Blade-Tech Total Eclipse 2.0 Holster Review

And Ive kissed a lot of frogs along the way. When it comes to a concealed carry holster, it is even more difficult to find that Goldilocks rig. Yes, I know Im mixing my metaphors … creative license. The Solution? Enter the Blade-Tech Total Eclipse 2.0. Most of the changes to the holster are done easily and without the use of any tools. Blade-Tech uses the Mod-Lok system on the Total Eclipse holster, and has several optional Mods available....

October 2, 2022 · 2 min · 248 words · Teresa Baker

Tricking Out My SAINT Edge ATC

Frankly, testing new gear really lights me up. I love to know what works, what doesnt, and what I like. A mid-range, suppressed, ragged-hole puncher. Shown is the author’s SAINT Edge ATC in its final form with all of the upgrades he details in this article. In my first tests, I achieved .4 MOA groups repeatedly and even made hits out to 1,300 yards. But I think this rifle really shines between 100-600 yards....

October 1, 2022 · 3 min · 461 words · Richard Obrien

Review: TheG-SightELMS Expert Laser Marksman System

I could not agree more. So, lets dig a little more deeply into this subject. First off, I will walk you through what dry fire training is and why its so important. Then, I will tell you about an amazing product from G-Sight that will change your dry-fire training forever. What Is Dry-Fire Training? Dry-fire practiceis training without live ammunition, with your own pistol and most often in your own home....

September 30, 2022 · 2 min · 289 words · Mary Clark

GSL SWAT-5 Suppressor Review

September 29th, 2022 5minute read I, like most people, love shooting suppressed. I also am a huge fan of the AR-15 platform. You wouldnt want to completely blow your ear drums out while trying to defend yourself in a fight. The Answer Clearly, my solution to the problem was a suppressor. The issue I was having was most 5.56 cans are big and bulky. I didnt want to add a bunch of mass to the rifle....

September 29, 2022 · 2 min · 349 words · Sharon Brown

From 100 Yards to Point Blank: Can You Run The Crusher Drill?

For his carbine classes today, Grant devised a drill called The Crusher Drill. Why, might you wonder? Truth be told, I didnt really know when we started this assignment. The first stage of The Crusher Drill is fired from the prone position at 100 yards. In total, you will fire three shots from your rifle before running the next stage of the drill. Crusher Drill Details The Crusher Drill comprises five stages at five distances and five positions....

September 28, 2022 · 4 min · 670 words · Aaron Barrera

Springfield Armory M1 Carbine

Since 1974, the name Springfield Armory has been synonymous with quality firearms. What is not so well-known is that for a time Springfield Armory also offered M1 Carbines. The path this venture took and the ultimate fate of these elusive rifles make for a fascinating tale. Origin Story Before the AR, theM1 Carbine really was Americas rifle. Carbines were everywhere, and everybody seemed to have at least one. At modest ranges and when stoked with expanding hollowpoint bullets, the carbine harvested a fair amount of venison....

September 27, 2022 · 4 min · 683 words · Samuel Marquez

Killer Tree Stands: The Devil Is in the Details

September 26th, 2022 4minute read It was a real game changer. What is so special about hunting from a tree stand? Hunting from an elevated platform helps nullify a bucks three primary senses: sight, sound and smell. Heres how to fine-tune your aerial ambush site into a veritable trophy-buck killing machine. Fooling a Bucks Nose with a Tree Stand What is your first consideration in stand placement? In hilly regions, be sure to take daily thermals into account....

September 26, 2022 · 2 min · 265 words · Stephen Sims

Is the SA-35 Suited for Modern CCW? An Undercover Cop’s Perspective

TheBelgian P-35was particularly fascinating due to its legendary 13+1 round 9mm capacity. It was unlike anything else on the market there were very fewdouble-stack 9mm designsavailable then. We were limited to .38 Special revolvers or 1911 .45 pistols not a bad choice for 1980! The Springfield Armory SA-35 is a proven technology. Is it worth considering for your CCW needs? Besides, I didnt have the money for one at that time....

September 25, 2022 · 4 min · 674 words · Jonathan Hamilton

Fitness & Shooting: The Secrets You Don’t Know

I can run a few miles without issue and throw decent weight around in the gym. But that being said, it has been a while since I have done physical stress-related training. The drills will consist of a Bill Drill,Baer Standard Drilland a Reload Drill. Fitness and health affect every aspect of your life, but how big of an impact does it have on your shooting performance? All drills were from a cold start and all drills were from aBlackhawk Omnivore retention holster....

September 24, 2022 · 2 min · 355 words · Brent Lawrence

BUGBite Ankle Holster Review

They have a versatility to them that has fueled their usage among law enforcement officers and armed citizens alike. Today, many civilians make use of ankle holsters for a variety of reasons. Some may want to carry when wearing clothing that is not conducive to situating a holster at the waistline. Others may just be looking for a very non-intrusive method of carry. Many of the complaints about ankle holsters stem from poor build quality and design....

September 23, 2022 · 3 min · 523 words · Louis Harris

Manual Safety or Not: Too Dangerous To Carry?

Cops were still primarily armed with revolvers with 10-lb. double-action first shot trigger pulls. first shot pull of a DA/SA pistol or revolver to shoot pistols like this easily. Momentary Lapse of Attention Obviously, you cant make a mistake with a firearm. You must always be cautious and follow the rules of gun safety. But, all it can take is a momentary lapse of attention to cause a problem. It gives you options if and when you want them....

September 22, 2022 · 2 min · 378 words · Andrew Wilson

Crimson Trace RAD Micro Pro Green Dot Review

Or, we can have astigmatism; thats why some of us wear glasses or contact lens. We have predominantly red cones, followed by green, then blue. So, it makes sense that first generation dot optics used a red dot reticle. Red is easy to see and it definitely pops on a dark background. Back then, you could also get any color dot you wanted as long as it was red. They werent that durable, either, and they were expensive....

September 21, 2022 · 2 min · 250 words · Jose Wiggins

Pint-Sized Tank Buster: FrenchLRAC-5073mm Bazooka

Yet, those large bore rifles were largely obsolete even by the outbreak of the conflict in 1939. A few nations even sought to refine the concept. A trained shooter/team could deploy upwards of four (4) rounds per minute. French soldiers training with the LRAC in the early 1950s. It was employed by French contingent Forces in the Korean War. A larger weapon clearly isnt always better, and the French were simply the first to consider that fact....

September 20, 2022 · 2 min · 343 words · Justin Long