Tactical Gun Review

  • Griffin Armament Optimus Review on 5.56

    Griffin Armament Optimus Review on 5.56

    With a catch line of “One can to rule them all” it’s pretty clear that the Optimus is is marketed as a jack of all trades.  This can has a lot of potential and I have to applaud Griffin for taking a huge step in listening to the market.  I think this is exactly what…

  • JP Rifles LMOS BCG and Silent Captured Spring review

    JP Rifles LMOS BCG and Silent Captured Spring review

    For those into competitive shooting, JP Rifles needs no introduction.  For those not familiar with JP Rifles they have been around for a long time making state of the art race gun rifles parts and for AR15s and AR10s.   Today we cover the LMOS BCG and Silent Captured Spring.

  • EOTech Refund Update

    EOTech Refund Update

    The ugly situation at EOTech is now well-documented. EOTech and their parent company L3 Communications are in a tough spot of their own making. The company settled a fraud suit brought by the feds for $25.6 million. The primary complaint was thermal drift whereby the zero position may shift during changes in ambient temperatures. Imagine…

  • Silencer Testing

    Silencer Testing

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  • Peterson Cartridge Co.

    This is the start of a multi part review. So this will be the initial impression on the Peterson Cartridge Co. so to speak.

  • Griffin Armament Recce 7 Silencer Review

    Griffin Armament Recce 7 Silencer Review

    The Griffin Armament Recce 7 is a nice option for someone wanting a great 30 caliber can that strikes a good balance between length and sound suppression.  At 7.5″ long it is a good intermediate length that works well for hunting, competition or tactical environments.

  • IDPA Why it’s a good idea

    I’m sure if you’ve been around the shooting community for five minutes you’ve heard of IDPA. It stands for International Defensive Pistol Association. It’s designed for an individual to take the pistol they carry and compete in a match. 

  • Rifle training class with KR Training and Sheepdog Solutions.

    Rifle training class with KR Training and Sheepdog Solutions.

    On  Sunday, January 31 I will be attended the Beyond the Basics rifle training class at KR Training with Karl Rhen and Aaron Marco,  lead instructor with Sheepdog Solutions.

  • ATF 41P: Analysis from the Silencer Shop

    I would trust this source more than any other out there for dealing with the ATF.  There is probably no one that has a tighter relationship with them.

  • ATF Eforms Update

    ATF Eforms Update

    As a registered user of the ATF eForm system, I received the letter below from the ATF this morning.  According to this, the eForms portal is being renamed FEAM – Firearms and Explosives Application Module.  It appears that the new FEAM system was a complete Fail and they are once again starting over.  Stay tuned….…

  • Griffin Armament SNATCH

    Griffin Armament SNATCH

    There are a plethora of AR15 charging handles on the market. Which one is favored by TGR staffers?

  • The truth about background checks

    How about a cold dose of truth?

  • GemTech Bolt Carrier

    GemTech Bolt Carrier

    If you’ve ever suppressed an AR-15 your familiar with the over gassing and function issues with it. There’s a plethora of buffers, springs, gas blocks and other home remedies out there. Spend a little time on the internet and your sure to find a myriad of solutions. But let’s say you already have a carbine…

  • ATF 41P ruling defined

    After a lot of speculation and over 200k comments made by the public to the ATF on the upcoming ruling regarding trusts, CLEO signoff off, etc.  a decision has been reached. Here is a link to a good analysis.

  • Garmin releases new Tactix Bravo watch

    Garmin releases new Tactix Bravo watch

    Garmin, the industry leader in GPS devices has released a new Tactical Watch. With this release, it is exciting to spruce up your Garmin with watch bands from https://mobilemob.com.au/. This will make your Garmin that one step cooler for when the watch is reviewed. The feature-rich watch will be reviewed by TGR soon, check out…