Plain English

    What is the difference between 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington?