Gear Reviews

The new Fostech Flight features a fully forged upper and lower using new materials developed by Fostech. It reduces the weight by 30% and is stronger than aluminum. See the full interview with Fostech during our trip to the Epic Shoot by Big Daddy Unlimited.

AKT1 is offering new Strike Pro bluetooth enabled, rechargeable in-ear hearing protection. We got a chance to play with their new products at the Big Daddy Unlimited Epic Shoot this past week.

Surefire announced two new compact weapon lights during our time at the 2021 Epic Shoot by Big Daddy Unlimited. Check out the new Micro Scout and XSC weaponlight from Surefire.

If 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.

I don’t spend all that much time talking about AR-15 upgrades, because I find that many bolt ons are basically chopper chrome. That is to say, they might look cool but actually don’t enhance performance. But today we are going to look at one that I have found to be worth your consideration. A thing that I use myself, and that I find to be worth the time and effort to install.

Crimson Trace is a name that many, if not most gun enthusiasts know. We recognize their name from laser sights and battle lights. That said, some are unaware that they are now making optics. These optics vary from electronic reflex sights to magnified rifle optics as well as budget to higher-end. Many of these bring a lot to the table in their price range.

When looking for body armor your main concern is finding something that stops the range of bullets you are worried about, however, there are other factors that shouldn’t be dismissed.

The Streamlight TL Racker casts a bright and wide beam that eats through the darkness and ensures you positively establish identification to a threat. The TL Racker is a powerful option that’s ergonomic and capable.

I was dubious of the green dot against the light colors of Arizona deserts under our unforgiving sun.  I suspected it would wash out against light colored targets.  I was wrong.