Reviews

Shooting Sticks: Useful or Useless?

When deciding which sticks are best for you, it’s important to do the usual and think about what you’re doing with them. If you’re going to be hiking into the mountains for a hunt, you probably don’t want bulky shooting sticks. And if you tend to put a fair amount of pressure on them, you don’t want a slender model that’s literally going to buckle under the weight.

Streamlight TLR RM 2: Full Review

This is my first time using the TLR RM 2 light, but it appears to be a solid light. During other reviews, I have put their lights through multiple reliability tests. These include dropping them on concrete, freezing them, submerged in water, etc. At some point, I will put this light through the same tests, but I have no doubt it will hold up just fine.

Sig Sauer P365 vs. P365XL: Is There Really A Difference?

Is the Sig Sauer P365XL any better than the standard P365? What are the differences? And are those differences true improvements, or just a way to help customers part with more cash?

Daniel Defense DDM4 A1 RIII: Worth the Price Tag?

Besides the bare bones, the DDM4 also comes with a Daniel Defenses “Grip-N-Rip” charging handle. This is an extended charging handle made from 7075-T6 aluminum with stainless steel roll pins. I like the size of the charging handle because it sticks out just enough to get a good grip on it without catching on things.

IWI Zion-15 Rifle: Quality and Value

The tolerances are tight with no rattling. It was smooth and accurate. The B5 furniture made it comfortable. It’s just a nice firearm. But, as I said before, that’s what we expect from IWI. Between us, we own four IWI pistols, and they all run like champs.

Ruger No. 1 Varminter Rifle: Classic Style

The Ruger No. 1 Varminter rifle is still sought after, but it is very difficult to find these days, much less at an affordable price. This 1976 Bicentennial edition is a stellar example of the craftsmanship of years gone by that we just don't see anymore. The heft of the heavy barrel, along with the walnut stock, is solid and pleasing. These rifles are capable of excellent accuracy with a very strong action. The action works as smoothly as butter, making it a real pleasure and novelty to operate. Overall, it's a unique and interesting rifle!

Holosun 407K X2: Subcompact Sweetness

The Holosun 407K X2 is priced very competitively, and you get a lot for your money. It's not a budget optic but rather a quality optic at an attractive price. Holosun's reputation has grown over the years, and they've moved way beyond the "budget" tag. If that sounds like something that interests you, you're in luck. GunMag Warehouse has Holosun 407K red and green dots in stock right now. Check 'em out.

Vortex Crossfire HD 1400 Laser Rangefinder Review

The Vortex Crossfire HD 1400 rangefinder has made me more precise in my shots, and it will admittedly help me in the deer woods. So, here’s my take on the Vortex Crossfire HD 1400 from a guy who often grumbles about relying too heavily on technology.

Calico M950: The Future Blaster That Never Was

I only have one drum for the M950, but I imagine reloads aren't super fast. The gun lacks a last-round bolt hold open device. There is a manual bolt lock but not an automatic one. It's also a process to remove and insert a new magazine. I guess that's a good argument for getting the 100-round drum instead of the 50-round drum. Who needs to reload then?

Scoping a Ruger 10/22 Carbine: Is It Realistic?

Is it worth scoping the little Ruger 10/22? We think so.