Gerber released their Gator Premium Fixed-Blade Knife this year, is a tribute to the 25-year-old line that established Gerber as a quality knife maker. From handling these knives at the SHOT Show, and having had very positive experiences with certain Gerber knives, I believe the Gerber Gator Premium knife is completely appropriate for professional use. Let's take a look at … [Read more...]
Meprolight’s New FT Bullseye Pistol Sight
The new Meprolight FT Bullseye pistol sight is the next in a line of innovative firearm accessories produced by the increasingly popular optics and sights manufacturer. The new FT Bullseye combines the front and rear sights into a unique single pistol sight located on the rear of the pistol slide. The center bullseye will only highlight when the sight is in line with the … [Read more...]
Safariland RLS – Rapid Light System
Safariland continues to expand its ever-impressive line of firearm-related accessories, with the new RLS - Rapid Light System. Designed specifically to be attached to pistols with a rail system on the front of the pistol's frame, the RLS is both versatile and practical. The Safariland RLS provides an off-set mounting system that swings left or right depending on the shooter's … [Read more...]
Does Temperature Affect Bullet Point of Impact?
Recently, Sierra Bullets put out an informational publication concerning the topic of temperature effects on bullet trajectory. This topic has been in the mainstream lexicon of precision shooters, hunters, and target shooters for decades. Opinions on the matter range from temperature doesn't affect bullet flight enough to worry about it, to others claiming a new zero must be … [Read more...]
ProTech TR-5 Tactical Knives
ProTech is one of America's outstanding knife manufacturers, and their new Tactical Response 5 (TR-5) assisted-opening knife is just another example of their fine craftsmanship. The TR-5 has several features desirable for officers in a variety of assignments and is the first spring-assisted ProTech knife. ProTech has already produced four successful Tactical Response knife … [Read more...]
New Springfield Armory OSP XDM
Springfield Armory has ventured into the reflex optic pistol market with their brand new XD(M)® OSP™ (Optical Sight Pistol). The new XD(M) OSP is designed to allow shooters to attach their choice of the most popular red dot pistol optics directly to the XD(M)® 4.5-inch pistol with no need for custom modifications. Springfield Armory's entrance into the optics-ready pistol … [Read more...]
H&K VP Series Adds FDE and Tactical
Heckler & Koch (H&K) recently announced the expansion of their incredibly popular VP-9 in 2014, H&K added the VP-40 in the summer of 2015. The new VP Series in 2014, they immediately gained applause for the well-designed and handsome appearance of their latest pistol. H&K was the first to introduce a striker-fired pistol, with the VP-70 in 1970. The … [Read more...]
Ruger American Pistol with Manual Safety
Ruger was hitting on all cylinders at SHOT Show last January, introducing the Ruger American Pistol and the Ruger Precision Rifle to very high praise. Ruger's American Pistol may have been a little late to the striker-fired, polymer framed pistol competition, but their entry is noteworthy. Ruger has recently added Ruger American Pistols with an external safety lever. Though … [Read more...]
Viridian R5 Green Lasers for Glocks
Viridian Green Laser Lights have been extremely popular laser point of aim devices, and their new Reactor Series green lasers for the very popular Glock 42 and Glock 43 appear to be another winners as well. Viridian has made green aiming lasers for firearms both popular and affordable on many of the most popular firearms in the market today. The Viridian R5 Reactor Series … [Read more...]
New Springfield Armory 1911 EMP Champion .40 S&W
Springfield Armory introduced their new 1911 EMP Champion chambered in .40 S&W earlier this year. This new 1911 option provides a 1911 option to one of the most popular law enforcement cartridges. The new Springfield Armory EMP .40 S&W is made from high quality materials, with several upgraded features coming standard. The Model 1911 has seen a very pleasant surge of … [Read more...]