Clay, are you really gonna write a column about socks? Yes. Yes, I am. Socks are an underrated part of your combat chassis unless you happen to be an ex-Grunt. For a Grunt, socks are of the utmost importance. If boots are the equivalent of tires, then socks are the air in those tires. A good sock can make the difference between arriving at your destination ready to fight, and arriving with blisters and boo-boos.
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Thermal Review: Bering Optics R-35 vs Hogster Stimulus
Updated: August 3, 2024The Bering Optics Hogster Stimulus is no question fantastic for the dollar, if you are on a very limited budget. At $1599, you would be hard pressed to find something that will hang with it as far as capabilities go. But what if you have a little more in the tank? To answer that question, we took a look at the Stimulus side by side with Hogster R-35.
The Classic Jungle Boot
Updated: September 2, 2024As I have returned to the Malaria swamp we call the Southeastern United States, I have also resurrected a classic boot to fuel adventures. It may be old, it may be far from stylish, but it should be on your radar if you live anywhere water is a way of life. I am talking about the classic green jungle boot. Tried and true, it still can’t be beaten for certain environments.
The EOTECH G45 5X Magnifier
Updated: April 21, 2022With the delivery of the G45 magnifiers starting in early 2021, EOTECH has been ramping up production to meet demand. People have been very interested in the benefits the G45 provides over the tried and true G33. First and foremost, the G45 comes in with 5X magnification whereas the G33 was only 3X, and I am a big fan.
The Sentry Gunnar Belt – Keep It Minimalist
Updated: April 21, 2022The Gunnar belt provides an excellent platform for mounting all your tactical goodies. It’s small and discrete enough to ensure you can conceal it if necessary. The Gunnar is a perfect duty belt and provides a modern tactical option that will allow you to retain all your necessary gear without needing a chest rig or plate carrier. Sentry made the belt comfortable, durable, and truly minimalist without requiring any kind of harness to keep the belt from shifting.
TiN Coated BCG from Brownells
Updated: April 17, 2022If you are piecing together an AR15 upper you have most likely wondered what bolt carrier group or BCG you should go with. These days many manufactures are spitting out BCG’s each with its own set of pros and cons. Listing all of your required features will help narrow down the search to a handful of different BCGs. When I pieced out and built my 11.5” AR15, my requirements were that the BCG had to be affordable, full-auto rated, and TiN-coated was preferred. Enter the Brownells M16 Bolt Carrier Group with the Titanium Nitride coating.
Vortex Spitfire Gen 2 HD 3X Prism
Updated: April 17, 2022The Vortex Spitfire Gen 2 HD is my new example for the reasons why prism optics rock. The Spitfire’s small size but capable magnification make it a perfect carbine optic. It’s no designated marksman’s optic, but for the typical carbine ranges, the Spitfire works and works well. The price point is affordable, and the optic is well suited for a variety of firearms.
Quick Turnaround! Silencer Central eForm Approved in Less Than 90 Days!
Updated: April 13, 2022“We have always been committed to making buying silencers simple for our customers but with a turnaround time from the ATF under 90 days, we can now do that in record time!” said Brandon Mattox, CEO of Silencer Central.
How to Choose a Suppressor – Things To Consider Before You Pull the Trigger
Updated: February 19, 2024about how you’ll use your suppressor. The way you use your suppressor should determine the features you’ll shop for in a suppressor. The features you decide are important, should be the determining factors in what suppressor you purchase
Faster and More Accurate? Modern Spartan Systems Gun Cleaning Products (Field Review)
Updated: April 2, 2022Modern Spartan Systems makes a new kind of gun cleaning product. The company claims that its suite of gun cleaning products not only busts through carbon and copper but also improves accuracy and velocity.