Gun & Shooting Product Reviews

This is a handy item, but it needs a second look from a design and pricing standpoint...

What could be more simple than a plastic thing against which to prop your guns? Not much, which is why this version may be a little overdone...

The Peregrine Quick-Shot is called a holster and is designed to help support the butt end of a long gun or crossbow while it's held upright, pointed upward towards the sky. Read the review to discover just how well it actually works.

This wrench is sold for use with Remington 700 and Savage 110 actions, but I wasn't happy with its fit on an Accutrigger-equipped Savage which I rebarreled. It certainly is beefy, though...

This barrel vise is a simple tool, for a simple job. Some might think it's too basic, but I would likely disagree...

This kit contains a barrel, tools, and accessories to help you change the barrel on a Savage Model 100 series rifle. I found the barrel to be of very good quality, but there are some shortcomings of the kit...

This is a product review of a muzzleloader loading, shooting, and cleaning kit from Traditions. This kit contains some very useful items, and others that really aren't so great. Read the review to find out more.

Traditions PA Pellet Flintlock muzzleloading rifle review. This is a flintlock rifle which will burn black powder as well as Pyrodex, Triple 7, and White Hots pellets.

The Universal Clipdraw #SA belt/pocket/waistband clip for semi-automatic pistols is easy to install, stays in place well, does a good job of holding the gun in place, and comes with extras. I have used mine quite a bit for concealed carry with a small pistol.

Test and Review of UpLULA Universal Pistol Magazine Loader. This loader performs very well and is very easy to use.

Review of Baby UpLULA mag loader for small pistols in 22, 25, 32, 380 Calibers. This loader works much like the original UpLULA loader, with the added benefit of a "tooth" on the back side of the loader that can be used in unloading magazines.

This belt-worn carrier allows you to carry your rifle or shotgun at waist level, on your hip or crosswise in front of you. It's not a bad idea, but it needs some work...

Review of Frankford Arsenal Ammo Vault RMD-20 slip top locking 20 round ammunition box. This is a very tough box, which holds ammo well. It's great for reloaders, and even makes a good box for transporting factory ammo under rough conditions, when some factory ammo boxes just don't hold up.

Review of Timney replacement trigger for Ruger 10/22 rifle/carbine. This drop-in single-stage trigger assembly is easy to install and provides a great trigger pull. It reduced my 7.5-pound pull to a crisp pull of just over three pounds. I kinda wish the trigger was shaped a little differently, though...

Review of Pelican 1750 double rifle hard gun case. This case is anything but cheap, but is it tough enough to justify the high price? My answer: Yes and no.

Test and review of Drymate Gun Cleaning Pad, a soft durable gun cleaning pad that protects your table or other work surface from scratches and spills, while protecting your gun's finish.

Test and review of Birchwood-Casey Perma Fin Air Cure Gun Finish Kit. The finish itself is tough stuff, but can be a little tricky to work with. The kit doesn't offer great value in itself... read the page for more.

Test & review of Wheeler Engineering 89-Piece Professional Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set. This set contains a plethora of screwdriver bits and specialty tools designed to make your life easier if you work on guns. But it's not perfect...

Product Review Summary - Clear Shot Lens Shade - This simple little item could mean the difference between you cussing the sun's glare and bringing home a mess of venison!

Review of SureFire G2 Nitrolon high-output tactical flashlight with bright xenon lamp.

Field test & review of Elzetta ZFH1500 Tactical Flashlight Holder and picatinny rail kit for AR15 M16 M4 rifles. This product is made of glass-filled polymer that seems to be mighty tough, and it will work with many different lights.

Review of Bipod Shooting Sticks. This versatile product can be used as a bipod, monopod or diagonal mono rest, no matter whether you're standing, sitting, kneeling, prone, or somewhere in between.

Review of ATI Tactical Stock With Buttpad and 12ga Shotgun Tactical Shell Holder.

Russ Chastain's test and review of El Paso Leather (Nevada Gun Leather) Pistol Caddy

A review of some great and affordable holsters, by Russ Chastain

A test and review of El Paso Leather holsters, by Russ Chastain

Ambi, not Bambi! Great stuff that once was lost (sorta) but now is found. KNJ holsters are tough, practical and affordable - a hard combination to beat!

This simple little item could mean the difference between you cussing the sun's glare and bringing home a mess of venison!

A South African company with a Texan name? Weird. Their products are far from weird, however. The holster I tested was good-looking and well made.

This company makes more than just holsters. This pistol caddy is nice, too.

This nifty item keeps your rifle or shotgun handy without the need to keep your hands on it. Works great, and I will be using mine quite a bit this season.

All laser sights hang under the barrel, won't allow you to use a standard holster, and cost out the wazoo, right? Wrong! This intriguing product is great for self-defense handguns and has hunting applications as well. Read the test results; you may be surprised!

A review of an innovative tool for locking, loading, and removing the barrel bushing from Colt 1911 (and clones) semi-auto pistols.

This simple little tool is just what the doctor ordered for loading pistol magazines!

All shooters strive for one-hole groups... here's a product that can make that more possible for anyone who shoots a Ruger handgun with adjustable sights.

A couple of the items I "discovered" at the 2001 SHOT Show are for use with scopes. The Spot Sight is a laser device for checking scopes' zeroes and for boresighting scopes. Warne's newly redesigned Maxima series quick detachable scope mounts are useful, too.

Trulock Tool's Precision Hunter shotgun chokes gave good performance, and the company offers great customer service in addition to a lifetime warranty.

Trulock Tool's Super Waterfowl shotgun chokes are very tough, give good performance, and did a fine job on a goose hunt in Texas.