Social media advertisements in the gun world are often for Chinese rip-offs of American products. They’re mostly near-useless or even sometimes dangerous junk. And then there’s the occasional gem. I found one of those gems recently in the form of a company called PTS Barricade. Their InstaFaceSpace profile swung across my feed and caught my … Read more
Pinty is a company I had never heard of, but when they contacted us about a review, I said sure and quickly ordered one of their Pro Series red dot optics. Pinty is a budget-based importer of optics. While I assume they are made in China, neither the website nor the optic actually says ‘Made … Read more
Firearms safety is always a primary concern (or should be), and while the big four firearms rules always apply, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room to improve. The SAFESHOOT safety system is one such way. This system is designed and developed to increase firearms safety and awareness particularly in situations where you may not be … Read more
“I have a confession to make. I like guns and gear. If you are reading this website, then you probably do as well. Nothing wrong with that. Guns are cool. Having the latest and greatest new gear makes people happy and drives growth in an industry where many of us make our living. But understand … Read more
TacStar, a subsidiary of Lyman Products, announced an addition to their existing line of aftermarket long-gun products. The newcomer is the TacStar Brass Catcher, a device that mounts to the Picatinny rail of AR-platform rifles. According to the company, the product’s aluminum component is fully adjustable and low profile, meaning it can be used in … Read more
Put down the Phillips screwdriver and hammer. Yes, I see you, banging away at your trigger pins and moments away from the inevitable slip-and-gouge across the side of your AR lower. A gouge you’ll either pay to have repaired or, more likely, leave as a permanent, scarred reminder of your penchant for the Wrong Tool … Read more
Good cigars appreciate a humid environment. Guns? Not so much. Firearms tend to accumulate. Well-maintained firearms tend to accrue value. The single best thing anyone can do to take care of your bangsticks is not to leave them in the bottom of a lake after those unfortunate boating accidents. That goes for damp basements or garages, … Read more
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