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Surefire's Big News is Really Small, In Fact Micro - Epic Shoot 2021

Surefire’s Big News is Really Small, In Fact Micro – Epic Shoot 2021

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.

Kimber R7 Mako - Epic Shoot 2021

Kimber R7 Mako – Epic Shoot 2021

Take a look at the Kimber R7 Mako during our trip at the Epic Shoot 2021. It’s micro compact size and 13 + 1 capacity makes it ideal for concealed carry.

Super Slick AK’s from Big Bear Armory - Epic Shoot 2021

Super Slick AK’s from Big Bear Armory – Epic Shoot 2021

We met Brown Bear Armory at the Big Daddy Unlimited Epic Shoot this past week. Brown Bear Armory is producing 100% American Made AK’s. Go basic with a Bravo47 or build out a full custom rifle.

Diesel Survival Stoves - Mop Wicks - Prepping 101 is Back!

Diesel Survival Stoves – Mop Wicks – Prepping 101 is Back!

Diesel/Kerosene Stoves at Star & Bullock Hardware – Available for immediate shipping! This may have been the coolest product I ever found over years of weekly Prepping 101 columns. I first discovered them back in 2016, and over the next few months explored everything from baking to canning with them. So for this reboot of [...]

Buying & Shooting UGLY Black Powder Guns

Buying & Shooting UGLY Black Powder Guns

Guns are one of very few things in the world that almost never get thrown away. And granted, not all guns make it into the future, but an overwhelming number of them do. That’s for a reason. Guns almost always work for their intended purpose. I get asked a lot, “do you think I should [...]

Buying & Shooting UGLY Black Powder Guns

Buying & Shooting UGLY Black Powder Guns

Guns are one of very few things in the world that almost never get thrown away. And granted, not all guns make it into the future, but an overwhelming number of them do. That’s for a reason. Guns almost always work for their intended purpose. I get asked a lot, “do you think I should [...]

The S&W M&P 12 - A Sci-Fi Worthy Shotgun

The S&W M&P 12 – A Sci-Fi Worthy Shotgun

Smith and Wesson have been out of the shotgun game for quite some time. 2021 is the year in which they came back home to the shotgun market. The 12 gauge, pump-action, S&W M&P 12 was quite the shocker, especially to shotgun nerds like myself.

The S&W M&P 12 - A Sci-Fi Worthy Shotgun

The S&W M&P 12 – A Sci-Fi Worthy Shotgun

Smith and Wesson have been out of the shotgun game for quite some time. 2021 is the year in which they came back home to the shotgun market. The 12 gauge, pump-action, S&W M&P 12 was quite the shocker, especially to shotgun nerds like myself.

LTT Hellcat: The Ultimate Micro-Compact 9mm?

LTT Hellcat: The Ultimate Micro-Compact 9mm?

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.

CMC's Anti-Walk Pins - A Worthy Upgrade

CMC’s Anti-Walk Pins – A Worthy Upgrade

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.