Tag: gun reviews
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Buying Guide for Night Vision Devices
Night vision devices are excellent tools that enable you to see in the dark or under minimal light conditions. All over the world, even in nations such as Germany, there are Nachtsichtgeräte im Vergleich with many great uses. They have fantastic applications from hunting and military, to surveillance and security. When they were first released,…
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Hunting with a Suppressor
On September 1, 2012 it became legal to hunt game animals with a suppressor in Texas. Thanks to the tireless work of the American Suppressor Association and the National Rifle Association more states are allowing suppressors to be used while hunting. It is critical that you validate your own state’s regulations before going into the…
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Gun Range Etiquette – How to Behave and Stay Safe
If you are planning a trip to the gun range, you will need to keep a few tips on etiquette in mind so that you can stay safe and avoid creating enemies. Shooting is a lot of fun, but making certain mistakes during your trip can get you banned or cause an injury to occur.…
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Long Range Pursuit
Mike Davidson of Gunwerks and Western Lands Outfitters sort through dozens of big bulls to find a 400 class monster for hunter Bruce Jardine. The shooting tip demonstrates Ultra Long Range shooting with the new MOA Ballistic Turret from G7. The long range ballistics segment illustrates proper shot placement.
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CTK Precision P3 Ultimate Gun Vise
The CTK Precision P3 Ultimate Gun Vise is an excellent choice for your gun cleaning and maintenance. Add the optional Shooting Rest Attachment to quickly convert the Vise into a nice shooting rest. The platform includes a three point leveling system and easily adapts to most rifles and pistols. The P3 Ultimate Gun Vise has…
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Silencer Shop Authority: Q El Camino
The El Camino rimfire suppressor is from industry leader Kevin Brittingham’s new company Q. TGR had the opportunity to run this outstanding new suppressor over the weekend and came away very impressed. It is a slick, clean design that is lightweight, quiet, and accurate. My host platforms were a Browning Buck Mark pistol and a…
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Silencer Shop Authority: Innovative Arms Interceptor 5.56 Suppressor
This is a review of the Innovative Arms Interceptor 5.56 Exoskeleton suppressor. OK, what is the “exoskeleton” all about? The exoskeleton is basically a shroud that covers half of the suppressor and acts as both a heat sink and grip surface. Innovative Arms offers the Interceptor in both 7.62 and 5.56 models. Many of us…
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YHM 9mm Sidewinder Suppressor Review
Yankee Hill Machine Co, Inc. (YHM) released their new Sidewinder pistol suppressors in 2015. These suppressors are lightweight, feature a mono-core baffle and are user serviceable. I had an AAC Illusion 9 in at the same time so I was able to compare and contrast the two. They are similar in length and weight. I…
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AAC Ti-RANT 45 Suppressor on a M&P 9
Purchasing your first suppressor can be intimidating. Not only is a high quality suppressor expensive but the entire buying experience is confusing to first-timers. In addition to the purchase price itself, you also have the added expense of a $200 tax stamp along with a months-long wait. That wait is a killer – kind of…
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Kimber K6s Revolver Review
Kimber introduced the new K6s Revolver at SHOT Show 2016 and Tactical Gun Review was there to try it out first-hand. Kimber had a booth at Range Day and it was a beautiful, if windy, day at the Boulder Pistol and Rifle Club. Jason and I headed over to Kimber soon after arriving to see…
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Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) at SHOT Show
Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) launched the new Compressor and MARS-L rifles at SHOT Show 2016. Tactical Gun Review had the opportunity to run both guns at Range Day at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club on the Monday before SHOT. The range is set in the Nevada desert with steel targets at varying distances.…
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Tenzing TT SP14 Pack Review
My old hunting pack had seen better days and I was in the market for something new. As I considered the shortcomings of my old pack I determined the desired characteristics of the new. One of the things I hated about my old pack was that it was cavernous. By that I mean there were…
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LMT Flip Up Sights
Lewis Machine & Tool Company (LMT) produces a great set of Flip Up iron sights. There are two different models – one calibrated for 7.62 ballistics on a rifle length system and one designed for a 62gr 5.56 carbine. The flip sights have a cam system that allows them to fold under light pressure but…
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Trijicon MRO – Aimpoint Killer?
Trijicon continues to release exciting new products at an incredible rate. The new Trijicon MRO (Miniature Rifle Optic) is out and Tactical Gun Review was on the list for an early test unit. As MRO rumors began to circulate the most asked question was, “How does it compare to the Aimpoint Micro?” We are big…
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Sexy Beast: LMT LM8MWS 308
The Lewis Machine & Tool LM8MWS 308 is a serious gun built for serious men. While many AR-15s and AR-10s appear to be pieced together from a variety of sources the LM8MWS is a purpose-built design. It just looks “right” with the slick Monolithic Rail Platform that integrates the receiver and handguard. The receiver and…