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If you are looking for a precise mini-red dot optic for your rifle or pistol, the Razor provides a crystal-clear field of view and rapid acquisition for any environment.
Introduced in 2012, the Razor Red Dot Sight (RDS) by Vortex 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 Razor is made from a single piece of aircraft-grade aluminum, giving it a high-degree of shock resistance. All threads and battery compartment are sealed with rubberized O-rings that make the Vortex waterproof from moisture. Overall the exterior is in a hard, matte-black anodized finish. There is an included lockout feature built into the rear of the optic that will prevent slippage to the adjustment dials, and requires a hex key to tighten/loosen.
The diode inside the housing is projected on XR™ Fully Multi-Coated glass, and sheltered by the optic’s flared shroud. It projects either a 3MOA reticle (intended for rifles), or 6MOA (for pistols) based on your selection at the time of purchase. Intensity is adjusted by a two-button polymer switch at the base of the glass with nine levels of brightness, while the ON/OFF function is done by press-holding the up chevron (ON) or down (OFF). The glass itself is further protected in an ArmorTek ® coating to fortify scratch resistance.
The CR2032 battery provides approximately 150 hours of life on the brightest intensity (or 30,000 hours at the lowest), and is side-mounted off the RDS’s right side to facilitate changing power sources while leaving the optic mounted. There is a powersave feature that after six hours of inactivity, the Razor will automatically power off and thus conserve battery life.
Specifications
It should be noted various mounting plates are available by Vortex or other retailers to mount the Razor directly to handgun slides, thus negating the need for a picatinny rail. As all its products, Vortex covers the Razor under a lifetime VIP warranty coverage.

Product Evaluation Scores:
Overall Rating – Above Average (19/25)
Product Link: https://vortexoptics.com/red-dots/razor-red-dot/vortex-razor-red-dot.html?vortex_reticle=942
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.
Introduced in 2019, the Brace Strap by Flatline Fiber Company is intended to be a simple drop-in replacement for the factory straps included to the popular SBA3 AR pistol brace from SB Tactical. The recent threat by the ATF to move AR pistols under the NFA, such accessories are becoming increasingly in high demand.


Made from milspec A-A-55301 nylon webbing, the 1” wide Brace Strap is a single 1” wide strap that is threaded through a polymer slide buckle, and folded back to be secured via hook-and-loop.


The PRS uses TEX 90 bonded nylon thread throughout for its maximum durability against moisture rot and tensile strength.
The intent of the Brace Strap is that it adds rigidity to the SBA3 brace and prevents inadvertent “rolling” of the open-ended forearm support wings, which can result in permanent deformation of the brace.


Specifications:
The Brace Strap is available in eight different colors to include Black (featured), various Multicam patterns, or camo colors.

Product Evaluation Scores:
Overall Rating – Average (14/25)
Product Link: https://flatlinefiberco.com/product/brace-strap/

I am reviewing this product as a courtesy to the manufacturer and via High Ground Media, LLC, 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.
Built on a legacy of outdoor gear and accessories, the 2020 Tour is the newest version to one of the most popular lower lumbar waist packs offered by Mountainsmith. The 2020 Tour comes in varying sizes, to fit the individual’s needs on the trail, but all versions offer the beneficial features built on the pack’s 40+ year evolution that make it ideal for the many miles one will obviously travel with it.


Made from an overall 420D Oxford Nylon material, this weave blend gives the 2020 Tour the needed flexibility to be both durable as well as dynamic enough to meet the needs of the user. And while the Tour comes in several sizes, the most popular is the 11.5″ (L) x 10″ (H) x 5″ (W) variant with approximately 9L of overall storage space (featured).




At the front is a four-point compression attachment system that is intended to hold fleece jackets, blankets, or other bulkier items. The top two points of the system are ABS plastic toggle buttons that allow for adjusting the 4” of shock cord on either side. This The idea being that the four-point compression attachment system can hold bulkier items against the front body of the Tour itself. On the front flap of the compression attachment system are four nylon bands (one in each corner) for attaching carabiner rings or other attachment items.



On the front of the 2020 Tour and just above the compression attachment system is a thick 10” YKK zipper that opens into a 12” (L) x 8” (H) accessory pouch with a key lanyard. The pull-tab to the YKK zipper itself includes a band of nylon with a rubberized endpoint for more tactile feel and secure pull.


On either side of the 2020 Tour is a mesh and elastic sleeve for up to 32oz. drinking bottles with an adjustable cinch band of shock cord on the top. The mesh material is ideal for drinking bottles to assist in the evaporation of excess/spilled moisture or other condensation.




Continuing from its points on the front and side are four adjustment straps (two per side) that adjust the tension and width of the 2020 Tour to the waist belt itself.

The waist belt consists of a 7” (L) YKK zippered pouch on the right side, and a 5.5” (L) mesh pocket on the left with an elastic band opening. Both pockets are large enough to accommodate plus-sized cellphones or other electronics and immediate-need items.




The interior of the waist belt consists of 1” open-cell foam padding with a mesh fabric for maximum breathability against the body. The waist belt material runs behind, and attaches to the 2020 Tour by, a semi-rigid and contoured closed-cell EVA pad that allows for FreeFlow air passage when against the body and improve air flow.



The waist belt secures with an ABS plastic slide-release buckle, and has 12” of adjustable length on either side to account for between 28” to 48” waistlines. When not in use, the waistband can be stowed behind the semi-rigid, contoured closed-cell pad.


On the backpanel of the 2020 Tour is a pass-through slot near the top for headphones or hydration tube, and two ABS plastic buckles for use with the optional shoulder strap (included) when carried in that desired function. Between the backpanel and semi-rigid and contoured closed-cell EVA pad for the waist belt is a 8.5” (L) stash pocket that can be used for storing a variety of flat items.

Along the top of the 2020 Tour is a thick 16” YKK zipper with similar nylon and rubberized endpoint as the front zipper. This zipper runs along the entire length of the top and both sides for maximum access into the main interior storage space. On either side of the zipper is a carrying handle that allows the 2020 Tour to be hand carried as a pouch or handbag when desired.


The main storage space for the 2020 Tour is divided into two 210D nylon sections thanks to a foam divider panel that runs the length of the interior. On the inner-facing side is a 11” pocket for a horizontal hydration bladder or electronics, with the pass-through slot at the top. This pocket also has an internal foam pad between the pocket and the bag’s exterior to prevent transfer of heat or moisture.



Oppositely, is a 11.5” (L) x 10” (H) x 3” (W) open storage space for a variety of items, while on the outward-facing side is a small 9” (L) zippered pouch.
The 2020 Tour is available in Black (featured), Rust Brown (featured), Moss Green, and Asphalt Grey.





Product Evaluation Scores:
Overall Rating – Average (16/25)
Product Link: https://mountainsmith.com/2020-tour-lumbar.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.