As optics companies strive for ever better and cheaper scopes, a clear winner has emerged. The consumer. We live in the golden age of optics and weapons, as evidenced by this weeks test of the Leupold Mark 5. At a combined cost of under $4000 for optics and rifle, using .60 cent per round ammo, I was able to test a sub half MOA weapons system. Even 15 years ago, you would be lucky to match that at any price outside of a benchrest rig.
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New Sexy Hexmags for Glock Pistols from SENTRY
Updated: July 18, 2018Sentry Products Group is now making Hexmag magazines for Glock pistols. And they’re sexy!
Need a New Summer Backpack? Clay Reviews the Blackhawk! Stingray 2-Day Pack
Updated: July 17, 2018The 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.
What I Love & Hate About the CRKT Williams Tactical Pen 2
Updated: July 17, 2018Do you carry a tactical pen? Why or why not? What do you love and hate about it?
The Origin of the Species: The Model 602 M16
Updated: July 14, 2018The origin story is foundational dogma for gun nerds like us. George Sullivan incorporated the ArmaLite Corporation in 1954 as a tiny little subsidiary of the Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation. Operating out of a modest machine shop in Hollywood, California, Sullivan envisioned ArmaLite as a think tank to explore cutting-edge concepts in small arms. Their first serious effort was a small takedown survival rifle intended for use by downed military aircrew.
Glock 19X Accessorized
Updated: July 14, 2018At any rate, I like the 19X so much that I bought the one that came in for review. And this week, I finally got around to the add-ons and mods I prefer.
First rattle out of the box, the sights that come as the only option on the 19X are weak sauce.
Bursting the Bubble – Send iT – Long Range Precision Shooting Level
Updated: March 31, 2024One of the biggest problems with these bubble levels mounted on the scopes or rifles was that you had to take your eyes off of the reticle to actually refocus on the bubble to see what the level indicated. The Send iT electronic level from Long Range Arms corrects that problem by using lighted LEDs to indicate when the gun is level.
Inland Manufacturing M-1 Carbine: Old Soldiers Never Die
Updated: July 14, 2018The .30 M-1 Carbine was used by the U.S. Military in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. The carbine was supplied to allied forces and hung around long after Vietnam. I encountered the M-1 carbine in service with the Bolivian UMOPAR counter-drug police in the 1990s. These fun guns remain popular and effective for civilians today.
Altama Maritime Assault Boot: A Winner in Ninja-Grade Footwear
Updated: July 11, 2018I 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.
Cobalt Kinetics Debuts Forged Upper Conversion Kit ‘Featureless’ AR Lower (50-State Legal)
Updated: July 6, 2018Cobalt Kinetics is launching a lower receiver only version of their “featureless” Model 27 rifle for people looking to build their own rifles.