Product Reviews

Tack. Driver. Crazy light weight. Great trigger. Surprisingly mild recoil.             *Not really just ten words. This is just a teaser. I'll have an extensive review after I and a few other bloggers have wrung this rifle out for a week.

… with my new iVue video camera glasses before I give them a serious workout next month at Blogorado. httpv://youtu.be/55CTeOYKQN4   That's my Rock Island 1911 an indoor range at 21 feet. As you can see, I'm pushing them a wee bit left today. Looks like the camera's focal point is a bit higher than where I'm actually looking, too.

Testing a pair of Blauer Blitz 8″ tactical waterproof boots. Blauer’s website says these things are lined with a breathable, moisture-wicking fabric called Dri-Lex, which is apparently synthesized from a proprietary blend of unicorn tears and awesomesauce. This Dri-Lex stuff is also bonded with an antimicrobial barrier that kicks bad foot odor right in the jimmies. We’ll just see about ...

The first 1911 I ever bought was an officer's model, a High Standard Crusader. A guy had them at the gun show for $400, new. After consulting my 1911 experts, one of whom answered me immediately and another who answered six months later, when she got around to checking her email, I decided to buy it. It was to be ...

The biggest mistake in doing dosage calculations is making the calculation in the first place. Having been one myself, that is advice I give most math-phobic medics. Memorize the formulas in class, learn how to convert into like terms, plug in your numbers,and take your dosage calculation test… … then use a cheat sheet or drug calculator on the job. ...

Friend and fellow blogger and gun nut Major Caudill Marko Kloos, aside from writing thoughtful essays that get ripped off and disseminated widely round the internet, is quite a talented novelist as well. I purchased the first of Marko's novels, Terms of Enlistment a few days ago, and spent the next two nights on an ambulance, eagerly devouring it. It's ...

I was intrigued by the custom 1911 grips by Rimfire Designs donated to Jay's fundraising campaign for Kilted to Kick Cancer, so I emailed owner Mark and commissioned a set of hand-carved paduak grips for my Hi Standard Crusader officer-length 1911. Not only did Mark carve me a set of sweet-looking grips in time for Blogorado, he sent me two ...

Stingray reviews the FN PS90. The money quote: The trigger doesn’t so much break, but more is like when you chill silly putty and then try to snap it in half. It mostly oozes around the problem and then sort of lets go in a half hearted glorp. I ROFL'ed.

  All the enhanced 911 systems, medical alarm monitoring services and 24-hour sitters in the world will do you no good if the paramedics cannot find your house among the dozens of other cookie-cutter homes on your block. Do yourself a favor and invest another $30 in your safety and peace of mind, by going down to Home Depot and ...

Via Uncle, I find The Truth About Guns featuring an interview with new Taurus CEO Mark Kresser: Throughout our entire organization, we are focused on continuous improvement… regardless of what process, regardless of what position or what department we have within our organization. I'm glad to hear of Taurus' renewed commitment to customer service and quality control. And you know, ...

… Ron reviews the Veinlite LED on Confessions of an EMS Newbie. I love these things. I first played with a primitive version made by a different manufacturer over 15 years ago, and they've only gotten better since.

You outdoorsy types are probably familiar with the utility of 550 paracord. It's strong, with a breaking strength of 550 pounds, lightweight, and mildew and rot-proof. Whether it be camping, home repair, hunting, or the zombie apocalypse, you can pretty much always find a need for good strong rope. I've used it as clothesline, to hang a hammock, tow a ...

If you're a member of the kilted nation and have been pining for a concealed carry sporran, you could certainly do worse than Michael's Custom Holsters. Give him a buzz, and have him build you a concealed carry sporran for your weapon, or have him retrofit one of your existing sporrans with a removable holster.

The trigger on the Chiappa 1911 .22 is fitted with an overtravel adjustment screw. What it should come with is a written apology from Chiappa Firearms, and a $100 gift certificate to a reputable gunsmith.

Last month, when I won the Black Diamond Boots 2011 EMS Blog of the Year contest hosted by Fire Critic, I anxiously awaited the spoils of my victory. Unfortunately, I apparently misread the contest rules, because my prize was not a date with one of the Black Diamond Boots babes, but a pair of their X2 fire boots.   Unfortunately, ...