Tag: tactical weapons
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Consumer Gun Review: LC9 – Ruger’s big, little gun
Not long ago I stumbled into a Ruger LC9. I am not a fan of the .380 or Ruger’s LCP necesarily, but I think they did pretty well with the LC9. The size is in that “not too small, not too big” range that I think most people who carry a gun are looking for.…
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Springfield XDS 45 Review: Part 1
Today I got my hands on the Springfield XDS 45, after a long, long wait I finally have the pistol I asked Mike Coker to buy me if he could at SHOT Show. I pre-ordered this pistol right when we first saw it at SHOT. My dealer finally got one! At a good price too after…
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Vortex VMX 3 Magnifier
Today I want to review the Vortex VMX3 magnifier. It’s a 3X optic that will mount behind most any red dot holosight and give you 3 power of magnification for longer or more precise shots. This magnifier definitely deserves some recognition. I’m sure there are plenty of people in the world who will call it a “cheap EoTech clone.”…
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EAA Witness 38 Super Review
Today I want to review the EAA Witness in 38 Super. I bought this gun back in about ’04 if I remember right. I’ve fired it countless times and have found it to be an excellent pistol both in the way she’s built and the accuracy has been excellent too. So if a high capacity, heavily built all…
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Schrade Extreme Survival Knife Review
Hello again, continuing with my knife topics I’ve been doing lately, today I want to go over a few “survival” knives. The hollow handled jobs with the waterproof cap. I have 3 different ones to discuss ranging from $50 to over $400 for the Randall Model 18. There are a ton of bad ones out there…
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CSAR-T from Buck/Tops Review
Today I want to talk about the toughest folding knife I have ever seen. If this CSAR-T wasn’t a knife it would be an Abrams main battle tank. It is unbelievably well built and solid. Even more unbelievable is that its price tag is under $100. This is the only folding knife I have ever seen I thought…
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Cold Steel Recon Tanto Review
Today I want to talk about utility/field knives. I have used a lot of knives over the years in uniform, folders and fixed blades alike. Many brands too. I have some that I really like and some not so much. I’ll address a few others in other reviews but today I want to talk about…
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Concealed Carry: What I have learned over 16 years of carrying a handgun
In 1995 a number of concerned citizens like Susanna Hupp and others worked with the State of Texas to enact a concealed carry law. Other states have followed suit which is why Iowa concealed carry laws remain in place today. In 1996 when the concealed carry law when into effect I applied for my license,…
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Budget Red Dots: Review of the good and bad.
Sig, Bushnell, Walther or some chinese clone?? On a budget?? Their all made in China but a couple are worth looking at if the piggy bank is empty.
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Survey: Which AR15 sight system do you trust your life to?
By Staff Writer: Charles Coker This subject comes up often when you around gun guys.. Aimpoint or Eotech? Iron sights? 1-4? scope? ACOG? Which is best? Which would you, as a civilian trust your life, and your familie’s life to?
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Consumer Review: Sig Sauer M400 AR15
I just bought a Sig Sauer M400 AR15 in 223 cal. I ran about a 100 rounds of mixed ammo – HP’s, SP’S, steel points – through it on my first outing. I rapid fired it from standing up and slow fired also.Not one hiccup in the firing. Recoil was neglibible and return point of…
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Press Release: Smith & Wesson® Unveils New M&P Shield™ Pistol
New Slim, Concealable M&P™ Pistol Available in 9mm and .40 S&W SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 12, 2012) — Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced the introduction of the company’s new slim, concealable, lightweight, striker-fired polymer pistol with the unveiling of the M&P Shield™.
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Streamlight TLR-4 Review
Today I picked up another new weapon light. Go figure huh? For anybody who may follow my reviews you can probably guess I have some kind of sick flashlight fetish. I will say again what a huge fan of Streamlight flashlights I am, as a general rule of thumb they are my first choice. I have a lot…
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Crimson Trace LG-429 Sig Sauer P229 Laser Grip Review
I had been intrigued by the various laser options being marketed these days and decided to outfit my beloved Sig P229 .40 with the Crimson Trace LG-429 grips. This model incorporates the front-activated switch for the laser. It is very natural – just take your regular grip and as your middle finger applies normal pressure the laser…
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Rock River Arms Entry Operator Review
Of the copious amounts of AR’s continuing to be turned out by new and old companies alike why consider the Rock River Arms brand? Well this rifle can shoot. The looks, while geared towards the tactical (I mean it’s an AR) can be appreciated for it’s function and ergonomics by the advanced and novice. For…