I may not have military or law enforcement experience, but it's hard not to feel like an "operator" in gear like this Rogue Gunfighter LVR lightweight armor carrier. I haven't had experience giving the LVR a workout, but as far as first impressions go, it left a positive one on me. It was comfortable, adjustable in shoulder strap length as well as torso fit, and … [Read more...]
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Ringing in the Holiday Season, Gunny Style
The bombardment of commercials on television and music on the radio continue to remind me that the holiday season has arrived. I'll admit, I'm still one of those last-minute-gift-buyers. However, since my stint as a part-time manager of a retail store, I hold even less with the Black-Friday-type floods of shoppers out and about (stories like these don't encourage me, either). … [Read more...]
Pseudo Full Auto? The TacCon 3MR Trigger
We've seen the "bumpfire" stocks—both aluminum and polymer—that full automatic fire in a non-NFA manner. But, Tactical Fire Control, Inc. has a new solution for "pseudo" full auto fire for AR-15 style rifles: the TacCon 3MR Trigger. Set to hit sales floors before the break of 2014, the TacCon 3MR trigger has three settings: safe, semi, and 3rd mode. The first two selections … [Read more...]
Shotgun Gear: Redring Sight Review
After being introduced to shooting sporting clays by fellow TAG contributor, Nate Schultz, last fall, I had stocked up a couple boxes of clays, just waiting to be turned to powder. When I recently received a Redring shotgun sight, I had the perfect excuse to head out to dust those clays. What follows is my experience with the Redring sight, and plenty of fun at the cold … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks For Low Muzzle Rise: A Griffin Armament M4SD II Review
Today I’m giving thanks for reduced muzzle rise. Some of you know that I’ve been busy at “work” reviewing the Windham Weaponry SRC (Sight Ready Carbine) AR-15. In addition, I’ve busied myself outfitting the AR with my preferred accessories. If you have begun to think that I like every product I encounter, I hope you’ll realize that’s far from reality. Actually, I find some … [Read more...]
Photo Friday: Griffin Armament RSTA Suppressor
Today's Photo Friday features a lovely system belonging to the guys at Griffin Armament. This American Precision Arms rifle, chambered in .308 Win (or 7.62x51, if you prefer) is sporting a Griffin Armament RSTA Suppressor, and topped off with a Schmidt & Bender 5-25x56 scope. It was an absolute delight to shoot. … [Read more...]