Things That Don’t Suck: 5.11 AMP12 25L Backpack
I've been carrying 5.11's AMP12 as an everyday carry pack for the last six months or so. That means it's been with me in the car, in coffee shops, at shooting ranges, on planes...virtually...
Things That Don’t Suck: Gatorz MILSPEC Ballistic Delta Glasses
Eye protection is eye protection, but not all eye protection is created equal. After watching Kentucky Ballistics nearly die when his 50 BMG rifle exploded, I began reevaluating my choices in personal eye protection....
Obscure Object of Desire: Astra 600 9mm Pistol
At least in my experience, the modern gun show sucks. Huge letdown. It's full of striker-fired polymer-frame pistols, AR-15s, Wish-quality optics, and everything wears an extreme markup. Don't forget the cheap Chinese knives, the...
Things That Don’t Suck: Align Tactical’s Thumb Rest Takedown Lever for the SIG P320
The SIG P320 is among the softer-shooting 9mm handguns, but that doesn't mean muzzle flip isn't an issue. If you're looking for a way to better manage it, Texas-based Align Tactical makes a replacement...
Things that Don’t Suck: FRED Hollowgraphic 3D Cardboard Targets
When it comes time to switch up your training, it's easy to try new drills, new positions, new guns, and the like. Have you ever thought about changing your targets? I do, all the...
Things That Don’t Suck: Benchmade Mini Bugout 533BK-2 EDC Folding Knife
This is the best of times and the worst of times for EDC knife lovers. It's the best of times because there are a slew of manufacturers making more great knives featuring wonderful designs...
Gear Review: 80 Percent Arms GST-9: MOD1 Pistol Frame and Jig
Last year, I had a good time building an 80 Percent Arms GST-9, not quite GLOCK 19 pistol. That was a fun gun to build, and it has run without a hiccup....
Things That Don’t Suck: SITKA Drifter 110L Duffle Bag
I was heading back to Africa, first to Namibia to try my hand (and luck) at hunting leopard and then to Mozambique for two trips to the Zambeze Delta Safaris' Coutada 11. All the...
Things That Don’t Suck: Sentry Armorer’s Kit
"Oh cool, a cleaning kit." That was what I thought when Sentry sent me the Sentry Armorer's Kit. I can always use a cleaning kit. Sentry makes all sorts of stuff in the tactical...
Things That Don’t Suck: Caldwell E-Max Power Cords
I don't know about you, but I use different hearing protection for different environments. And I usually default to the lightest, least obtrusive option that gets the job done based on where I'll be...
Things That Don’t Suck: TiTech Arms 1022 Chassis Rail For Ruger 10/22 Rifles
What do you do with that Ruger 10/22 rifle that's been sitting in the back of your safe? One way to give it possibilities beyond the standard stock configuration is with an aftermarket chassis....
Things That Don’t Suck: Shield Arms S-15 Magazines for GLOCK Pistols
I wasn’t exactly impressed when GLOCK released the G43X and the G48 series pistols. I never doubted they were well-made, reliable guns that shot true and provided great concealed carry firearm options. GLOCK does...