When I heard that Crimson Trace had come out with a new line of red dot sights, their Rapid Aiming Dots (RAD), it made complete sense to me. After all, Crimson Trace has been in the firearm laser and light business for decades, and in more recent years has introduced their scope lines, so adding electronics into optics to get new electronic sights seems to be the natural progression.
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The NeoMag ALIAS: A Premium Holster Attachment System — SHOT Show 2022
Published: January 22, 2022 Updated: January 22, 2022The NeoMag ALIAS, streamlining your everyday carry. This year at SHOT Show 2022 I had a chance to check out the NeoMag ALIAS. Designed initially to address needs in their own lives, they’ve brought their premium holster attachment system to the public. A new way to carry and stow your pistol. At the heart of [...]
LTT Hellcat: The Ultimate Micro-Compact 9mm?
Published: November 14, 2021 Updated: November 14, 2021If you are not yet familiar with Langdon Tactical Technologies (LTT), it’s a name you need to know. Founder, Ernest Langdon seems to ferret out the guns in the marketplace that have all the marks of excellence but can be improved to perfection with his Midas touch. And the latest offering from LTT is its treatment of the Hellcat. Langdon is best known for trigger jobs, from drop-in upgrade kits to fully customized overhauls.
Brownells’ RMR Cut Slide for Glock 19 GEN 3 – Review
Published: September 15, 2021 Updated: September 15, 2021Looking for reliable components to complete a build? Trying to find the most budget-friendly route to end up with an RMR on a Glock? Well, you are not alone. These are the exact questions I was asking just over three years ago when trying to price out a red dot-equipped pistol.
Mantis Laser Academy: Dry Fire Practice with Accuracy Measurement
Published: September 10, 2021 Updated: September 10, 2021Mantis expands on their dry fire training systems with the Mantis Laser Academy. The system gives instant feedback on accuracy during dry fire drills.
Suppress Your Sig P320 With Grey Ghost Premium Slides and Barrels (PA Range Day 2021)
Published: September 3, 2021 Updated: September 3, 2021Like the AR-15, Sig’s new handgun can be customized to fit a specific application or need, and the GGP aftermarket products could be a central part of any high-end custom build.
Two Days and a Thousand Rounds with SIG’s ROMEO2 Pistol Mounted Optic
Published: August 15, 2021 Updated: August 15, 2021SIG Sauer’s new duty pistol optic, the ROMEO2 can be installed as an open-emitter, steel armored open emitter or a fully-sealed closed-emitter red-dot sight. It can endure the slide recoil velocities of a 10mm and offers water resistance and protection from environmental debris. It is a uniquely rugged sight with modular user-convertible configurations.
Outside the Waistband Summer Carry?
Published: August 15, 2021 Updated: August 15, 2021Generally speaking, I am a fan of inside the waistband carry for real concealment. And across the years, Cross Breed has absolutely been my leather of choice. But, sometimes IWB isn’t the best answer. So I do like to have an OWB option laying around, especially for summertime carry.
Upstart Holster Brand for Misfit Blasters – Red Balloon Industries
Published: July 25, 2021 Updated: July 25, 2021Red Balloon Industries found a niche that has made them very, very popular. They became the guys that would do things others would not, and at a very reasonable price.
Cameleon Concealed Carry Bags – Blending Function, Firearms, and Fashion
Published: June 5, 2021 Updated: June 5, 2021Summer is upon us, and soon (if not already) ladies will be trading their jeans, leggings and, flannel for summer dresses, sandals and, flowy skirts. These softer, cooler fabrics are typically not well suited to carrying a firearm, which is one of the reasons that a concealed carry purse is a great option for many ladies in summer.