Wilcox RAPTAR Lite ES Review – the Pros and Cons of a $1600 Device
The Wilcox RAPTAR Lite ES has a military pedigree with civilian sales, a very good thing for those of us who appreciate the technology and advantages it delivers. If you run night vision (NV), this top of the line device deserves a look. Short for Rapid Targeting...
Boots on the Ground Part 4 – Oboz Yellowstone II BDRY
So what exactly makes a boot "tactical?" And perhaps equally important, what is Oboz and how do you pronounce it? These are burning questions born of historically flat achy feet and an inquiring mind. Here at Special Hog Weapons and Tactics™, we've introduced you to...
The Mossberg Mod. 500 12 Gauge Pump – Quality and Flexibility
Mossberg has been around for a long time. It started out making good, dependable, inexpensive guns, and nothing has changed through the decades; they still produce some great guns at a very affordable prices. If you don’t believe me, go check out their website, locate...
Centurion CMR Modular Rail Review – Upgrading an AR-15 Again
Running the Centurion Arms CMR rail is quite a reversal for me. I’ve run quad rails since my first DPMS rifle was modified at a gun store in Garland, Texas, long before there was a SHWAT™ website. Even before I’d shot my first hog. Fast forward, I’ve used plenty of...
SHOT Show 2014 – Show in Review
SHOT Show 2014 in Las Vegas is almost over and we at SHWAT™ are back home and collecting ourselves after all the frantic running from one booth to another and one appointment to another. SHOT Show really is indescribable. The size and scope of it can be overwhelming...
US Optics LR-17 3.2-17x – Lethal Vision
Nearly everyone knows that not all rifle scopes are created equal. I’ve used some really cheap scopes. I’ve used some really nice ones. One of the more notable scopes I’ve gotten my hands on is the US Optics LR-17 3.2-17x. I currently have it mounted on a .338 Lapua...
Making the AR More Compact and Portable – Law Tactical Folding Stock Adapter (Gen 2)
I have a thing for folding stocks. Why? They add a layer of flexibility to any firearm that has one. I’m not the only one that thinks this. Look at the wave of new designs that have come out in the last few years like the FNH SCAR and the Bushmaster ACR and the newest...
Best of SHWAT 2013
2013 has been a great year in many ways for us at SHWAT™. We hope you have had a good year too. As our focus shifts to 2014 and the promise it brings we take a moment to reflect on what made 2013 good. So, we’ve put together a best of SHWAT™ 2013. These are some...
Beyond the Dead Turkey Thanksgiving Tradition – New Gear, Old Friends, Dead Hogs
Tactical hog hunting is about a lot more than hunting, a lot more than eradication of an invasive destructive species. It's about more than thermal and night vision gear, black rifles and Kryptek camo. Sometimes tactical hog hunting is high speed up close. Maybe you...
Rudy Project Airblast – ImpactX Glasses Review
It’s hard to shoot with no eyes, so when given the chance to try out the Airblast – ImpactX from Rudy Project, I was immediately interested. For shooters and hunters of all stripes, eye protection is serious business. Shooting glasses are required in countless arenas...
