The new gun at SHOT 2019 was the MP-5. Importers and American companies are supplying clones and new AR pistol caliber carbines now run MP-5 magazines. Quarter Circle 10 (QC10) and Strike Industries (SI) are at the front of that movement and plug the excellent MP-5 magazine into the All-American AR to make a world-class 9mm carbine.
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Side Cocking AR That Feeds From MP5 Magazines: Quarter Circle 10/ Strike Industries 9mm AR Build
Published: May 11, 2019 { 6 comments }
Leupold VX Freedom 3-9×40 – Review
Published: April 12, 2019 { 2 comments }When it comes to getting quality for a low price, you can’t beat the Leupold VX Freedom. When it comes to versatility—it delivers.
Battle of the Asian Optics! Three Budget-Friendly Long-Range Scopes Tested (Including Tracking)
Published: April 6, 2019 { 23 comments }If you’re willing to buy a scope without the Made in the USA sticker, what are your options? What kind of features, quality, and price points can you expect from scopes made in China, South Korea, or the Philippines? To get a sense of the market, I chose three scopes to test…
Bushnell Big D Red Dot and Transition 3X Magnifier
Published: March 3, 2019 { 4 comments }WIth reasonable prices and good results, these are hard to beat. Buy both and a case of ammo, and you’ll likely have gas money for the range left over.
Nightforce: SHV 3-10X42 Riflescope – Review
Published: February 23, 2019 { 6 comments }If you know about Nightforce Optics, it is probably that they’re renowned for quality. I expected the SHV to be a budget option, but it still impressed.
Olight PL-Mini2 Valkyrie: Best Pistol Light Ever?
Published: February 22, 2019 { 11 comments }The PL-Mini2 puts out an impressive 600 lumens and has a max. throw distance of 100 meters. It will fit on anything from a Springfield XDE to a Glock 17.
Bushnell Optics – A Quick Overview of the NITRO and FORGE Lines | Something for Everyone – SHOT Show 2019
Published: January 30, 2019 { 1 comment }Bushnell had a wide variety of their three scope line offerings (PRIME, NITRO, and FORGE) on display at SHOT 2019. Each of the three lines includes an assortment of riflescopes, binoculars range finder and/or spotting scopes.
First-Look and Review: The New LTO Tracker2 Thermal From Leupold
Published: January 20, 2019 { 1 comment }You can count on at least two things during every SHOT Show, the shooting sports industry’s mega-trade show held each January in Las Vegas. One, the crowds will be large enough to trample an elephant. Two, and more importantly, Leupold Optics will have new and upgraded optics on display for serious hunters and shooters. This [...]
Bushnell Forge Rifle Scope – New Standard in $1000 Scopes
Published: January 19, 2019 { 10 comments }Bushnell has been at the forefront of rifle scopes for many years now, largely after a successful move into the tactical market. Considering the name Bushnell had a decade in the past, that was no small feat. I laughed the first time it was suggested that my Counter Terrorism force try the then-new HDMR. But I wasn’t laughing at the end of the training day. Bushnell did the impossible, they transitioned from a cheap hunting scope to a world-class sniper option.
SIG FOXTROT365 Pistol Weapon Light Review
Published: January 13, 2019 { 5 comments }If you ever wondered about accessories for the rails on the dust cover of the Sig P365, wonder no more. The Sig Foxtrot365 weapon light is designed specifically for the Sig P365 pistol and utilizes the rails.