Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference. This is one of those times. Drive a gas or diesel powered vehicle, and you’re engine needs motor oil. Most drivers use conventional motor oil, some though use synthetic oil, just because it’s better - for a...
Tactical Watch Review | The Sans 13 from Smith and Bradley, Ltd.
No, it doesn’t have night vision, a breaching device or a micro folding knife, but the Smith and Bradley Sans 13 tactical watch features more purpose driven design than half of what we might call “tactical” today. Besides, it’s National Tactical Officers Association...
An Experience Like No Other in America – Sportsman Shooting Center Live Fire Cinema Shooting Range
If you want to save money, be a better shooter/hunter, like to have fun in a gun friendly environment or host a corporate event, then you need to check out the Sportsman Shooting Center in Grapevine, Texas. Housing a live fire cinema range, among some other electronic...
Is a Drone Your Next Hunting Buddy?
When it comes to hunting with drones, the only thing certain is that passions run hotter than in most other drone or UAV discussions. And some of those are pretty warm already. A variety of additional unique issues are on the table once you introduce UAVs (Unmanned...
Vertx Performance Apparel: For tactical hunting, training and urban excursions
If you care about being comfortable outside, what you wear and what you carry in large part determines how comfortable or uncomfortable you are. It may even determine your wellbeing. Vertx understands this and makes clothing designed to keep you comfortable in a...
SKD PIG Full Dexterity (FDT) Gloves Alpha Touch – A match made in heaven for a pig hunter (or any other kind of shooter)
It’s not what you think. The “PIG” name has nothing to do with hog hunting. In this case, it stands for Patrol Incident Gear. But in reality, when you look at the glove and what it’s made for, it’s a match made in heaven for the pig hunter. There is even an image of...
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...