While hanging out at Beretta’s SHOT Show range event, the new Bobcat 20X DIY immediately caught my eye. At first glance, it resembles the classic Bobcat 21A, but the 20X DIY comes packed with a handful of significant upgrades.
Garrett has a wide variety of skills and interests. His profession as an engineer in the steel industry aligns with his active approach to hobbies. Whether going to the gym, shooting, hunting, riding his motorcycle, or just tinkering in the shop, Garrett always strives to be his best.
Experience:
Mechanical Engineer – Supervises a small group of reliability professionals who deliver practical solutions and keep the plant running.
Practical Shooting – Former member of Oklahoma State’s Practical Shooting Team, and continues to hold himself to a high standard in defensive shooting.
Adventurer – Hiking, moto camping, backpacking, hunting, shooting. Life is too short to take it easy. Garrett is always looking for the next opportunity to get outdoors.
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Beretta’s Improved Micro 22: The Bobcat 20X DIY — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 19, 2025 { 4 comments }
A Practical Gift Guide For Your Average Joe
Published: December 1, 2024 { 0 comments }Here is a short guide to help you be a bit more like sweet Aunt Suzan and keep your gift from ending up in the donation pile.
My Experience With Streamlight’s TLR-7 HL-X
Published: November 17, 2024 { 2 comments }I have been a fan of Streamlight for most of my life. With that in mind, you can understand how eager I was to try a TLR-7 HL-X when Streamlight offered to send me one for review.
FLUX Raider X P320 Chassis- Ultimate P320 Upgrade?
Published: September 20, 2024 { 4 comments }FLUX continues to expand its PDW chassis lineup with the Raider X. Pairing this chassis with a Sig P320 creates one of the most compact and versatile PDWs on the market.
Testing Vortex’s Viper HD 2-10X 42
Published: September 14, 2024 { 5 comments }I have a good broad view of my target’s surroundings when using this scope as opposed to many others where it feels like I’m looking through a paper towel roll.
Primary Arms GLX 2.5-10 – Optimal SPR Optic?
Published: August 10, 2024 { 0 comments }Striking a balance between performance and form, does Primary Arms’ GLX 2.5-10 have the muscle to hold its own on an SPR?
Sig P320XF BXR3 // Full Review
Published: August 3, 2024 { 3 comments }Sig’s extensive catalog offers no shortage of variations to fit almost any need or budget. With so many variations, will the P320XF BXR3 hold its own?
Springfield’s 2020 Waypoint in 7mm PRC Tested
Published: July 18, 2024 { 1 comment }Springfield expands its premium line of Waypoint 2020 hunting rifles to include options in 7mm PRC.
Vortex Viper 1-6 King of the Mid-Tier?
Published: July 6, 2024 { 0 comments }With options ranging from under $200 to over $2000, will the $600 Vortex Viper 1-6 be the king of mid-tier LPVOs?
Testing Streamlight’s New Rifle Light – The HLX Pro
Published: June 23, 2024 { 0 comments }Identifying your target and seeing what is both in front of and behind it is critical any time we use a firearm. And that concept does not simply cease to bear weight as soon as we lose natural light.