Earlier this year, Springfield Armory released a new variant of its unique 1911, the Emissary. This new gun is a 9mm, commander-size gun with a 4.25-inch barrel. Like its stablemates in the Emissary barn, this latest edition has a lot to offer for the 1911 aficionado. This and others in the Emissary series are striking […]
Grovtec 2-Point Sabre Sling Review: Ready for Personal Defense
Recently I had the chance to test a new sling by Grovtec, of Oregon. It’s called the Sabre and is a 2-point attachment style. I find it to be a good choice for a defensive long gun. Here’s why. The Sabre is made of inch-wide nylon webbing. It’s very lightweight and flexible, adding very little […]
Riton 3 Tactix Scope & Mount Review
Riton is an optics company based in Tucson. Recently I got the opportunity to check out one of their tactical riflescopes called 3 Tactix along with a quick-detach (QD) mount. I came away from the experience really surprised at how well this economical scope performed. Here are the details. True confession time, color doesn’t matter, […]
Grey Man Tactical: Access, Security for Truck Guns and Emergency Prep
Whether you currently carry a long gun in your vehicle for varmint control or protection, or whether you’ve wished you could do so but have been concerned for the security of said gun, Grey Man Tactical has the fix for both quick access and security. And it’s a fix that’ll work in all but the smallest two-seater, […]
Exos Gear range bag: upscale features at a moderate price
The title encapsulates my thoughts on this bag by Exos Gear, but I’ll back that up here with actual consumer information. Exos Gear is a small producer of accessories that I’ve become quite fond of for their style and durability. Having experienced the company’s gun belt, tactical backpack, and the first edition of the bag […]
Clinger Holsters, Comfort Cling Review
Here is a Comfort Cling Review: Seems like every week there’s a new concealment holster on the market. Many fall short of expectations for both seller and buyer for being uncomfortable to wear. Others lack sufficient retention of the gun or protection of the trigger guard, and are thus unsafe. But there’s a new clip-less […]
Henry Big Boy Steel 44 Mag Review
What follows is Eve’s Henry Big Boy 44 Mag Review: It’s not every day that words like “venerable” and “legendary” are attached to a company that just celebrated its 20th birthday. Henry Repeating Arms is a sort of precocious child in the gun industry; making their mark as the United States’ standout manufacturer of mostly […]
Leupold Mark 5 Scope Review
This is an update to a scope review we first published in August of 2018. Leupold has long been recognized as a producer of quality hunting scopes. Until recently, I was unacquainted with the company’s offerings of tactical riflescopes. In a range test of their new Mark 5 3.6-18 x 44mm scope, I found some […]
Ultimate Guide to Concealed Carry For Women (Written By A Woman)
With an ever-growing number of people (women specifically) purchasing and packing firearms, a whole other industry of concealment holsters has emerged onto the scene. A question I’m often asked is how a woman should carry a gun. I’ve been carrying a handgun on a regular basis for more than 15 years now, which pre-dates my […]
How To Pick The Right AR-15 Sights Or Optics
The popularity of AR-15 rifles seems to grow every year. Even with thousands of choices on the market, more crop up every season. Along with new rifle and carbine choices, options and upgrades for sights abound, to the point of being confusing. Here is a brief guide to help you get maximum mileage and value […]
