My Gun Culture Recommended Shooting Gear
We check out lot's of shooting gear - holsters, tactical lights, gun lasers, optics, red dot sights, ammunition, reloading supplies and equipment, shooting bags, holsters of all kinds, and much, much more. While we can't do an in depth review of everything that crosses the shooting bench, we can help filter out what works well - and what doesn't. If you see an item listed in our buyers guide, we've used it, we like it, and we believe in it.
Latest Buyers Guide Additions:
Ammo Review: Speer Gold Dot .357 Sig 125 Grain Bonded Hollow Point Ammunition
Speer Gold Dot .357 Sig 125 Grain Bonded Hollow Point Ammunition It's no secret that we're big fans of the .357 Sig cartridge around here. We've had a lot of fun and learned a few things while checking out the Glock 31 Gen 4 and Glock 32 Gen 3. So we jumped on the opportunity to do some testing … [Read More...]
Grime Boss Hand Wipes – A Shooting Bag Necessity
The best part of our annual SHOT Show pilgrimage is learning about new products from fascinating people. One guy in particular took top honors for cleanest and freshest handshake. He was representing Grime Boss Hand Wipes at the Realtree Outdoors booth. That's where he accosted us and asked … [Read More...]
SOG Twitch II Partially Serrated Folding Knife
We stopped by the SOG booth at the 2012 NRA Annual Meeting and had a great discussion with the nice folks at SOG about everyday folding knives. We quickly ended up checking out the SOG Twitch line of pocket folders. Available in at least three different sizes, with several finishes, and with … [Read More...]
Buyers Guide: Blackhawk! Leather Speed Classic Gun Holster
We recently reviewed the Blackhawk! Leather Speed Classic Holster for a Ruger LCR revolver and found it to be an excellent concealed carry solution for several reasons. It's discreet. The design causes the revolver to ride high relative to the belt line. This makes for easier concealment and … [Read More...]
Buyers Guide: Crimson Trace Green Laserguard for Glock LG-452
We reviewed one of the first pre-production Crimson Trace Green Laserguards for Glocks (LG-452) a couple of months ago and found it, well, awesome. What's the big deal? This. Green lasers are highly visible. Day, night, dusk, twilight, bright sunlight - you name it. We found that you can … [Read More...]
Hot Caliber Custom Jewelry – Key Ring A Bling Bling
Hot Caliber makes some cool stuff for shooting aficionados. The basic idea is that, through thousands of rounds shot at steel, they've figured out how to get nice flattened bullet patterns. These are reproduced - exactly - into silver jewelry via some sort of top-secret lost wax technique. … [Read More...]
Buyers Guide: Crimson Trace Lightguard for 1911 LTG-701
Although not invented by the late John Moses Browning, may he rest in peace, the Crimson Trace Lightguard for 1911's was invented by the Association of Optics Genii - that's plural for more than one genius by the way. Or so we're claiming. When we did a full review of the Crimson Trace … [Read More...]
Glam Gun Girl Shooting Lady in Formal Wear T-Shirt
Fun juxtaposition of lady in formal wear with a pistol. Very Bond-villain-ish... Shirts styles are customizable. Available Here Glam Gun Girl Shooting Lady in Formal Wear T-Shirt … [Read More...]
Cold Steel “The Spike” Series Neck Knives
Here's a little something different for today. We bought a Cold Steel Spike Neck Knife years ago, well, just because. It has turned out to be one handy piece of gear. The Spike Series Neck Knives are fashioned from a solid piece of steel, and depending on the specific model, feature about a 4 … [Read More...]
Buyers Guide: Galco King Tuk Inside the Waistband (IWB) Concealed Carry Holster
If you're one to appreciate quality of construction and attention to detail in your gear, then you'll love the Galco King Tuk IWB Concealed Carry Holster. There's a lot of noise about CrossBreed Holsters, and they make a fine product as well - we have two at last count - but quite frankly, the … [Read More...]
Holster Review: Blackhawk Leather Dual Magazine Pouch / Carrier
We've gotten pretty attached to this particular piece of gear. Or maybe it's the other way around... The standout feature of the Blackhawk Leather Dual Magazine Pouch is convenience. As you can see from the photo, there are numerous ways to attach this magazine carrier to your body. The … [Read More...]
Buyers Guide: Winchester Elite PDX1 Defender Ammunition .357 Magnum 125 Grain
In our recent ammo review, we found the Winchester Elite PDX1 Defender .357 Magnum 125 grain load to be supremely effective. Velocity was quite respectable, even out of a short barrel snubnose revolver. We measured that at 1,214 feet per second on average, as measures by our Shooting Chrony Beta … [Read More...]
Buyers Guide: Blackhawk Leather Check-Six Gun Holster
We recently did a full holster review on the Blackhawk Leather Check-Six Holster and found it to be amazingly versatile. You can use it as a small of back holster You can use it as a small of kidney holster You can use it as a small of behind the hip holster It has an open top design … [Read More...]
Suunto Core Black Military Watch
I've been wearing a Suunto Core Black Military watch just about daily for nine months now. Being particularly hard on watches, I was curious to see how it held up to daily abuse - especially the watch face. I tend to wipe those out pretty quickly with various gouges and scratches. The Suunto … [Read More...]
Hot Caliber Flattened Bullet Cufflinks
The coolest in shooting related bling (jewelry) comes from our friends at Hot Caliber. Though trial, error, and downright magic, they've figured out a process to make one of a kind jewelry pieces from bullets shot at steel. And no, it's not lead jewelry. They use a top-secret lost wax technique … [Read More...]
Sniper Girl T-Shirt
Ladies T-Shirt with sniper girl silhouette on the front and standing sniper girl on the back. Worn to perfection, this shirt is made by Alternative Apparel. The destroyed tee has grinding at the sleeves, collar and bottom. Pre-washed so there’s no shrinkage. White/Black: 100% cotton. Colors: … [Read More...]
Hornady Lock and Load AP Progressive Reloading Press
If you have started the fun and adventurous hobby of reloading your own ammunition, otherwise known as cooking with explosives (OK technically, they're high burn rate propellants), you might want to check out the Hornady Lock and Load. We've been using a Hornady Lock and Load AP progressive … [Read More...]
Galco SB3 Dress Belt / Gun Belt
The Galco SB3 Dress Belt is another great example of a durable and purpose built gun belt. Constructed from premium saddle leather, the Galco belt looks more the part of a true dress belt than other models on the market. With a 1-1/2” width and sturdy construction, this belt does a great job of … [Read More...]
Holster Review: DeSantis Cozy Partner Holster
Our test model for the Cozy Partner fits a Walther PPK or Walther PP. It’s got solid snapping belt loops and a screw adjustment for setting your preferred retention strength. This model also features a memory band that holds the holster mouth open to ease one-handed re-holstering. It’s a very … [Read More...]
Buyers Guide: Magtech First Defense .45ACP 165 grain Ammo
We recently did a full gun review of a Springfield Armory TRP 1911 Armory Kote. In the process, we tested a broad array of practice and self defense ammo. Magtech First Defense bullets are constructed from 100% copper, thereby eliminating the potential downfalls of traditional jacketed … [Read More...]
Buyers Guide: The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery by Massad Ayoob
We’ve enjoyed reading Massad Ayoob’s articles in various publications like American Handgunner and Combat Handguns for years. It’s clear that he has amassed a wealth of knowledge of all things shooting and self-defense related during his law enforcement, training, and writing … [Read More...]
Buyers Guide: GunDigest Shooter’s Guide to the 1911 by Robert Campbell
The GunDigest Shooter’s Guide to the 1911 by Robert Campbellis a biased, one-sided, total fanboi-ish, and ridiculously positive review of the 1911 pistol platform. And that’s exactly what makes this book such a joy to read. If I choose to read a book about the 1911, I sure hope it’s … [Read More...]
Book Review: American Heroes in Special Operations by Oliver North
American Heroes in Special Operations by Oliver North is one of those ‘must reads’. We were fortunate enough to meet Colonel North and get a signed copy of this book at the 2012 NRA Annual Meeting. Needless to say, we started in on this book immediately. Over a dozen different trips … [Read More...]
Buyers Guide: Remington Golden Saber .45 ACP +P 185 grain JHP
The standard pressure Remington Golden Saber .45ACP 185 grain load clocked in at an average of 1,062 feet per second out a full size government model 1911, the +P load added just over 100 feet per second in velocity. Measured 15 feet from the muzzle with our Shooting Chrony Beta Master, the +P load … [Read More...]
Buyers Guide: Remington Golden Saber .45 ACP 185 grain JHP Ammunition
We recently did a full review of Remington Golden Saber .45 ACP 185 grain self defense ammo and found it to perform with excellence. Shooting it from a full length 1911 platform - the Springfield Armory TRP 1911 Armory Kote - it achieved average velocity of 1,062 feet per second. More … [Read More...]
