Independent Firearms & Outdoor Gear Reviews Since 2007
Hands-on reviews of firearms, optics, knives, shooting accessories, outdoor gear, and more, based on real-world use and testing.
Fitting the XS Sights Ghost Ring Sight Set and Lever Rail to my Marlin 336 was a smart upgrade to this rifle. The more I use aftermarket iron sights, the more spoiled I get. Most offer a longer sight radius for improved accuracy, which I can definitely benefit from. This kit, with the Ghost Ring … Read more
Before you bust out the soldering iron, check out the Tractiongrips available at Instantstipple.com. These embossed rubber adhesive grip overlays are a great way to improve the grip of your firearms (and other products) without permanent modifications. Affordably priced and easy to install, they are an effective upgrade for pistols and long arms, as well … Read more
This COAST EAL40R Rechargeable+ Lantern review covers a compact emergency lantern with far more output and flexibility than the older COAST Emergency Area Light I reviewed over ten years ago. The original version topped out at 375 lumens. This updated EAL40R reaches 2,500 lumens, runs on a rechargeable battery pack or six AA batteries, offers … Read more
The Volquartsen Firefly 2.0 is a game-changer for owners of 10/22-pattern firearms. A standard steel 10/22 bolt will not reliably cycle low power (710 fps) ammo, even with a reduced power spring. This lightweight aluminum bolt allows the use of subsonic ammo, up to 1050 fps, with dependable cycling. Once installed, you can run your … Read more
One of my favorite upgrades this year was the addition of Tech Sights for the CZ 457. I have a CZ 457 Scout which has a 16″ barrel, and the rear sight mounted on the barrel. That gives it a sight radius of about 10 inches. Removing the rear sight completely, and installing a Tech … Read more