New from ExtraCarry: ExtraCarry Mag Pouch
https://youtu.be/HspQk-CfzB0
I carry an extra ammunition magazine when I'm out and about. Not just because my Wilson Combat X-TAC Commander 1911 or Kahr PM-9 are round-count challenged. The ammo mag is the single most likely point-of-failure...
New(ish) from FAB Defense: TAR PODIUM Bipod
https://youtu.be/zM7EnYy-tXo
Readers of a certain age will remember that the super-marionettes in Thunderbirds used to say "FAB" to indicate they'd understood commands. Did you know that FAB stood for nothing whatsoever? I'm not sure...
Fun With Witt Machine’s Integrally Suppressed 300 BLK Upper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8A8_xLrr2o
Yeah, that's pretty much the reaction everyone had shooting Witt Machine's integrally suppressed uppers in Montana last month. Sure, the full-auto lower added to the experience, but the prospect of a light weight, normal-length,...
New Electronic Gun Lock Alerts You When Moved, Unlocks From Your Phone
On the one hand, the simplest solution is usually the best. On the other, I love me some tech-y gadgets. The folks at Zore (an Israeli company based in Jerusalem) have come up with an interesting...
Daniel Defense Releases “32 DD” 32-Round AR-15 Magazine
Sometimes 30 rounds just isn't enough to get the job done. Especially in shooting competitions where the evil stage designer ensures that there's just barely enough targets to force a magazine change mid-string....
New From Black Arch Holsters: Protos-M Modular Holsters
No matter how you like to tote your EDC gun, Black Arch Holsters' new Protos-M line has you covered. With one gun-specific shell and three hybrid backs, you're good to go whether you want...
New(ish) from Otis – I-Mod 5.56/9mm Cleaning Kit
A couple of items I ran across in Montana last week that we missed at SHOT were some new cleaning kits from Otis. The one I liked most was the I-MOD, a compact assemblage...
Shooting Aguila’s 12 Gauge Minishells
Have you ever taught a new shooter using a shotgun? If your student is young or small-framed, even a relatively shoft-shooting 12 gauge can take a toll after 10-15 rounds. Well Aguila has a better...
New From Real Avid: AR15 Smart Mat
As I was strolling through some of the displays in POMA's product showcase last week, I stumbled on this. Real Avid, a company with which I was totally unfamiliar, is out with a line...
New From Mason Target Systems: Pacifica Electronic Target System
What you see above is the result of five shots I took yesterday at about 40 yards with a JP enterprises 9mm carbine at Big Fork Gun Club outside Kalispell, Montana (one of the most...
New From High Threat Concealment: Low Vis Battle Belt
"Those looking to have more than just their daily carry available without having to haul around a duffel bag now have an option with High Threat Concealment’s Low Vis Battle Belt," HTC's presser proclaims, "light-weight and...
A Grip on Reality: How Much Does Grip Texture Matter For Self-Defense?
Not too long ago, I entered into a conversation with a notorious local gentleman of little knowledge and many opinions. To keep a grating and irritating story short, the man in question opined that...