Tactical Gun Review
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TrackingPoint Precision Guided Firearms
TrackingPoint is an Austin based company formed as a marriage between long-range hunting and technology. The goal was to create a state-of-the art precision firearm with active target tracking and sophisticated fire control. It is simply amazing. TrackingPoint has deep pockets. Let’s put it this way. Floor space at SHOT Show is expensive and smaller…
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Staff Trail Camera Review: Uway NT50B
I was looking for an updated camera from my old Moultrie and came across the Uway NT50B. Very nice specs, compact unit, and the preliminary reviews looked promising so I jumped in. Because I bought it after deer season I put in on the stock pond near our farm for testing. The other reason I…
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Velocity Systems Steel Side Plates
Several months ago, Jim over at Deliberate Dynamics sent me a pair of Velocity Systems steel side plates for testing. They are multi-hit rated for 7.62x39mm. These are lightweight, low-profile plates made for military and law enforcement use. Unfortunately, Velocity Systems neither lists them on their website nor markets them to the general public. I count…
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Black Dawn IonBond Bolt Carrier Group
It’s often hard to review a quality piece of equipment, especially when it is simple and serves a single purpose. Flowery language and ind-depth descriptions simply clutter up the page and detract from the simple, straightforward message of: This Thing Works. It works when hot, when cold, when lubricated, when unlubricated. It works when clean and when…
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Press Release: New Product Line Release Set to Shake Up the Tactical Flashlight Industry
Bayco Products, Inc. Announces the Release of the Nightstick™ TAC-400 Series
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Samson Evo 12.37″ Handguard
When searching for a handguard for my Shashka carbine, I considered many different options and finally settled on the Samson Evolution Series 12.37″ free-float handguard. I’ve gone through several modular free-float handguards in the last few years. The Vltor CASV-M, Daniel Defense MFR, and Anderson Mfg to name a few. They increase accuracy, add points…
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Fenix TK15
A flashlight of solid construction, high output, and impressive value; the Fenix TK15 does not disappoint, working when you depend on it most. The brand may not be very well known, but they have great potential from what I have seen so far.
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Galco M4X Matrix Holster
I stepped into the gun store looking for a leather holster for my new Glock. What I found, was a polymer holster that had safety, function, and comfort in mind.
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Nothing says “I love you” like flowers…
Well, except maybe some cool gun gear.. I surprised my wife with some nice Comp-Tac gear for her M&P compact 9mm. Maybe we’ll have some more gifts coming up too, the kind that quiets the mind and is good for health and the soul. We all know Valentines’ day tends to end one way for…
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The Polymer Beast: Glock 23
Review of the Glock 23 Generation 3 “A Glock? Hell no. Get that hunk of plastic away from me!” These words always seemed to roll from my mouth whenever anyone mentioned a Glock around me. That is, until I was introduced to the Glock Model 23.
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TGR demos the Tracking Point Weapons System
Tracking Point is an Austin based startup that has spent the last 3 years developing a state of the art computer controlled weapon system. They introduced the system at SHOT 2013. We are fortunate enough to be local and were invited to the Best Of the West shooting range just outside of Austin where we…
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Staff article: Want to shoot farther without dialing or using a BDC or Mildot reticle ?
So, you have an accurate rifle, you have worked out your handloads or found some factory ammo that cuts one ragged hole at 100 yards and you want to start shooting farther. But you don’t want to buy a new scope. How do you know where to hold for longer distance more accurately than just…
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Guide to Flashlight Selection
Tactical Gun Review asked Marty Robbins, Director – Marketing at BAYCO Products, how to evaluate and choose the right flashlight for a specific task. Marty was kind enough to provide the following information. You can have a look at a guide here if you’re still unsure on what flashlight to invest your money in. First,…
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Shashka Carbine – Part 2 (Ballistic Advantage Barrel)
The heart of the Shashka is the Ballistic Advantage 14.5 inch barrel in Tactical Government profile. It’s slightly thicker than the standard government profile, which increases rigidity. The weight of the 14.5 inch barrel is identical to a 16 inch government profile; both coming in at 28 oz. Like the other barrels in Ballistic Advantage’s…
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Leupold Mark AR Scope & McKinley Binos Video Reviews
Leupold Mark AR Scope & McKinley Binos Video Reviews from SHOT 2013.