
Made from durable Cordura nylon, The Bronx provides a sleek, and unassuming way to transport your firearms from home to range, without drawing the curious eye or unwanted attention.
Made from durable Cordura nylon, The Bronx provides a sleek, and unassuming way to transport your firearms from home to range, without drawing the curious eye or unwanted attention.
The Elite Cooler series, Pelican has brought its rugged hard case design to those who need to keep the supplies or harvest cold for extended periods of time.
Often storage of your helmet is one of the last things considered when packing away your lid. But when you consider the cost of the helmet, hearing protection, and night vision—the dollar amount represented in such a small number of items can get exponential pretty quick. Enter the Padded Helmet Case by T3 Gear that can be used independently or in conjunction with the Gen 3 Kit Bag or other similar gear storage containers.
Designed by the folks at Grey Ghost Gear, the Wanderer Messenger Bag is intended to blend the utility of Every Day Carry (EDC) for the armed citizen, with the low-profile exterior and function of a civilian messenger bag.
Highlighted by 2AlphaTrainingGroup, this handgun drill is intended to focus on pistol fundamentals, and stress footwork with rapid target acquisition.
In recognition of Elisjsha Dicken, 22, of Seymour, Indiana who single-handedly stopped an active shooter at the Greenwood Park Mall on 17 July, 2022. Dicken, who is credited with saving multiple lives, identified […]
Understanding the aspects of today’s modern helmets, and what delineates two of the top competitors on the market, is often a core question to those considering a future purchase.
Introduced in 2021, Low Viz/Overt (LVZ/OVT) Plate Carrier by Otte Gear is intended as a cost efficient, entry-level plate carrier for every-day civilians.
In February of 2022, T3 Gear released its new line of laminate nylon products to include a new laser cut T3 Admin Pouch, Magazine Pouches, and a Utility Pouch. All of these were in conjunction with T3’s new Laminate Cut Plate Carrier.
Initially introduced in 2018 as the Kadre Short, the Kadre XP was upgraded and released in early 2022 to provide improved ventilation and pocket storage.
Intended as a means to transport your valuable gear, firearms, or anything that needs to be protected – the 1650 Protector Case is part of Pelican’s Protector series that provides significant storage, and maximum padding. Pelican has long-established itself as the leader in protective hard cases that come in varying dimensions to meet any mission need. The 1650 now comes available with the newly released option of adding an EZ Click MOLLE Panel to the lid and thereby expand on the case’s storage and function.
As with all Pelican cases, the 1650 Protector Case is made from Polypropylene to deliver a watertight, crushproof, and dustproof case that provides a significant amount of external protection and stackabiliy. The 1650 Protector Case itself has six locking and four support cleats designed on the bottom to interlock onto the lid’s design and reinforce its stacking strength.
Exterior
With an overall exterior dimension of 31.59” (L) x 20.47” (H) x 12.45” (W), the 1650’s exterior is comprised of Pelican’s traditional open-cell polymer construction for maximum strength and an impact resistant shell.
The 1650 Protector Case includes seven C-clamp throw latches that secure the lid to the bottom. In addition, there are three double-wide, foldable handles (one on either end, and a third on the side) to aid in picking up and stacking. A collapsible tote handle helps aid in transport of the 1650 when fully loaded.
Several protective features built into the 1650 Protector Case are its stainless-steel padlock protectors, and its one automatic pressure equalization valve.
The 1650 Protector Case has four polyurethane wheels to aid in smooth rolling and easy transport of the case and its fully packed weight.
Interior
With an interior space of 28.57” (L) x 17.52” (H) x 10.65” (W), the 1650 has an overall internal storage capacity of 3.08 ft³.
A one-piece, rubberized O-ring provides a watertight seal to the interior storage space.
The 1650 Protector Case comes with two layers of open-cell pick-n-pluck foam that is customizable to meet storage needs, in addition to the convoluted lid foam and protective base layer.
Specifications:
The 1650 Protector Case comes in Black (featured), and Desert Tan.
Product Link: https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/protector/1650
Intended to easily attach into anchor points inside the lid of select Pelican Protector cases, the EZ-Click™ MOLLE Panel is new for 2021 and intended to augment other case accessories.
Made from the same rigid Polypropylene as Pelican’s hard cases, the EZ-Click MOLLE Panel has the spaced, grid pattern needed to mount any pouch, holster, or other accessory using the associated mounting style. The panel has the same performance specifications as a hard case and can withstand temperature variations between 0°F – 140°F.
The six twist-cam locking mechanisms allow for rapid and easy attachment or removal, while also allows for easy access to the rear of the panel for accessory adjustments.
Product Link: https://www.pelican.com/us/en/accessory/cases/ez-click-molle-panel/1650mp
Product Evaluation Scores:
Overall Rating – Above Average (18/25)
Product Link: https://www.pelican.com/us/en/
I am reviewing this product as a courtesy to the manufacturer and via STL Shooting Enthusiasts, so that I can evaluate it and provide my honest feedback. I am not bound by any written, verbal, or implied contract to give positive reviews. All views are my own, and based off my personal experience with the product.
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The forbidden 507C V2 by Holosun, was the optic that triggered a very short, public legal battle between its parent company, and that of Trijicon who makes the RMR. And while the legal issues were eventually settled; the 507C V2 illustrates how a competitive market, new designs, and robust housing can be made at an inexpensive cost to the consumer—that is, if the competition allows it. Today, while the revised 507C has the “X” designator, the V2 can still occasionally be found in guns stores and private sellers.
Initially released in early 2020, the 507C V2 is designed as a high-quality, open reflex optic for competitive or defensive shooters. It can be mounted to either rifle or handgun for improved cross-compatibility.
The housing of the 507 is made from a single piece of aircraft-grade 7075 T6 Aluminum, giving it a high-degree of shock resistance. All threads and the battery tray are sealed with rubberized O-rings that make the 507 waterproof from moisture. Overall the exterior is in a hard, matte-black anodized finish.
The diode inside the housing is projected on Multi-Coated glass (overall measuring 0.63” (H) x0.91 (L) field of view), and sheltered by the optic’s flared shroud. It projects a Multiple Reticle System via 2MOA dot reticle (intended for pistols), or 32MOA circle (for rifles) based on your needs. The two reticles can thus be combined for best overall application.
Brightness is adjusted by a vertical two-button polymer switch at the front of the optic with 12 levels of intensity (10 for daylight, 2 for Night Vision), while the ON/OFF function is done by press-holding the “+” (ON) or “-“ (OFF). After the litigation between Holosun and Trijicon were settled out of court, the vertical button features of the 507 was changed back to a horizontal configuration.
The CR1632 battery provides approximately 50,000 hours of life on the mid-level (Level 6) intensity and the battery tray itself is accessed via the side of the RDS to facilitate changing power sources while leaving the optic mounted.
The battery is backed up by the 507s Solar Failsafe feature which includes a small solar panel array across the bridge of the optic and sealed in a hardened, clear polymer window. The 507 also includes Holosun’s programmable “Shake Awake” so that after a specified time, if not used the optic automatically powers off, but when jostled (as if picked up or drawn) the optic’s motion sensor immediately powers on.
The 507C V2 is only available in in black, but does come in a Red or Green reticle option.
Product Evaluation Scores:
Overall Rating – Above Average (17/25)
Product Link: https://holosun.com/index/product/detail/id/104.html
I am reviewing this product as a courtesy to the manufacturer and via STL Shooting Enthusiasts, so that I can evaluate it and provide my honest feedback. I am not bound by any written, verbal, or implied contract to give positive reviews. All views are my own, and based off my personal experience with the product.
The views and opinions expressed on this website are solely those of the author. The views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of the administrative staff, and/or any/all contributors to this site.
Released at SHOT Show in 2019, the SBM4 is one of the original AR pistol braces offered by SB Tactical, and among many along its AR, AK, and shotgun models. The M4 variant features a fixed length pistol brace on a mil-spec buffer tube, and soft rubberized support wings that provide for improved comfort and function for shooters over the first SB15 brace.
As an improvement in design over the first SB15 brace, the SBM4 was intended to be a more comfortable variant, with improved ergonomic forearm support wings and a 1” hook-and-loop strap to secure the brace to the arm. The M4 brace is mounted and fixed on any AR pistol buffer tube (not included with brace).
Fully seated, the M4 has an overall length of 7.2”. Understanding these measurements can become impetrative when determining the overall length of an AR build to meet ATF regulations on AR pistols.
With a wide 2.1” rubberized body, the spine of the M4 also enables an improved cheek weld for the user. This is an improvement over the SB15, and for comparison an improvement over the smaller, thinner, and lighter Magpul CTR buttstock.
The SBM4 is only available in Black (featured) and FDE.
Product Evaluation Scores:
Overall Rating – Above Average (19/25)
Product Link: https://www.sb-tactical.com/product/sbm4/
***Editor’s Note: The history and ruling of AR/AK pistol braces is a sordid one. From the initial ATF ruling in 2014, the “clarification” letter by Max Kingery (then-acting Chief of Firearms Technology Criminal Branch) in 2015, and a second ATF ruling in 2017, and the most recent ATF clarification in 2019 the regulation agency has struggled to provide a clear ruling on the application of such devices. Specifically shouldering, the topic of proper use of braces has caused more internet arguments among “internet lawyers”. Currently ATF guidance as of 2019 states as follows:
“To the extent the January 2015 Open Letter implied or has been construed to hold; that incidental, sporadic, or situational ‘use’ of an arm-brace (in its original approved configuration) equipped firearm from a firing position at or near the shoulder was sufficient to constitute a ‘redesign,’ such interpretations are incorrect and not consistent with ATF’s interpretation of the statute or the manner in which it has historically been enforced.”
As such, Per the ATF the use of an AR/AK pistol brace comes down to intent. Thus, accidental or “sporadic” shouldering of an AR pistol brace is not illegal. When consistently shouldered however, it demonstrates the intent to subvert regulations on SBRs by utilizing the AR pistol and brace as an impromptu work-around (and thus illegal). The same is said by adding accessories intended for precise accuracy as found with an SBR, such as scopes or utilizing irons. During the course of evaluations, any shouldering of the SBA3 was purely accidental, as efforts are made to test the brace within various range iterations to the extent of design, while still adhering to ATF regulations.
I am reviewing this product as a courtesy to the manufacturer and via STL Shooting Enthusiasts, so that I can evaluate it and provide my honest feedback. I am not bound by any written, verbal, or implied contract to give positive reviews. All views are my own, and based off my personal experience with the product.
The views and opinions expressed on this website are solely those of the author. The views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of the administrative staff, and/or any/all contributors to this site.