Accessories

Organize Your Butt Off with this Vanquest Gear

By Tom McHale|2025-01-16T09:16:40-05:00January 16th, 2025|

I organize each of my hundreds of albums and CDs in alphabetical order by artist. If i don’t delete them, I folder each and every one of the hundreds of emails I receive daily by topic. You get the idea. Maybe that’s why I love Vanquest gear, especially this nifty little organizer. It’s designed to operate both standalone or as an add on. (or add in) to a larger pack or bag. Check out the details...

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5 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Shooting Enthusiast

By Tom McHale|2024-12-20T10:19:15-05:00December 20th, 2024|

Hurting for gift ideas? Here are some moderately-priced ideas for the shooting enthusiast in your life.

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The Right Grips Can Make All the Difference

By Tom McHale|2024-11-15T11:59:15-05:00November 15th, 2024|

The right grips can make all the difference. Sometimes, original factory designs (primarily on older guns) are just… wrong. Other times, individual hand size and shape don’t quite mesh with the shape of your particular gun. Whatever the reason, customizing grips can make a big difference in how well you handle and shoot your handgun.

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Handiest Bench Block for Gun Maintenance?

By Tom McHale|2024-11-15T11:50:33-05:00November 14th, 2024|

This nifty little accessory from OTIS Technology is one of those things I end up using all the time. It’s made from hard rubber, so it won’t mar your firearm and has 11 holes for driving out pins and such. Different “groove” cutouts on both sides keep things like barrels, slides and frames still while you're cleaning or doing routine maintenance.

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Silence? Or Not So Much? Are Suppressors Really Hearing Safe?

By Tom McHale|2024-11-08T11:43:27-05:00November 8th, 2024|

The devil is always in the details. We hear about suppressors making shooting “hearing safe.” Is that true? Well, yes. And, no. It all depends. Here’s a brief look at some of the science behind silencing and suppression of firearms and what you need to know to be sure you’re not permanently destroying your hearing.

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Sunnybag LEAF MINI Solar Charger

By Tom McHale|2024-11-08T11:48:13-05:00November 1st, 2024|

Here’s a nifty backpack-sized solar charging panel for your portable electronic devices. In direct sunlight, it spits out 1 amp at 5 volts—enough to charge a smartphone or GPS unit in a couple of hours.

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Silence? Or Not So Much? Is it Safe to Shoot Suppressed Without Hearing Protection?

By Tom McHale|2024-03-29T12:17:30-04:00March 29th, 2024|

Suppressors reduce the sounds levels of gunshots—a lot. Technically, most of them reduce the sound signature to a level most claim is “hearing safe” or at least below the point of causing instant hearing damage. So, what’s the bottom line? Is it safe to shoot suppressed without hearing protection? The answer is… it depends.

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Miracle Sight Adjuster: Sight Punch vs. Sight Drifter

By Tom McHale|2024-03-21T12:09:47-04:00March 21st, 2024|

I’ve always wanted to try one of these as it’s somewhat difficult, bordering on impossible for mere non-gunsmith mortals, to adjust a tight steel front or rear sight without making a mess of either the sight or the punch.

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The Joys of Ballistol

By Tom McHale|2024-03-20T09:12:55-04:00March 20th, 2024|

You experienced shooters and professional tinkerers out there likely already know many of the uses for this stuff, but for those youngsters reading this, here’s a valuable tip: Look for the green can.

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SHOT Show 2024: A Festival of Gear You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Tom McHale|2024-02-02T13:08:27-05:00February 2nd, 2024|

If you give typewriters to an infinite number of monkeys, eventually, one of them is going to write War and Peace, word for word. If you gather 2,500 outdoor industry manufacturers and give each one of them an exhibit booth at the SHOT Show, you’re going to create a line precisely 13.9 miles long. That’s a real number, and I walked all of it, wearing a suit, carrying a briefcase, and, at least at the beginning, tie, until I about passed out from exertion. The other thing you’ll find is there’s a lot of cool and useful gear just waiting to be discovered.

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