Category: Reviews

Here is a video comparison of the characteristics and performance of the PWS FSC30 and BCE BABC. For informational purposes as to what went in to this video: - 4.6GB of raw video, photo, and audio data - 75 separate audio/narration takes/tracks - 10 hours of video production time - 3 computer programs - 30 minutes of studio photography - 4 cameras - 2 microphones - 860 rounds of 7.62x51 - 18 hours at the range over 4 months time (that is, time spent specifically on evaluating the performance of… Read More

The Kimber Rimfire Target conversion kit - or a competing kit of similar quality - is a must have for 1911 owners, in my opinion. I've owned this one for years and use it more than practically any other firearm-related product I own.

It's been two years since I first started electroless nickel plating firearms, and I figured it was time for a two-year followup. The original post is located here. Although I posted that in October of 2009, I started using the kit in July of that year. I am very pleased with the results. If you are familiar with the process, you may find the first few minutes of the video boring. If you aren't, it's a general description of the electroless nickel plating kit, which might be as good of… Read More

Spike's Tactical sent two Dynacomps for me to review, so I installed them on a few AR-15s that looked as if they needed a spiffy new part - my 16" Spikes lightweight carbine and my 20" A5-type rifle. Here are my initial impressions after a few weeks with the devices. The Dynacomps are priced at $89.95 and feature a Melonite finish.

I have a love/hate relationship with my Kimber 1911s, as those who have seen my Custom II review know. I bought this Stainless II in 9mm almost three years ago, and shoot it quite often. In its original configuration, it was simply nonfunctional. However, it didn't take me too long to toss most of the Kimber parts and turn it into a very useful handgun. Would I do it over again? I don't know.

A short review of the Mossberg 500 shotgun. I've owned this example for a year or so, and find it to be fun to shoot as well as a versatile and useful weapon.

Although this review focuses on the Cane & Derby product and is not technically a comparison, I refer to NTAC and Raven Concealment holsters throughout to provide a frame of reference for my opinions. I've been carrying a concealed handgun with various kydex holsters for years. My first experience with kydex came from the half-leather, half-Kydex "hybrid" holsters, namely, the Comp-Tac MTAC. I still use these occasionally, but only when I have no other choice - I've found that all-kydex models are far, far better for concealed carry. In January… Read More

The Marlin Papoose is a fun to shoot and quite accurate takedown .22. It's easy to have with you almost anywhere you can carry a backpack. Cost is approximately $250 and it weighs 3.25lbs. What's not to like?

Here's the 3 month update on the Glock beavertail. The original video can be found here. I plan on making another video in approximately 3-4 months, as I get more time with the weapon. I'd like to thank GunsForSale for providing the 9mm and .40 S&W ammo used for this video, and Glock for the beavertail backstrap.

After putting quite a bit of 5.45 and 5.56 through the Rainier XTC over the last 9 months, I feel pretty confident in saying that it's the best muzzle compensator value on the market.