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CZ 712 G2 Shotgun - Best Budget Semi-Auto Hunting Shotgun Tested - Review (videos)

CZ 712 G2 Shotgun – Best Budget Semi-Auto Hunting Shotgun Tested – Review (videos)

The CZ 712 G2 shotgun is excellent. You’ll love everything about it, especially if you get the Green version. The look and finish, the way it comes up and points, the feel as it shoots–it’s all terrific. Even CZ-USA’s customer service is top notch.

Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 4: The Wharncliffe Minimalist from CRKT

Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 4: The Wharncliffe Minimalist from CRKT

But an excessive amount of steel isn’t exactly fun to carry and is often frowned upon by polite society. Much like guns, for discreet carry purposes, smaller is better.

Maven B.2 Binocular Review

Maven B.2 Binocular Review

High-end binoculars with custom specs—chosen by you—at an affordable price? Yes, the Maven B.2 is as good as it sounds.

Gear Review: Burris Droptine 10x42mm Binoculars

Gear Review: Burris Droptine 10x42mm Binoculars

A compact and lightweight binocular, the Droptine 10x42mm fit into a hunting pack and on a shooting range table. At 20.1 ounces, they’re light enough for long-term glassing.

Lucky Ducks New HDi Lithium-Ion Spinning Decoy

Lucky Ducks New HDi Lithium-Ion Spinning Decoy

Lucky Duck’s new decoys are an industry gamechanger—realistic-looking, fully waterproof, and with a longlasting battery life.

Sitka Stormfront Raingear - Review

Sitka Stormfront Raingear – Review

I had the chance to try out the on several hunts this summer and fall in Alaska. The hunts were in a remote part of the state where getting dry wasn’t something you could count on. There is little to start a fire with and the sun shines sporadically at best. The old saying, “It’s [...]

Best Value Commander Size 1911 - New Taurus Handgun Packs Features at a Low Price

Best Value Commander Size 1911 – New Taurus Handgun Packs Features at a Low Price

Taurus USA has been manufacturing 1911’s since 2005, and this year they released two new models based on Colt’s legendary designs. The Officer and Commander are both chambered in 45ACP and offer consumers all the features of a modern 1911 without the modern price tag.

Need a New Summer Backpack? Clay Reviews the Blackhawk! Stingray 2-Day Pack

Need a New Summer Backpack? Clay Reviews the Blackhawk! Stingray 2-Day Pack

The pack is riddled with nice features. Inside, the back panel is set up for either Velcro- or MOLLE-compatible pouches. The side and rear panels have a foam insert to help it keeps its shape and protect your gear.

Altama Maritime Assault Boot: A Winner in Ninja-Grade Footwear

Altama Maritime Assault Boot: A Winner in Ninja-Grade Footwear

I have plenty of experience with Altama, they made the best jungle boots around during my military career. As a retiree though, I wouldn’t be caught dead in a set. So it was rather surprising to find something as sexy looking as the Maritime Assault Boot in their catalog.

Finding Leather Holsters for Hand Cannons (My Springfield Armory 10mm 1911)

Finding Leather Holsters for Hand Cannons (My Springfield Armory 10mm 1911)

My holster came with a retention strap, though a full cover flap is also an option if you’re really worried about protecting the pistol from the elements. For a backcountry gun, the extra security of the retentions strap is worth the slight penalty in speed. And if you need to get ready for the O.K. Corral, it is easy to move it out of the way.