In this Rattlesnake Tactical magazine review, Richard Johnson evaluates the new 34-round 9mm mags designed to work with double-stack Glock pistols. The magazines, each loaded with Blazer Brass ammunition, were provided to the author for free with the intent that they would be reviewed. Some links on this page are affiliate links. You can buy…
I continue to be impressed by the quality of Elite Survival Systems products, and I hope to relate why in this ESS Guardian EDC backpack review. I needed a low-profile backpack to carry all of my gear. I relied on another backpack for many years. While I was happy with its performance, it didn’t exactly…
If you are running a pistol caliber AR carbine, or carry a Glock handgun to back up your rifle, TriTech Tactical has a pair of new grips that may interest you. These grips store a Glock magazine in them. Designed as a replacement for the standard A2-type grip found on most AR pattern rifles, the TriTech…
The folks at Rand CLP are now offering a grease for your guns: H.A.W.G. Heavy Applications Weapons Grease, or H.A.W.G., is a non-toxic weapon lube that was originally developed for use on heavy machine guns like the Ma Deuce. Heavy machine guns generate a lot of heat, pressure and wear on their parts which necessitate…
TASER International will announce a new self-defense product at the SHOT Show called the Taser Pulse. This new unit is a compact design that is intended for concealed carry and non-law enforcement self-defense. Unlike the C2 model intended for self-defense, the new Pulse has the shape and general functioning of a compact handgun. There is a…
Caldwell will introduce a new Mag Charger designed for the AK-47 magazine. This will complement the existing AR-15 charging unit. The new Caldwell AK-47 Mag Charger takes up to 50 rounds of 7.62×39 ammo at a time and lets you quickly load the magazine. The user strokes a piston on the unit to quickly load…
Ergo Grip announced the company’s new Delta Grip will now be made for the Ruger LCR and LCRx line of revolvers. The Delta Grip is a wedge-shaped replacement grip made of strong polymer with a soft, textured rubber exterior. This should combine to provide a sturdy, yet soft grip that is easy to hold during…
With enough blinding power to peel the rotting flesh from the walking dead, the new UDR Dominator from SureFire throws 2,400 lumens of light. But, at what price does this power come? According to the manufacturer, this handheld flashlight is the first LED-based torch to produce this much output before. But raw light output alone…
ExtremeBeam has added the M-1000 Fusion to their line of flashlights. Designed to be a powerful field light, the M-1000 has a stated maximum output of 850 lumens, and light settings of high, low, and strobe. Made with a mirror-finished reflecting cone that is slow cut from a solid bar of high density aircraft aluminum,…
Live Free Arms (LF Arms) announced a pair of new magazine release buttons for the Smith & Wesson M&P line of pistols. One release is a standard length, while the second is an extended length release button. The LF Arms release buttons are machined metal – not plastic – and have a Melonite finish. MSRP…
Lancer displayed their new L7 Advanced Warfighter Magazine (AWM) at the 2014 SHOT Show. The magazine is specifically designed as an upgraded magazine for semi-auto .308 caliber (7.62x51mm) rifles. The L7 AWM continues Lancer’s famous translucent options in polymer magazines. Lancer believed that most .308 caliber polymer magazines were not strong enough to sustain repeated…
In a move to expand their popular flip-up sights, Diamondhead has announced the addition of a new polymer line of spring-loaded flip-up sights. These sights will be modeled after the original metal Diamondhead line of flip-up sights, which have been very well received with their ability to quickly guide the shooter’s eye to center. The…
Safariland announced the introduction of a new light attachment for pistols called the Rogers’ Rail Lite. The system uses a Streamlight Microstream flashlight with the rail, and the total package has a very affordable MSRP of $48. There are a number of things that I like, and do not like, about this system.
Blackhawk is producing the Diversion line of carry cases and bags that provide shooters, and CCW holders, the ability to carry their weapons in a more discreet manner. These bags are Blackhawk’s solution for active individuals who carry every day items or sports gear, and need their firearm within arm’s reach in the same bag….
Well known for its AR gear, Magpul continues to expand its offerings for AK-platform weapons. In today’s article, I review the MOE AK Grip and show you how to install one on your AK-47, AKM, or AK-74 based gun. Let’s jump right in.
I’m losing my hearing. It’s not all gone, and I don’t know how much more I might lose, but I’ve definitely lost a significant portion of it. The combination of shooting, rock concerts and sirens from the old job have conspired to rob me of more than I would have liked to have lost. As…
Looking to spend a lot of money on an AR-15 trigger that will let you spend a lot of money on ammunition? Check out the D-TR double trigger from Elftman Tactical. The D-TR is a drop-in trigger system for the AR-15 platform that introduces a second trigger guard with a double-hump, really long trigger that…
A few years ago, finding inexpensive, electronic ear muffs for hearing protection was impossible. Electronic ear pro seemed to start at $200 and go up from there. Fortunately, things have changed and they can be found from several manufacturers for less than $50. In this Howard Leight Impact Sport review, I describe one such example. Electronic…
Innovation is alive and well in the United States small business world. Â Case in point: the MagHolder magazine pouch. Made of injection-molded plastic, the one piece MagHolder carries a single spare magazine horizontally on a belt. This presents a less noticeable bulge under a concealing garment as the magazine follows a natural visual line along…
The recently announced SIG SB15 brace is now a standard option on several of the company’s pistols. The new pistols include the P516 with the 7.5″ and 10″ barrels, the SIG P556 SWAT with a 10″ barrel and the P556 Classic. The SB15 brace is a forearm brace that looks like a very short buttstock…
Magpul announced a new addition to their popular MOE line of products – the MOE Fixed Carbine Stock. Available in both Mil-Spec and Commercial models the Fixed Carbine Stock provides shooters with another option to satisfy their personal preferences, or State-mandated rifle accessories. The new addition is specifically designed for Carbine-length buffer tubes. The MOE…
