Equipment

Articles examining firearms equipment, load-bearing gear, optics, accessories, tools, and practical equipment selection based on mission and individual needs.

P&S ModCast 381 — Variables in RDS

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Mike Branson, Tom Kelley, and Matt Landfair examine red-dot-sight manufacturing, quality control, durability, pricing, mounting, and realistic equipment requirements.

P&S ModCast 377 — Ergos and Other Fine Topics

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Brass Facts, Hop, Chuck Pressburg, and Matt Landfair examine rifle ergonomics, control placement, lights, lasers, night vision, slings, suppressors, and bullpups.

Evolution of the Dark Star Gear Apollo. 

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A decade ago my passion for wheelguns was reignited like a wildfire.  Blazing along I came across a special edition of the Ruger SP101. Had to have it. How to carry it though?  I had already learned that snubbies and AIWB went together like peas and carrots but I just couldn’t find exactly what I wanted. Well … Read more

Does Body Armor Fit Your Needs?

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The following will upset some who have not thought things through. The goal is to be smart about buying stuff and integrate with your system and mindset. If you have armor but have not trained with it, how will you perform while wearing it? How do you know how the armor affects or hinders your … Read more

The Cult of the EDC Concealment Pistol Weaponlight

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I am seeing trends in how people feel the need to go to extremes to virtue signal the use of weaponlights on every day carry concealment pistols. Not every weaponlight is equal and most are plain underpowered for their task. Most of the pro weaponlight people seem to latch onto the idea of weaponlights due … Read more

Unity Tactical FAST Mount

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As more and more people realize that the phrase “there is nothing new under the sun” also applies to shooting techniques, tactics, and equipment, presenting yourself as one of the ‘early adopters’ of one of these things has become the new “in vogue” thing to do. “No, I’m not just jumping on the 2011 bandwagon, … Read more