KT-Mech Akela: It’s not good, but it might be good enough.
As you may be able to tell by the subtitle, I am a fan of upfront conclusions. I don’t think
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Gear Review
Stoeger Cougar 8000.
The Stoeger Cougar is a continuation of the Beretta Cougar. Beretta made the cougar from 1994 to 2004 when the
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Hogue 1911 Wrap-Around Grip
You know, there is an article here on LiveRede.com all about upgrading your 1911 with grip tape to improve grip
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IWI JERICHO 941
The world is filled with plastic striker fired pistols. The IWI Jericho 941 “F” stands out as modern steel, hammer
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Kershaw Camp 10 Kukri Review
The Kershaw Camp 10 fixed-blade knife isn’t exactly a true kukri. The 10 inch blade is very versatile, and it
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Avon SF10 Gas Mask.
In the world of Gas Masks, not all masks are created equal. The SF10 was made famous when selected by
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The PVS-4 a Classic, Quality Piece of Kit.
The AN/PVS-4 is a 2nd Generation Night Vision device designed in 1975. This unit uses a 95mm catadioptric objective lens.
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AR-15 Red Dot Sight – Holosun 503 Series
If you’re looking for a great AR-15 red dot sight, Holosun’s 503 series is a great option. Holosun has a
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Tru-Spec Ascent Pants
As you can see from the picture, I’m a serious fan of TRU-SPEC’s 24-7 series Ascent pants. It may be
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Battle Steel UHMWPE Plates.
Every battle is won or lost before it’s ever fought. Sun Tzu Rifle armor has always been an outsider in
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EDC Pocket Knife: Ka-Bar Dozier Hunter
As you probably already know, EDC means “something you have on you all the time.” 😉 And when it comes
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AcuRite Weather Station – Broken? Fix it!
I’ve been running some AcuRite weather stations for a few years now. It seems that on Amazon they get generally
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The FBG-6 “Flashbang Lite”
LiveRedE obtained some FBG-6s and I’ve experienced their use first hand. I’ve also been exposed to legitimate tactical flashbangs. I’ve got to say I was impressed with their performance. I’d say the “bang” portion of this airsoft flashbang is on the loud side of its purported 130 decibels. Also the “bang” is not a “crack” or a “pop” but more of a loud “boom.”
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Smith & Wesson 629 4″
Smith & Wesson has been America’s premier revolver manufacturer for the last century. The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is
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BRI Sabot Slugs
The BRI Sabot Slug is a hourglass shaped sabot slug that aerodynamically self stabilizes. BRI stands for Ballistic Research Industries.
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Kershaw Hotwire.
Kershaw Hotwire Knife Speedsafe Assisted Opening Pocket Knife 1310WM Kershaw’s website makes a few claims regarding this knife. They say
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Blast from the past, Smith & Wesson’s 5906
April 11, 1986 Miami, amidst the nation wide crime wave of the 80s, two murdering bank robbers were on a
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PVS-14 HP+ Gen 3 Monocular Review
The PVS-14 is US military designation for this family of monoculars. Typical PVS-14s have 3rd Generation tubes, our test model
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Book Review: Nuclear War Survival Skills
Nuclear War Survival Skills, by Cresson H Kearny, is a book that changed my life. No really… Back in college
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Tac Latch PTR91, HK91 Upgrade
The HK91 is one of the serious attempts to bring a highly capable tactical rifle to the civilian market. The Tac Latch is a great upgrade to this system.
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Mesa Tactical SureShell Shell Carrier
Mesa Tactical specializes in premium shotgun accessories. Their aluminum SureShell and Saddle Rail Shell carriers are no exception. These are
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The AK47 and Why You Want One.
In 1947 Mikhail Kalashnikov designed the Avtomat Kalashnikova 47 or AK47. The Kalashnikov rifle has seen great world wide success
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Ammo Pal, more ammo is your friend.
The Ammo Pal is a Molle Compatible ammo storage system. When I first saw this item I was skeptical. Frankly
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AcuRite Future Forecast – Is it accurate?
About a month ago I posted a review on the AcuRite 5-in-1 Weather Station. I have been monitoring several of
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AcuRite Weather Station – Worth it?
So I bought an AcuRite Weather Station to measure wind speeds, and in that process I learned a little about
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TacStar Side Saddle Review
The receiver mounted shell carrier is must have improvement for the fighting shotgun. The TacStar Side Saddle in particular has
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DeWalt Impact Driver Review
This really is a review for modern cordless impact drivers in general, but since I’ve owned the Dewalt brand cordless
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Armasight Sirius Night Vision Review Gen 2+ Monocular
The Sirius ID Gen 2+ is a Night Vision Monocular marketed by Armasight (now merged with FLIR). This unit is
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Firefield 1×24 Spartan Monocular With Headgear.
The Firefield 1×24 Spartan Monocular is a lightweight basic generation 1 night vision device. We obtained our sample for less
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Night Vision Review Series – Night Vision Basics
Note: This article is the general overview for our extensive series reviewing several night vision devices. Because night vision devices
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Grip Tape: Cheap, Effective Performance Booster.
The grip on a fighting pistol is a critical part of the user interface. When the grip does not provide
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Remington’s Tac-14: The no stamp Witness Protection
The 26″ overall length ‘firearm’ has been the hot topic recently. Mossberg released their 590 Shockwave, and Remington countered with
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Selecting Ammunition for the Combat Shotgun.
The tactical 12 gauge shotgun is a potent weapon and an important tool in the dedicated preppers toolbox. The
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Katadyn Mini Water Filter
My Katadyn Mini is over 10 years old and has seen a lot of use. I felt it appropriate to
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Gosky Digiscoping Adapter Review
Smartphones have revolutionized the way we photograph and record video. Almost everyone has one. It’s ultra convenient to snap a
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