When it comes to guns and knives, I am generally the practical guy. I write about P320’s and FNH 509s and concealable blades that punch above their weight. We have other people that write about antique machine guns and gadgets, and rarely shall they cross. But I do sometimes get taken in by the cool, even if it is far from the best design.

The rifle optics game has been changing a lot as of late, one might even say turning on its head.

This “steampunk cowboy bolt action” chassis doesn’t look how I expected it, but the moment I put my hands on it, I absolutely knew I had to have one.

I was first introduced to Blue Force Gear’s Helium Whisper technology earlier this year, and came away very impressed. Helium Whisper is a new laser cut space ninja type fabric that weighs, as the name implies, nothing. Picking it up, you would think it might be fragile. On that count, you would be wrong. Despite feeling like nothing, as well as being very thin, you can’t tear it.

Oversized magwells for pistols are very common, but for some reason have never really caught on with rifles. And why, I don’t know. Fortunately, I have a model I have been recommending for years that I am going to share with you today.

I have tried many blades over the years, with a perennial favorite being the Spartan Blades CQB tool. Well finally, after a very long run at the top, we have now a contender to the throne. The Halfbreed Blades CCK-01, which stands for Compact Clearance Knife version 1.

One of the few complaints a man can make about a 1911 is capacity, and the 2011 has fixed that.

Our tester this week comes from RMJ Tactical, the Dragonfly to be specific. It is made of Nitro-V stainless steel, weighs in at 1.8 ounces without the sheath, and features a 2.375-inch blade.

For any situation where saving your brass is called for, this is a great product. Be it reloading, ease of range clean up, or just not littering, this is an absolute winner. One I can highly recommend.