Gear Review – Shooting News Weekly

Hoffman Tactical Trigger Kicker: Forced Reset Made Simple (and Affordable)

Tim Stetzer — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:09 +0000

Trigger Kicker may be the simplest and least expensive forced reset device currently on the market.

The OPENROAD 270° Truck Awning Is A Lifesaver

Jeremy S — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:30 +0000

I don't know if y'all've heard, but it's hot here in Texas. We have a separate sun from the one that ain't-Texas and he's a mean SOB.

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A Better Lower? XTech’s ATG Enhanced AR15 Lower Parts Kit

Cory Ross — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:00:04 +0000

I’ve been looking for a new go-to lower parts kit. I know that shouldn’t be difficult to find, but you’d be surprised by the horror stories out there.

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Gear Review: CrossBreed MultiFlex IWB/OWB Holster

Paul Markel — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:39 +0000

With an empty pistol in the holster, it took me all of a couple of minutes to snug the adjustment points to my preferred tension level.

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Apex Optics Vapor 1-4X Variable Prism Sight

Jeff Wood — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:00:08 +0000

Prism sights are nothing new, but they have certainly taken off over the past decade. When Trijicon introduced the ACOG […]

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From Baton to Blade: The ASP Damascus Knife

Tim Stetzer — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:00:11 +0000

While I consider myself much more of a knife user than a collector, and don’t generally dabble much in presentation […]

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The Civilware Striker: Simple, Stout and Made for Work

Tim Stetzer — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:42 +0000

The Striker has a 4-inch CPM Cru-Wear blade and a 4.5-inch handle, giving you a package that's large enough for serious work without being unwieldy.

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Gear Review: Osight SE MOS Enclosed Reflex Sight

Dan Zimmerman — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:02:58 +0000

If you’re a regular reader, you’ve noticed that Osight has unleashed a torrent of new SE model enclosed reflex sights […]

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Optic Review: ZeroTech Aspherical Lens Enclosed Reflex Sight

Jeremy S — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:28 +0000

About three months ago I got my hands on the then brand-new ZeroTech Trace H.A.L.O. Enclosed Reflex Sight with a […]

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Silencer Review: JK Armament PRO-KOR .30 Ti

Jeremy S — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:04 +0000

JK Armament isn't the same company they were just a year ago. If you know them from their Form 1 solvent traps or from the last few years of predominately machined aluminum, modular, inexpensive suppressors, it's time to revisit the brand.

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