ACCESSORIES
Four Cleaning "Secrets"
Let’s face it: Gun cleaning can seem overwhelming to the newcomer. Poking my head into Brownells, there’s hundreds of different cleaners, degreasers,...
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HI-VIZ Orange Cerakote...
The Fisher Space pen is fantastic in the rain, under water or on nearly every writable surface, so how could I love it anymore? It’s easy with their new...
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KOR Technik 3S Case Inserts
Imagine the impossible dream of always having a perfect foam cushion for your precious firearms during travel, regardless of what the gun du jour happens to...
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5.11 Rush RBD Lima 56L Duffle
I needed a discreet duffle capable of holding all the flotsam a traveling editor carries — boots, rain gear, hearing protection, external microphones and...
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About Bullet Casting
Recently I sat down in front of one of my lead casting furnaces with misty eyes. The reason for the emotion was happiness because a variety of complications...
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MAC-10 Radical Restoration
Gordon Ingram was a WWII veteran with a knack for guns. He returned from the war zone determined to build a better mousetrap. His mousetrap eventually...
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Maximizing Your...
Who says lever guns have lost their usefulness in today’s world of semi-auto shooters? Not Me! Especially when fitted with accessories from Skinner Sights...
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CrossBreed Confidant ...
I wasn’t sure about this one until I tried it. After several days of pistol training, I discovered my misgivings were misguided — this thing works.
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GPS Double Pistol Case
I recently came across the GPS Double Pistol Case and found it to be well-made. It has some nice features such as magazine holders, a place for your eye-...
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Otis Rust Prevention Bag
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) plastic bags are commonly used in industry to protect metal parts from oxidation. Unlike the bag you seal your sandwich in,...
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Sage & Braker Gun Case
I believe a new, custom rifle needs a special case. For the same reason you don’t carry your $6,000 Nighthawk
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Axeon Absolute Zero
Zeroing weapons is a reliably tedious chore but Axeon has the solution. The patented Axeon Absolute Zero is a dedicated scope-sighting tool accommodating...
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Real Avid Master Gun...
Real Avid’s various gunsmithing tools are aimed at the novice but many professionals use them too. The latest, Real Avid’s Master Gun Workstation,...
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Ultimate Defense .38...
I’m a strong proponent of using full wadcutters in a revolver for defense. It doesn’t matter what caliber — .38, .44, .45 or whatever — a...
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Rubber Dummies
I love an idea that turns into a successful family business! As a lifetime shooter, Mike Lessnick wanted a realistic 3D target that could be shot thousands...
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Old Trapper Beef Jerky
Okay, this isn’t a gun, firearm accessory or ammunition, so why are we reviewing it? What’s next for GUNS — “Home on the Range: Recipes for...
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Cole-Tac Cheat Sheet
I was first introduced to the Cole-Tac Cheat Sheet at an event where we shot some new rifles at stupidly long distances in challenging conditions. It was...
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Rollercam Tie-Down Straps
A tie-down strap review? Yep, and I’ll ask “Why not?” Shooters are the very people who are always hauling stuff, stuffing adventure gear into a truck...
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Skinner Cartridge Pocket
There are plenty of spare-cartridge pocket carriers on the market, everything from Speed Strips to speed loaders and all sorts of other systems. However,...
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Shot Glass
Oddly enough, the annual habit of offering up bigger, more complex and more expensive sporting optics seems unbreakable. Competition is fierce to peddle...
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Rite-In-The-Rain Monsoon...
This is an interesting concept I wasn’t sure I’d like a minimalist wallet that still has room for a notebook and even a pen! However, in certain times...
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MTM Ammo Crate Divided...
Okay, full disclosure here: They sent me this new box to review. This is nothing newsworthy, as we dirtbag journalists couldn’t possibly afford to...
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Ryker Grip & Sling 2.0
The Ryker Grip is a biomechanically-optimized, side-mounted forward support designed to help shooters engage targets faster and move more naturally.
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BarrelBlok
Do you need these? Honestly, they’re not a requirement for safe dry-fire practice — focus and a dedication to safety is the foundational key — but...
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Nukem Grab & Go XL Hunting...
Designed to meet the challenges of the mobile hunter, the Nukem Grab & Go Hunting Blind can be set up or taken down in less than a minute.
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Pull Start Fire
I’ve forever been one of those weirdos who prides himself on always starting a campfire with a single match, even during a North Dakota blizzard, without...
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Ruger Rifle Magpul Makeover
Telling my Ruger American rifles apart by merely glancing at them would be a bonus. I was accumulating Ruger Americans faster than a crazy cat lady. Did I...
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Glove Up!
I’ve finally come around — I believe in gloves for shooters. Not only do they save wear and tear on my hands, but they’ve provided a few more...
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Terra Cell Game Cam
Okay, so I thought this would be a silly waste of time. I mean, who “needs” cellular service for a game camera, really?
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Tac Shield RZR MOLLE Gun Belt
MOLLE-compatible gun belts are fantastic for carrying and structuring your holster, mag pouch(es), flashlight, tourniquet, drop pouches and beef jerky...
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Cerus Gear Gun Cleaning Mats
Pick up a Cerus Gear Gun Cleaning Mat.The backing and bulk of the mat is made of an impervious skid-resistant neoprene material while the top is some...
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Apex GLOCK Action...
I’ve been using Apex Tactical products for years, and the fact the owner and his staff are seasoned gun-people really stands out.
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Suppressors For Home Defense
So long as you live in one of the free states and you have the means, a sound suppressor really should be an integral component of your primary defensive...
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TALON GripS products
Talon Grips makes a couple of products I’ve been trying out. First are the TALON Grips, a textured self-adhesive gun grip, which help you maintain hold...
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Cyclops Waterproof LED...
Blast out 2,000 lumens for 4.5 hours, 1,000 lumens for 12 hours and enjoy a work-friendly 500-lumen area flood with the Spotlight 2000 from Cyclops.
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GroveTec G-Stop Hand Stop
I love the GroveTec G-Stop Hand Stop — it is minimalism defined.
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Less-Lethal Defense Options
Many people discount less-lethal defense, assuming having a concealed carry license will solve everything. There are times and places where carrying a...
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Eagle Wrangler Grips
I’ve gone down a road that keeps going farther and farther — customizing Ruger Wrangler .22 revolvers. And, one of the most important additions are some...
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Clinger Holster Cushion
The Clinger Cushion seems like a good idea ultimately destined to fail. And it … didn’t.
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Fix It Sticks Remington...
A bolt-disassembly tool is something every Remington 700 owner knows they need in order to keep their gun in perfect working order
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Fisher Space Pen
Here is the first and only thing you need to remember about your Fisher Space Pen: Don’t loan it out to anyone! Under any circumstances.
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Load Ready Utility Mike Bag
A “tactical” shopping bag? Yep, but such a designation is really shortchanging and poking too much fun at what has become an object of conflict in our...
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Spypoint Flex Trail Camera
If you’ve been reading Quartermaster for a while, you know I’m a big fan of SPYPOINT trail cameras.
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A Range Bag Fit For Mary...
The Range Ready Trainer Bag from 5.11 has space to hold everything you need for a day at the range and then some.
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Get A Grip
In my world, we have an old saying going something like, “It doesn’t matter how good of a shot you are, you can’t shoot until you get it out and you...
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Wheeler Tools Scope...
If you’re even a halfway-serious rifle enthusiast, you need to save up your lunch money and buy this Wheeler Tools Scope Mounting Kit.
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Accessorizing Your Ruger...
As Marlin fans anxiously awaited Ruger’s rendition of the classic levergun with trepidation, I never doubted it for a second.
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Eagle Fist Coffee
To paraphrase an old television commercial — “With a name like Eagle Fist coffee, it’s got to be good!”
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Silencer Central Banish
What’s the most intimidating aspect of suppressor ownership? The $200 transfer tax is indeed onerous. However, profligate government spending and...
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Pnuma Outdoors Pathfinder Pant
I’ve fallen in love with my new semi-tacti-cool adventure stretch slacks, the Pnuma Outdoors Pathfinder Pant.
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Streamlight Dualie 3AA...
The new Streamlight Dualie 3AA Color-Rite Light offers three output modes: a spot beam for distance illumination, a soft, wide flood beam to illuminate work...
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Don't Fall Victim To...
The recent gun and accessory shortages have created the perfect environment for those seeking to part us from our hard-earned money. We are desperate to...
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XS AR Armorer’s Block
Sometimes the most simple-looking tool can astound with its versatility. If you work on AR-style guns, you know how surprisingly fragile the lowers and...
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New Products Gun, Gear,...
Guns and the gear to carry and outfit them. Check out 2022's latest.
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Ketch’s Grips And Knives
Scott Ketcheson or “Ketch” as he prefers, is one of us. A die-hard gun-guy, he reached out to me one time and we became friends talking about guns.
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Competitor Range Bag from...
The Competitor Range Bag from The Allen Co. is designed with a large zip-around opening on the main compartment and external zipper pockets allowing for the...
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New Products Gun, Gear,...
Guns and the gear to carry and outfit them. Check out 2022's latest.
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What’s in your pocket?
What I carry in my own kit of everyday gear.
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MODTAC Suppressor Shields:...
This week, the First Look looks a little different. Nic Lenze introduces you to Dave, co-owner of MODTAC. Tune in for a live demonstration of the M-RAC...
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Nighthawk Custom 1911 Mags
The finest 1911 handgun in the world is simply a fishing weight without excellent magazines.
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Minelab Vanquish 540 Metal...
I’m a newbie to the world of “treasure hunting” and the only reason I wanted the Minelab Vanquish metal detector was to find stuff I dropped in the...
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New Products Gun, Gear,...
Guns and the gear to carry and outfit them. Check out 2022's latest.
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Sierra Reloading Manual Vol. 6
If you have a sudden need to bludgeon an elk to death with a book, the 6th Edition of the Sierra Rifle and Handgun Reloading Manual might be a good choice.
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Cry Havoc Tactical And Luth-AR
Cry Havoc Tactical has built their business around designing the perfect takedown gear to transform your favorite black rifle into something half as long...
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Ransom Pistol Machine Rest
New visitors to my Shooting Shack often point at a permanent fixture and ask, “What’s that for?” It’s my Ransom Pistol Machine Rest and I explain to...
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LevAR From Springfield Armory
Springfield’s LevAR replaces the stock charging handle and is a drop-in fit. It has a lever system allowing you to keep the muzzle downrange while you use...
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New Products Gun, Gear,...
Guns and the gear to carry and outfit them. Check out 2022's latest.
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Tac Shield Gun Belt
It’s always a pain to divest yourself of holsters, mag pouch and the other goodies after a day at the range or in training but I’ve discovered a better...
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Mission First Tactical ...
Wanna draw some looks at your next training class or Oh-Dark-Thirty ops briefing? It’s easy to be one of the cool kids if you’re sipping your morning...
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SilencerCo Gas Charging Handle
I guess I’m either a Neanderthal — likely, in fact — or I have less sensitivity to such things, but the gas blowback from the charging handle on an...
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Elite Tactical Systems...
GUNS Magazine editor Brent T. Wheat shares why the Elite Tactical Systems Universal Speedloader is the best speedloader he's ever tried.
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New Products Gun, Gear,...
CrossBreed Holsters’ Rogue Holster System adds customizing options while providing comfort and improving ergonomics.
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Need A Third Hand?
The XS Sights Gen 2 Armorer’s Block is a clever invention that pairs with a standard mounted bench vise to offer support for AR rifles or pistols of all...
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“Practical” Carry
If the pending currency collapse/alien invasion/zombie apocalypse does ever upend civilized society, I will indeed grab my favorite black rifle and...
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New Products Gun, Gear,...
The newest guns, magazines and accessories!
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Single- and Two-Stage Triggers
Triggers on most current bolt-action hunting rifles are single stage. To fire the rifle, the trigger finger applies continually increasing pressure on the...
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Colt’s Double Action...
Author Gurney Brown knows Colts. His past books, Seven Serpents — The History of Colt’s Snake Guns and Colt’s Python — King of the Seven Serpents,...
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SilencerCo Gas Defeating...
SilencerCo’s Gas Defeating Charging Handle (GDCH) creates a seal between the rear upper and lower receiver, eliminating the direct path of gas to the...
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New Products Gun, Gear,...
The newest guns, magazines and accessories!
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Kitanica Envoy Attaché
It turns out the Kitanica Envoy Attaché is the bag I’ve been looking for.
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Pocket dump and peanut...
Proper preparation prevents piss poor performance — also known as “The 6Ps” — is a motto I’ve always tried to live by.
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Breaking News: Speed Tac...
A universal problem with the AR-15/M16 platform is the fact a full magazine is virtually impossible to seat on a gun when the bolt carrier group is forward,...
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Radians Custom Molded Earplugs
The Radians Custom Molded Earplugs are similar to the product you can have done professionally at a hearing aid office or many major gun/outdoor consumer...
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New Products Gun, Gear,...
Self-defense, vehicle carry and the Mission 4 Bundle.
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PepperBall Compact
Spray OC or “Pepper” spray has its place for sure, especially in a bigger delivery container than your typical purse-sized sprays.
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Chief Upland O/U Game Vest
Chief Upland is a small family owned company and their penchant for what’s right, what works — and quality of construction — sings out when you don...
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New Products: Gun, Gear,...
New guns, holsters and accessories.
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Gifts for New Shooters
It's no secret the number of firearms owners has jumped over the past year and a half. Here are some gifts (other than ammo) especially suitable for new...
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Gifts Under $50
It's always a struggle — finding gifts for the people who have everything that don't break the bank. Consult this list or pass it along to your family for...
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Field Guide to Tourniquets
Some tourniquets, such as the rachet type, are extremely effective while others such as rope, belts and scarves are nearly useless.
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New Products: Gun, Gear,...
The newest guns, gear and holsters.
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Clamtainer See-in Storage...
Let’s be honest — these are a beefier version of the clear plastic “clamshell” containers all sorts of products from bolts to buttons are sold in today.
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2021 GUNS Gift Guide
It’s always tough to sift through the countless new products to compile the annual GUNS Christmas Gift Guide.
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Champion Duraseal Targets
Some years back I acquired three samples of the doggonedest targets I’d ever seen — a trio of long-lasting bullet stoppers from Champion made from some...
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API Firearms Storage Bags
API Firearms Storage Bags are far better than OEM bags because the corrosion-inhibiting inner layer is encased in a much stronger, puncture-resistant outer...
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Eliminate Leading and...
Simple and easy to use, Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington shows how to clean the leading out of your gun with an old stand by of his - The Lewis...
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Howard Leight Impact Sport...
The new Howard Leight Impact Sport In-Ear Hearing protection works wonderfully for hearing protection and amplification.
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Air To-Go
Think about it. By using a microphone as a primer or sorts, or bait if you will, we could lure an infinitely long line of politicians within range of some...
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Fix It Sticks Compact...
Gun writers are always talking about the “ultimate” gee jaw and gimcrack, the latest and greatest new tool to solve all your problems, make your linens...
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First Look: Chief Upland...
Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a First Look at an upland bird hunting vest by Chief Upland, that offers complete comfort and the ultimate...
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New Products November 2021...
The 040 Onset from Buck Knives is a framelock knife for everyday carry. Its 3 3/8" drop-point, flat-grind blade is made of CPM S45VN steel,
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Swagger SEA12 Bipod
Bipods are like computers: They’re fantastic, until they ain’t! Anyone who has used a rifle-mounted bipod knows the aggravation of needing a little more...
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Throom Targets
Love the sensation of lead and copper flying back at you, perhaps even embedding in your face or arms?
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Hawke Endurance 1000 Laser...
The waterproof and lightweight Hawke Endurance 1000 Laser Range Finder works out to 1000 meters.
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Exude OD25 Tactical...
Impressive. The EXUDE OD25 Tactical Predator Gun Light was handed back and forth and snatched away as my dad and I took turns shining it into the far...
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Clamtainer Ammo Buddy
Clamtainer offers a variety of storage solutions for not only ammunition but various objects. I have found countless uses for their plain boxes with hang...
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New Products October 2021...
Davidson’s now offers two variants of the 1873 Western Revolver. The new Davidson’s Pietta Exclusives are convertible models — each has two cylinders.
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The .50 Alaskan Lever Gun
It’s been over 25 years since I first read about the .50 Alaskan cartridge. The history captured my imagination like no other.
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Mantis Laser Academy...
I’ve made no secret of the fact I love the Mantis X10 Shooting Performance System.
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New Products September...
Breakthrough Clean’s Marine Care Line introduces two products: the Smooth Cast Line Conditioner and the Universal Reel Maintenance Kit.
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Patriotic Firearms and...
Celebrate 4th of July and show your patriotism with red, white, and blue themed firearms and accessories.
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Warthog II Knife Sharpener
The Warthog knife sharpener might look like a Rube Goldberg machine or an 18th century torture device but trust me, it will shock you with effectiveness!
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New Products August 2021 Issue
Northern Precision now offers Bullets for the 405 Winchester. They come in a variety of standard and custom weights. These start at 225 grains and include a...
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Must-Have Air Accessories
One of my COVID projects was reorganizing the man cave. The process gave me a great opportunity to reminisce, tinker and appreciate the airgun gear I turn...
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DIY Stocks With SK Grips
The easiest and most noticeable way to change the personality of your shooter is by giving it some custom stocks.
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XS Sights New +2 Magazine...
XS Sights new Remington 870 +2 Magazine Extension kit will increase the capacity of your shotgun by 2 shots for better personal and home defense.
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XTI2 DXS Offset Iron Sights
Dedicated secondary or backup sights on AR-platform carbines have been around 20 years or so, after soldiers in combat zones realized modern red dot optics...
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New Products July 2021 Issue
Lone Wolf Arms introduces the Lightweight Tactical Defense (LTD) Pistol Line.
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Shooting Rests
In pre-dawn fog and under snow-heavy conifers, I’d dogged the track to a thoroughfare muddied by prints.
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Fix It Sticks Mini...
A torque wrench is one of those things we all “know” we need, yet secretly we believe our Mark I certified fingers can determine when a bolt is...
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New Products July 2021 Issue
Lone Wolf Arms introduces the Lightweight Tactical Defense (LTD) Pistol Line.
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Shooting Rests
In pre-dawn fog and under snow-heavy conifers, I’d dogged the track to a thoroughfare muddied by prints.
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Fix It Sticks Mini...
A torque wrench is one of those things we all “know” we need, yet secretly we believe our Mark I certified fingers can determine when a bolt is...
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Great Gifts for Dad:...
If your dad is anything like mine, he’s notoriously difficult to buy gifts for. After all, he’s a simple man with simple needs, but even dad deserves to...
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Griffin Armament Uncages...
Simple and inexpensive, the A2 has served the military for decades as a hybrid muzzle device. Building on the Gemtech Halo, Griffin Armament has uncaged the...
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New Products June 2021 Issue
The 590 Paradigm was developed as an innovative, clip-carry knife. It has a 3" drop-point blade made of high-end S35VN steel.
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