Mounting lights to shotguns can be tough, especially pump-action shotguns. You are trying to find a way to balance control with light capability and likely find it tough to do so. Recently I posted a review of my Mossberg 500 Retrograde and got a few questions about the light mounted to the end of the magazine tube. The light is a Steiner Mk7 battle light and, unfortunately, has been discontinued. The good news is that they are easy to find on second-hand websites and seem to be priced to move.
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Trijicon Optics TRASHED! Newest RMR HD & RCR Red Dot Torture TEST
Published: August 5, 2023 { 0 comments }Earlier this week Trijicon announced two new red dot optics. The enclosed RCR and the open RMR HD. The RMR HD and RCR feature the latest and greatest tech that Trijicon could muster in red dot optics for 2023
The SilencerCo Scythe-Ti: The High-Tech Sound Suppressor for the Information Age
Published: August 5, 2023 { 2 comments }The new SilencerCo Scythe-Ti is arguably the most advanced rifle-caliber sound suppressor in the world. The Scythe-Ti represents a mystical synergistic melding of cutting-edge suppressor design with state-of-the-art materials science.
Testing the Innovative Holosun SCS
Published: July 30, 2023 { 4 comments }The SCS sets itself apart from other micro-optics by having each model’s footprint tailored to a specific gun.
Lights and Lasers for CCW?
Published: July 30, 2023 { 6 comments }A good way to start a fight amongst your friends is to bring up the subject of lights and lasers for concealed carry guns. Opinions run strong on this one, and they are all over the map. Some will tell you lasers build bad habits, and you should never have one. Some will tell you lights get in the way on a CCW piece, and you shouldn’t use one anyway. And some will just tell you that if John Moses Browning intended you to have a laser and light, he would have built one back in 1910.
The SilencerCo Hybrid 46M – Full Review
Published: July 21, 2023 { 5 comments }Suppressors are just so cool. SilencerCo leads the way with suppressor technology and has reaped numerous awards. Heck, the Banish 30 just received the Banish 30 won Guns and Ammo’s Silencer of the year. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Hybrid 46M sweeps award season next year. I got my hands on one of these new cans, and with the help of my local FFL/SOT, Big Bend Outfitters, I got to take it to the range and have my own quiet riot.
The Best Shotgun Upgrades Out There
Published: July 14, 2023 { 0 comments }Estimated reading time: 8 minutes I love my scatterguns. There is something about a shotgun that strikes a chord with me. There is a certain challenge it takes to be skilled with one, and it requires you to be a constant student. The benefit of the shotgun is the massive amount of power it puts [...]
Steiner MPS: Enclosed-Emitter Micro Pistol Sight Review
Published: July 14, 2023 { 0 comments }Micro red dot sights (MRDS) have taken over the firearm industry, and consumers are now demanding factory firearms to be compatible with these systems. While this is great to see for the benefits red dots provide, the new trend seems to be pushing towards enclosed-emitter optics.
Stealth and Hydration: The Unexpected Versatility of CamelBak’s HAWG Pro 20
Published: July 14, 2023 { 0 comments }The H.A.W.G Pro 20 was purpose-built as a bicycle pack, to keep bike types hydrated on the trail. But does it sound like it belongs on the GunsAmerica Digest tactical column? No. Which is the point.
The Best Pistol Red Dots Out There
Published: July 8, 2023 { 0 comments }The question is, what dots should we be using? We’ve gathered a diverse selection that represents some of the best dots in various genres of pistol red do