Gear Review

I know what you are thinking. Inexpensive and performance when describing a 1911 magazine is contradictory. We all have tried inexpensive 1911 magazines, and the result was a jammed up 1911. Stovepipes and failure...

I’ve often said that we live in the golden age of EDC and field knives. There is an overwhelming variety of knives to choose from depending on your budget and needs. The nice thing...

Do you want the speed of a dot sight without the bulk, the batteries and the chance of mechanical failure? Well then the Hi Viz FastDot H3 Tritium and Fiber Optic system might be...

I’m a bit of a flashlight enthusiast. I won’t classify it as full flashlight geekdom, in that I don't go deep into the weeds on specs, but I do want certain performance features and...

In the modern land of electronic ear protection there's really three camps: the entry-level protection for casual shooters, the mid-level items for heavier volume shooters and the premium-priced, top-of-the line gear for professionals and...

By Mike Hardesty I’ve owned, from the late ‘70s until the present, four chronographs. The first two were the folding Shooting Chronys. They folded in half for easy storage and transportation but had a habit...

It was back at SHOT Show in early 2020 when I hit the Mission First Tactical (MFT) booth and spied a few distinctive AR-15 mags on display. They had colorful images seemingly embedded into...

When it comes to guns, nearly everyone has their own "go-to" brand. Same with ammo. Soft goods can be a more competitive market, but for years 5.11 has stood head and shoulders above the...

Atibal Optics has been around for more than a decade.  They've always been near the front of the pack in the extremely crowded optics market regarding new features and forms.  Standing out isn't easy...

So, you’ve fiddled around and realized that Father’s Day is just a few days away and you haven’t yet got your dad his gift. Shame on you! Twenty years ago, that would have meant disaster....

Father’s Day is this Sunday, and if you are anything like my children you’re probably just now thinking about what to get your pops on that special day. Of course, it’s not always easy...

I’m a huge fan of dry firing at home. It creates lots of good habits without the interference of recoil, which often leads to anticipation, flinching, heeling and failing to stay focused on your...