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 Dual Seat Locking RMP Review
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, […]
Kore Essentials EDC Gun Belt Review
A good belt is one of the most overlooked parts of carrying a gun. A lot of folks put hundreds or thousands of dollars in their gun and holster rig, only to use a cheap, weak, and flimsy piece of leather to hold it to their body. If you couldn’t tell by my snarky tone, […]
JM4 Tactical Coffee Review
I’m a huge coffee drinker, and I don’t just mean because I’m enormous and happen to drink this magical wake up juice. I mean that I look forward to my coffee in the morning and enjoy each and every sip of it. While I’d drink any coffee if necessary, I’m actually fairly picky when it […]
Vanquest IBEX-26 Backpack Review
Although I am not what you would consider a serious backpacker, I do get into remote country often. Always on the lookout for just the right day pack for hunting or to just carry some basic gear, I recently took to the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas to try out the Vanquest Ibex-26 Pack. The […]
These Med Kits from Mountain Man Medical Could Save a Life
It appears more common today to hear of folks carrying a tourniquet as part of their EDC, but how many have made a true effort to understand when and where a tourniquet, pressure bandage, hemostatic gauze, and/or an occlusive dressing should be used? How many recognize when and where to use those tools in addition […]
Rock Island Armory 3.10 BBR 1911 Review
Looking for a compact 1911 in 45acp with increased magazine capacity? Check out Rock Island Armories/Armscor smallest, lightest, 45 ACP handgun, the BBR Series 3.10. With a 10+1 capacity, the BBR 3.10 comes with one of the highest round counts on the market in a compact 45 ACP. Along with a G10 Grip and a comfortable beavertail grip safety this […]
