Here is a collection of gear reviews we have done on BlueSheepdog.com. We know that you rely heavily on the gear you carry into the field, and that crappy equipment can make your job even harder. We aim to give you honest gear reviews so you don’t waste money on products that will quickly fail or not live up to the marketing hype.
We’ve got a lot more in the pipeline, so expect to see even more gear reviews in the near future. If you have a specific request, feel free to let us know. We can’t review everything, but we will make an effort to get your requests tested and written up.
Gun Reviews
We have evaluated a variety of law enforcement and CCW firearms suitable for police officers and law-abiding citizens alike. See all of our gun reviews here.
Recommended Products
Fits Most Gun Sizes: Our pistol holster was designed to accommodate most size firearm from a sub-compact handgun all the way up to a full-size. Fits perfectly on Glock 17, 19, 23, 38, 25, 32, 26, 27, 29, 30, 39, 28, 33,36 42, 43, 43x. It is also compatible with 1911, Sig Sauer P226&P238&P365, S&W, M&P, Ruger, Springfield, Kimber, Walther, and more 9mm, 380, 45ACP pistols,NOTICE: Gun attachments like laser sight and flashlight are not recommended to use with our holster
One Holster Fits All Hand Gun - The holster fits small subcompact, compact, and even full size pistols and revolvers, Glock 19, 23, 38, 25, 32, 26, 27, 29, 30, 39, 28, 33, 42, 43, 36, Smith and Wesson, Bodyguard, M&P Shield, Sig Sauer, Ruger, Kahr, Beretta, Springfield, Taurus, Kimber, Rock Island, Bersa, Kel Tec, Walther, and more.
TACTICAL SLING BAG with 2 HOLSTERS. Color: BLACK. SIZE: 10” x 7” for the main compartment and 16”x 7” (in) total with the upper sling pocket.
Flashlight Reviews
Be sure to see all of our police flashlight reviews for a look at the best tactical lights available. We also have a number of older reviews that we’ve kept around since the lights can still be found in some uniform shops.
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【30W OUTPUT | 10000 HIGH LUMENS】Shadowhawk S1476 super bright flashlight is equipped with an upgraded XHP70.2 LED chip, achieves 30% greater luminous flux than other lamp beads in the market, maxing up to 10000 lm. With an amazing 30W output, the high powered flashlight provides high brightness, not only can easily illuminate the whole room and backyard, but also can easily penetrate dust and fog well, comparable to car fog lamps, especially suitable for any situation with low visibility.
VERSATILE APPLICATIONS: This Tactical-grade flashlight excels in duty patrols, emergency rescue, mountaineering, Security Patrols inspections, and wilderness camping. With a maximum beam distance of 1640 feet (500meters), this 2,200-lumen tactical flashlight is the perfect choice for police tactical gear.
ULTRA-BRIGHT 3000-LUMEN OUTPUT – From nighttime hiking and camping to emergency situations, the SK30 delivers up to 3000 lumens and a 392-meter beam distance in Turbo mode for up to 70 seconds. For longer-lasting illumination, High mode provides 1000 lumens for 12 minutes before stepping down to 780 lumens for up to 2 hours.
Knife Reviews
Knives are simply tools like any other. We consider them important for law enforcement work – typically as a standard tool, but occasionally as a defensive weapon. Don’t miss our knife reviews for additional information.
Book Reviews
- 68W: Combat Medic Skills Book Review – Written and video review of the best book I have come across on trauma care under fire. Perfect for any law enforcement officer who wants to learn how to keep himself or his partner alive after being injured in combat.
- Criminal Interdiction Book Review – Richard gives us his take on this new book from a Florida Highway Patrol trooper. How does it compare to the seminal work on interdiction, Tactics for Criminal Patrol? Read and find out.
Tactical Gear
- 5.11 VTAC LBE Vest Review – Randall reviews a load-bearing vest from 5.11 that he set up as a “bail out” rig. If you have any interest in a vest rig, make sure you check out his report.
- Bust A Cap Window Breaker – Need to get through glass? Any cop that has smacked a window with a flashlight knows it is not as easy as it looks. Check out the Bust a Cap review for a low cost, but highly effective, tool to do just that.
- Gerber Ding Bong Breaching Tool – Gerber is now selling a compact, 3-in-1 breaching tool that is suitable for both uniform patrol and SWAT teams. It combines a prytool, battering ram and breaching hammer into one unit. Aaron, one of our resident SWAT guys, takes a look at the Ding Dong and lets you know what he things.
- Kubotan: A Forgotten Piece of Police Equipment – Some newer officers don’t even know what a kubotan is, while many older officers have forgotten about it. Not Randy, and he tells us why the tool is still relevant today.
- Uncle Mike’s Breacher Vest Review – A look at this vest as an alternative to a bailout bag. Also, make sure you check out Randall’s review on the 5.11 VTAC LBE vest at the top of this page.
Firearms Accessories
- Ameriglo Agent Night Sights – Aaron takes a look at the Agent Night Sights on his Glock 22 pistol. How do they stack up against the stock night sights? Take a read for the full evaluation.
- Carlson’s Tactical Breacher Muzzle Brake – For a tactical team needing to make emergency entry during a hostage rescue, defeating a door quickly is imperative. This specially designed muzzle brake helps you do just that.
- CrossBreed SuperTuck Holster Review – In this review, Aaron takes a look at the IWB rig from CrossBreed that launched the hybrid holster design. It proved to be a solid performer, though I was surprised by one thing.
- ETS Glock 42 and Glock 43 Magazines – We take a look at the cheapest Glock 43 magazines on the market, and it turns out they are pretty good. At less than $15 each, they are impressive.
- Fixxxer Front Sight Tool – Designed for Glock pistols, the Fixxxer allows for a quick and easy replacement of your front sight. In this review, Aaron replaced the sights on his Glock 22 and shows the tool in action.
- In Pursuit of the Ultimate Retention Holster by Captain Mike Boyle – Captain Boyle looks at the history of retention holsters and what is currently available for police officers.
- ITW FastMag Review – Aaron gives us a great review of the FastMag system from ITW. Lots of details pictures, plus a video to show them in action.
- J Dewey Pistol Cleaning Kit Review – The J Dewey Company makes some incredible cleaning kits, and we take a look at one of them.
- Rusty’s Rags LE Pistol Care Kit Review – Detailed look at a pistol care kit from Rusty’s Rags. This was a great kit for the locker to keep your gun clean and running smooth.
- Strike Industries Glock Grip Plug – Do you hate that hole in the back of your Glock’s pistol grip? Why not use it to store a tool. We review the updated Strike Industries Grip Plug.
- Strike Industries Viper Enhanced AR-15 Pistol Grip – Strike Industries has a new set of AR pistol grips on the market. They offer a new angle on the standard grip and we have an early look.
Training Classes and Tools
- Armed Response Video Review: Lasers for Handguns – Training is being cut back at many departments and video-based training courses can help fill the gap. This is a really good video on using lasers for sighting a handgun.
- MantisX Firearms Training System Review – Aaron takes a very detailed look at the MantisX training system. He points out its strengths and weaknesses plus shows exactly how trainers can incorporate it into their programs.
- UTM Civilian Training Ammunition Review [Updated] – Aaron and members of his SWAT team put the UTM Civilian Training Ammunition through its paces. Their findings may surprise you.
Safety Gear
- Ares Cut Resistant Gloves from PPSS Group – Protecting your hands from edged weapons is great, but do these Ares gloves hold up? Watch the video and I think you will be impressed. I know I was blown away by how good these things were.
- Laser Speed Devices – Round Up Comparison – A look at several new laser speed measuring devices that are coming on the market. Some are much better than others at delivering accurate speed measurements.
- Magnum Intrepid HPi Running Shoes – A review of the new running shoes from Magnum Boots. The shoes offer another choice in exercise shoes, but do they live up to the hype?
- Morphix Chameleon Review: Toxic Chemical Detector – Don’t walk into a toxic environment as a “blue canary.” The Morphix Chameleon gives cops a fighting chance when it comes to poisons and chemicals.