I love Surefire flashlights. Don’t get me wrong. However, recently, I’ve found myself needing – perhaps wanting is a better term – stuff that Surefire doesn’t offer. I’ve been using some of the following products for a few months now, and I’m pretty impressed with what they have to offer. Before I get started, I [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Tactical Gear’
January 18, 2010
BulletProofMe.com Level IV Armor Plate Test
Last year, I purchased a set (front and rear) of Level IV plates from bulletproofme.com. They fit just fine in my Interceptor, but when other plate carriers were used, the rear, which was countoured differently than the front, would not fit. Even after I had owned them for 6 months, the company offered to swap [...]
October 27, 2009
The Perfect Flashlight for Every Day Carry
I’ll admit it, I’m addicted to flashlights. I have way too many of the things. I learned the utility of small flashlights that were easy to carry yet very bright when I was in Iraq. There are times when night vision is useful, and times when a flashlight is more handy. Today, I always have [...]
October 18, 2009
Holsters for Duty, Combat, and Personal Defense
If you’re like me, you’ve got a box of holsters somewhere, stuffed with the good, bad, and ugly of leather, kydex, and, yes, even nylon or Cordura holsters. I could probably buy a nice handgun with the money I’ve spent on holsters I don’t use. A lot of people see a holster that looks cool, [...]
October 18, 2009
Chest Rigs
There are currently a large number of chest rigs available. Not too long ago, this wasn’t the case, and selections of such gear were slim and none. We’re lucky that this is no longer the case. I’m writing this as a simple description of one setup that I like – this is not the “only” [...]
