Independent Firearms & Outdoor Gear Reviews Since 2007
Aviator sunglasses have earned a place in firearms culture through history, function, and the people who continue to wear them. They are also cool glasses. The thin metal frames, large lenses, and familiar shape have looked good for decades. More importantly for firearms enthusiasts, Aviators have real roots in military aviation. They later became associated … Read more
The Mesa Tactical SureShell Carrier and Rail is not just a way to add more ammunition to a shotgun that already holds plenty. The Kel-Tec KSG has impressive 12 gauge capacity thanks to its compact bullpup layout and dual selectable magazine tubes. The real appeal of this upgrade is that it adds more onboard shell … Read more
This COAST PTX35R review covers a compact rechargeable pistol light with a feature I did not expect to appreciate as much as I did: an adjustable spot-to-flood beam. Weapon-mounted lights are not new, and there are already plenty of familiar names in this space. Streamlight, SureFire, Viridian, and Olight all have their fans. COAST is … Read more
This Timney Calvin Elite two stage trigger review started as a simple upgrade plan for my 6.5 Creedmoor rifle. But because swapping a Remington 700 pattern trigger is quick, I also installed it in my Bergara B-14R to get a better feel for the break without recoil and noise masking what the trigger was actually … Read more
The CZ 457 Lux is the kind of rifle that makes you want to shoot iron sights. It has a walnut stock, a long barrel, a classic profile, and none of the modern tactical styling that seems to find its way onto so many rimfire rifles these days. Sure, I could mount a scope on … Read more