The choice of communists and dictators worldwide, the AK47 and AK74 are simultaneously lauded, hated or just overlooked, but almost never are they suppressed in the West. Until now, that is. I’ve just returned from a trip to the Dead Air Armament Utah headquarters...
Mossberg’s New MMR Carbine and Firefield Optics – A Deadly Combination
Big Workhorse Bang for Your Hunting & Shooting Buck! Where has the time gone? When I look back over my life, I see a series of mountains and valleys, each navigated, some carelessly, yet none left without my footprints… and occasional claw marks – I’ve never been a...
The PULSE 24 Hour Backpack from Elite Survival Systems – Video and Review
For three years I’ve used and loved Elite Survival Systems gear, so when they rolled out the PULSE 24 Hour Backpack I wanted to get my hands on one. In doing this review, I discovered that I’m a bit of a backpack aficionado. I didn’t even realize it, but it seems I...
AR-15 Spike Front Sight Post – A Green Glow for Magpul MBUS Pro
For a variety of reasons lots of hunters and shooters like to have back up iron sights (BUIS) on their rifles. Plenty of people like them as primaries. In any event Magpul keeps many pretty happy with their MBUS Pro sights. Want those sights to work better in the day...
Cowl Induction Brake from Alamo Four Star – SHWAT Exclusive First Look
Have you noticed how many muzzle brakes are on the market today? So when our friends at Alamo Four Star told me they were going to build the Cowl Induction Brake, I almost yawned, but I was intrigued by the name. Alamo Four Star cranks out predictably solid products...
Aimpoint T-1 vs. T-2 Comparison and Review with Video
For years the Aimpoint T1 has been the gold standard of red dot sights, so when I first got wind of a T2 in the works, I was pretty curious. They sure look a lot alike. Both have 2 MOA dots. The T2 costs a little more, so what’s the big deal I wondered. I read some...
Predictable and Exciting Married and Had a Baby: The Aimpoint ACO
Predictable and Exciting married and had a baby. Predictable’s DNA contributed the red dot, familiar controls and mount. Exciting naturally delivered the surprises - the price point and availability. I’m not writing this off a press release, I’ve used this baby, and I...
Know the Distance to Go the Distance – Bushnell Elite 1 Mile ARC Rangefinder Review
"I was robbed!" Famous words uttered by more than one hunter blaming circumstance for a miss. Or a missed opportunity, for that matter. I'm not the only one guilty of having uttered that phrase when I should have said, "I blew it" or "I wasn't prepared for that." All...
EOTech’s Mini-Me Optic | MRDS Review Like No Other
What comes to mind when the word "mini" comes up? Mini Cooper? Mini Skirt? Maybe Dr. Evil's clone Mini-Me from the Austin Powers movies? Probably not the much more pedestrian "Mini Red Dot Sight" or MRDS from EOTech. It is, quite simply EOTech's Mini-Me (Yeah Baby,...
What’s Your Head Worth? Team Wendy Exfil LTP Helmet Review
You love hunting or shooting or probably wouldn’t be reading this article. Chances are, you also like doing other things outside, too. Maybe you’re like me and you love doing almost anything outdoors. Team Wendy makes many of those experiences better, more comfortable...