By Jeff Gurwitch August 24, 2016 When it comes to techniques and methods employed in tactical shooting, there are, in many cases, certain developed solutions to very specific tactical problems. Unfortunately, when passing on these techniques to others, sometimes the “why” of something being done a certain way is poorly explained or left out altogether. As a result, all too …

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com August 03, 2016 Last updated on 8/03/16. There are so many mini red-dot-sight combat optics out there right now, including relatively new ones like the Shield CQS (Close Quarter Sight), that it can be a bit difficult to choose one. Fortunately, DefenseReview (DR) has DR writer/contributor and chief new-product tester Jeff Gurwitch to …

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com July 22, 2016 While DefenseReview (DR) was checking out a couple of SureFire’s latest and greatest combat/tactical goodies at SOFIC 2016 (see here and here), we also got a quick look at the Dueck Defense RBU (Red Dot Back-Up) drop-in mini red dot sight combat optic universal mount (mounting system) for combat/tactical …

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com July 18, 2016 Last updated on 7/18/16. As it happens, the SureFire Optimized Bolt Carrier-Long Stroke (OBC-LS) Drop-In BCG and H7S Buffer System (with longer action spring) wasn’t the only new and very interesting SureFire product Barry Duke showed DefenseReview (DR) at SOFIC (Special Operations Forces Industry Conference) 2016. He also showed …

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com June 30, 2016 Last updated on 6/30/16. Speaking of the latest and greatest tactical weapons illumination tech, DefenseReview (DR) also got to check out the SureFire X300V LED Handgun or Long Gun WeaponLight – White and IR Output at SHOT Show 2016, and we liked what we saw. The X300V combines a …

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com April 15, 2016 Speaking of interesting Tactical Night Vision Company (TNVC) and Unity Tactical products at SHOT Show 2016, Trent Zimmer also showed DefenseReview (DR) an interesting covert combat/tactical battle belt called the CLUTCH Belt, which was outfitted with a BlackPoint Tactical pistol holster and pistol and rifle mag (magazine) carriers/pouches, and …

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com March 23, 2016 Last updated on 3/26/16. S&S Precision recently showed DefenseReview (DR) two of their latest products, the S&S Precision ELOS 5.56 (Elastic Load Out System 5.56mm) and NavBoard Rotary for smartphones, at SHOT Show 2016. S&S Precision has built quite the reputation for making innovative, utilitarian tactical gear for military …

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com February 18, 2016 Last updated on 2/23/16. Last year, shortly after SHOT Show 2015, DefenseReview (DR) published a piece on the Arsenal Democracy Blackside customized Glock pistols with DOCTER Sight III Bronze 3.5 MOA, Trijicon night sight Suppressor sets/BUIS (Back UP Iron Sights) and Storm Lake threaded QPQ barrels. The Blackside pistols …

By Jeff Gurwitch January 12, 2016 Last updated on 1/13/16. Editor’s Note: This and previous articles written by Jeff Gurwitch for DefenseReview (DR) are the author’s (Gurwitch’s) SOLE OPINION, and are NOT endorsed by SOF, the U.S. Army or the U.S. Government. Another year, another deployment down! Time again for another update on Tactical AR-15 Aftermarket Accessories for Military Combat …

By Jeff Gurwitch December 31, 2015 In my quest for the perfect assault pack, my endless internet searches have led me to requesting a Patrol 35L Hydration Cargo Pack from Source. What interested me with Source packs (tactical hydration packs) to begin with is from the looks of their packs on their website, they looked like they sit well over …