Gear Reviews

The Sako S20 was definitely cheated when it hit the market in 2020; Covid19 stole the media spotlight and was also responsible for the cancellation of the SHOT Show and the Annual NRA Show, the two largest firearms manufacturer events of the year. The S20 has a right to feel slighted, but the US consumers were also cheated by not getting the exposure they deserved to the new Sako offering. So, let’s take a fresh look at the S20’s features, options, and performance.

Radian coined their micro compensator as the AFTERBURNER and their barrel the RAMJET.

Leupold has upgraded its carbon fiber tripod lineup. There are three models to choose from: the Alpine, the Pro Guide, and the Mark 5.

The Trek-22 is just a stock, not a firearm. To complete the system, you need to remove a Ruger 10/22 from its factory stock and place it within the Trek-22. Once installed, you have converted your Ruger 10/22 to a bullpup!

While some thermal is better than others, the type of device makes a difference as well.

A few months back, we had a report on the initial product launch from a new company called BlackFire. A division of Klein Tool, they have been making some waves in the outdoor space. For the fall and winter seasons, they have a boatload of new products that you are going to love. This week, we are taking a look at the flashlight offerings.

I put more thought into what the best non-firearm tool self-defense would be. The Pepper Gun from Mace is one of the better options I found.

I needed to find optics that were a good value and not just cheap. I found that Holosun fitted that role well.

Just in time for Halloween, I’m replacing the old holster and hanging a new skeletonized holster on my belt.