Gear Review: Raven Concealment Vanguard 2 IWB Holster

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In my continued search for the ultimate IWB concealed carry holster, I stumbled across this little beauty from Raven Concealment, the Vanguard 2. I don’t really feel right calling it a holster. And Raven...

Gear Review: Sticky Holsters

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Like RF's search for a marriageable Sabra, the quest for the perfect holster never seems to end. Because it doesn't. Even if you're the proverbial man with one gun (causing wariness amongst the wary) you need...

Red Dot Or DMR Scope? Bushnell’s SMRS Asks “Why Not Both?”

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Badass military operators, 3-Gun competitors and Texas hog hunters have something in common: they don't know if their next target is going to angling in from ten yards or standing still at 250. Bushnell's...

Gear Review: Ares Armor Effin A Tuneable Compensator

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Some things that come across my desk are just downright nifty and appeal to my inner nerd. Things like the NSN stockless thingy, but without the possible issues. This one definitely falls into that...

Gear Review: Primary Arms 4-14X44 Mil Dot FFP Scope

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Last week, I was suddenly and mercilessly bitten by the bug to have a mil dot scope. I had experienced such joy on the firing line with the McMillan CS5 and its Nightforce scope...

Gear Review: Apex Tactical Shield Carry Kit

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Smith and Wesson M&P triggers have never been known as “good” by any stretch of the imagination. I lamented the “godawful” M&P trigger in my M&P 45C review, and every stock one I’ve picked...

Gear Review: Magpul MOE (fixed) Rifle Stock

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Collapsible stocks are nice. They let the shooter adjust the rifle's length of pull to fit their body and their shooting position quickly and rather quietly. But not everyone likes an adjustable stock --...

Gear Review: Leupold Mark 4 MR/T M2 1.5-5x20mm Riflescope w/ 300 AAC Blackout Reticle

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Choosing the right optic for your rifle is actually pretty difficult. Not only do you have to consider at what distance you're likely to engage targets and pick an appropriate magnification. But you also...

Gear Review: Apex Tactical SD Spring Kit

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There are two (gunny) things I hate: low combs on rifle stocks, and crappy triggers. And readers, the Smith SD9 VE trigger ain't nothin' to write home about. Coming in around 8 – 8.5...

Game Review: Borderlands 2

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCWJUSulnro There seems to be an unfortunate trend in first person shooter games these days. Namely, they all seem to be trending towards the hyper-realistic military shooter. Like the Call of Duty series or Medal...

Glossy Gun Mag Reviews: Reading Between the Lines

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So this week, the November issue of Guns & Ammo arrived on my doorstep. The cover photo was of SIG's Adaptive Carbine Platform (ACP). Given the fact that I reviewed it back in August,...

Gear Review: Hazard 4 Evac Plan B

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I'm no prepper, but my experience in emergency response has only reinforced that tried and true motto I learned long ago: be prepared. And that preparedness starts with having the training and the gear...