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We see, test, and abuse a ton of gun stuff here at Pew Pew Tactical.

Here’s some of our perennial favorites…as well as new things to the market in 2022 across all budgets.

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Ammo In Stock

Ammo is a lot more plentiful this year…especially in the 9mm and .223/5.56 arena.

PSA AK74 Ammo Pile
AK74 Ammo Pile

Here’s some of what’s in stock at reasonable prices (right now):

9mm Ammo in Stock

Deal
Grain
Cost Per Round
Notes
115gr
$0.26
124gr
$0.26
115gr
$0.29
115gr
$0.29
Free shipping & only FL tax
108gr
$0.35
147gr
$0.48
Free shipping & only FL tax
115gr
$0.26
115gr
$0.30

5.56 and .223 Ammo in Stock

Deal
Grain
Cost Per Round
Notes
55gr
$0.45

Shotgun Ammo in Stock

Deal
Grain
Cost Per Round
Notes
00 Buckshot
60
00 Buckshot
$0.64
#8 Birdshot
$0.40
#7.5 Birdshot
42
1oz Slug
60

Other Ammo in Stock

Deal
Grain
Cost Per Round
Notes
36gr
$0.07
40gr
$0.08
122gr Steel Case
$0.40
124gr Steel Case
$0.37
110gr V-Max
$0.65
40gr
$0.76

And check out our Best Places to Buy Ammo Online if you need more suggestions.

Mags

You can never have too many…

PMAGs Gen 2 Vs Gen 3 (4)
PMAGs Gen 2 Vs Gen 3

Optics

Optics are still staying in stock too compared to last year with good deals on sub-$200 red dots.

Sig Sauer Romeo 5

We’ve tested a lot of red dots through the years and right now the Romeo 5 is still our favorite red dot under $200. And now it’s closer to $100.

18. Henry Big Boy X Sig Sauer Romeo 5
Henry Big Boy X Sig Sauer with Romeo 5

See it in action here:

And check out our full review.

Brutally Tested Budget Red Dot
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at EuroOptic

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Primary Arms 1-6x

Our current favorite for a low power variable optic (LPVO) is the PA 1-6x that can get everything done from close-up engagements out to 400+ yards.

Mounted Primary Arms 1-6x
Mounted Primary Arms 1-6x

Clear glass, great reticle, and excellent bang-for-the-buck.

Check out a quick vid of it at the range.

See our full review here with more videos! Use our link below to snag a free mount too (go to the dropdown menu).

290
at Primary Arms

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Trijicon MRO

Right now the MRO is our go-to “premium” red dot that we’d feel comfortable on a home defense or battle rifle.

Trijicon MRO Midwest QD Mount
Trijicon MRO Midwest QD Mount

Check out our full review (along with torture test).

Trijicon MRO Being Dropped
Trijicon MRO Being Dropped
Best Green Dot
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at Optics Planet

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Looking for other choices? See our definitive article on Best Red Dots.

Trijicon RMR

Several have tried to unseat the king of pistol red dots.

Tested Pistol Red Dots
Tested Pistol Red Dots

But our favorite still goes out to the Trijicon RMR.

However, there’s still ton of more affordable options in our Best Pistol Red Dot review.

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at Brownells

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Holosun 507C X2 ACSS

However, since last year our new favorite pistol red dot might be the Holosun 507C X2 ACSS done in collab with Primary Arms.

Holosun 507C X2 Primary Arms Vulcan
Holosun 507C X2 Primary Arms Vulcan

All the specs you’re looking for…and a kickass reticle.

507C ACSS Vulcan Reticle
507C ACSS Vulcan Reticle

Check out our full review here.

Holosun 507C X2 Primary Arms Vulcan Night Vision
Holosun 507C X2 Primary Arms Vulcan Night Vision
Available Coupons

Now…let’s jump into some rifle stuff!

AR-15 Upgrades

Another year passes and it feels like we’re a little stuck with AR-15 innovation. But these are some of our favorites.

Precision Armament M4-72 Severe Duty

Our overall favorite AR-15 muzzle brake is the M4-72 Severe Duty.

Precision Armament M4-72
Precision Armament M4-72

It’s loud and your buddies on the side will hate you…but wow your reticle doesn’t move!

And it’s not a terrible value at ~$85 compared to others.

Editor's Pick
85
at OpticsPlanet

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Check out the rest of our tested brakes in 8 Best AR-15 Muzzle Brakes.

Or if you’re going big boy…6 Best .308 Muzzle Brakes.

Tested .308 Muzzle Brakes & Compensators, Fanned
Tested .308 Muzzle Brakes & Compensators, Fanned

Suppressors

How about going for the soft pew?

Check out our favorites in each kind of caliber…

Best 5.56 and .30 Cal Suppressors

.30 Cal and 5.56 Suppressors
.30 Cal and 5.56 Suppressors

Best Rimfire Suppressors

Best .22 Suppressors
Best .22 Suppressors

Best 9mm & .45 ACP Suppressors

Best 9mm and Multi-Caliber Pistol Suppressors
Best 9mm and Multi-Caliber Pistol Suppressors

SBA3 Pistol Brace

AR-15 pistols are all the rage despite all the weird ATF stuff going on (who knows what’s going to happen soon). And which pistol brace you choose matters…

We really like the SBA3 from SB Tactical.

SBA3 Pistol Brace
SBA3 Pistol Brace
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at AR15 Discounts

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

And yes…we tested a whole bunch of them out in Best AR and AK Pistol Braces.

Ballistic Advantage Barrels

Building a new upper? You’ll need a nice barrel.

One of my favorites for accuracy and affordability are Ballistic Advantage Barrels. I use plenty of their 5.56 variants and my newest builds have been .300 Blackout.

Ballistic Advantage .300 BLK Barrels, 10.3 vs 9 Inch
Ballistic Advantage .300 BLK Barrels, 10.3 vs 9 Inch

Find out why I use it in most of my builds and why I always recommend it to my buddies in the full review.

Available Coupons

Superlative Arms Adjustable Gas Block

Want to further reduce your reticle movement?

You might want to check out an adjustable gas block and tune it for your specific loads.

Superlative Arms Gas Bleedoff
Superlative Arms Gas Bleedoff

The Superlative Arms bleeds off the excess gas so your BCG doesn’t smash into you unnecessarily. It really makes a world of difference.

Of course…full review here.

Best Adjustable Gas Block
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at Brownells

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

STNGR Handguards

My new recent best bang-for-the-buck handguards for new builds goes to the STNGR VYPR.

STNGR VYPR and HWK
STNGR VYPR (front) and HWK (rear)

What it doesn’t have in vowels they make up for in fit/finish/color…and price.

STNGR VYPR Handguard, Full Rifle
STNGR VYPR 15″ Handguard, Full Rifle

With the 13.5″ at $119 and the 15″ variant coming in at $125.

The cuts are aggressive which helps with the weight (11.5 oz) but I was afraid it was almost too aggressive so that my finger would touch the barrel.

But with plenty of mags and shooters…none of us had that problem.

Oh yea there’s other models too like the VLCN with minimal top rail which is the basis of our night vision upper.

STNGR VLCN Modded Upper with DBAL and Unity Tactical
STNGR VLCN Modded Upper with DBAL and Unity Tactical

See more in Best AR-15 Handguards. But this is my best value pick.

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at STNGR

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Tyrant Designs AR-15

Want your AR-15 to look good and function better?

Tyrant Modded AR-15
Tyrant Modded AR-15

We’re fans of the Tyrant CNC aluminum grip and foregrip which offer great aesthetics as well as some comfy rubber material.

Tyrant MOD Grip
Tyrant MOD Grip

A little spendy but worth it.

119
at Tyrant Design

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons
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at Tyrant Design

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Patriot Pin & ARMag Lock

These next two go out to my CA folks who make due with the hand dealt to them.

AR Maglock and Patriot Pin Combo
AR Maglock and Patriot Pin Combo

This combo system helps you have a fixed magazine, open up your two receiver halves, and get reloaded…quickly.

Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do to stay compliant…full review here.

55
at Patriot Pin

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Resurgent Arms Featureless Grip

Ok…one more for CA folks!

This one is my favorite featureless grip that allows an almost normal wraparound grip.

Resurgent Arms, Hand Position, Left
Resurgent Arms, Hand Position, Left

Now with an extended safety latch!

Full review along with some others at Best Featureless Grip.

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at Resurgent Arms

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Range Gear

Guns…check. Ammo…check. How about the other stuff you might need?

AXIL Electronic Ear Protection

Our current rec for affordable electronic ear protection that filters out gunshots and amplifies other sounds like talking so you’re not yelling at the range.

Axil TRACKR
Axil TRACKR

And right now they are still running their post Cyber Monday sale of 2 units for $99. Check out how they compare vs other ear pro in our Best Ear Protection article.

65
at AXIL

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

GuardTech Cleaning Kit

Our current fav cleaning kit that has everything you need that’s from a US based company.

Guardtech Cleaning Kit, Open
Guardtech Cleaning Kit, Open
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at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Pelican 1500

My go-to hardcase for pistols is the Pelican 1500. And coupled with some custom foam…it carries everything I need for a range day.

Pelican 1500 with Custom Foam
Pelican 1500 with Custom Foam
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at Pelican

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

See more of our favorites in Best Gun Cases.

Hard Gun Cases
Hard Gun Cases

5.11 Range Bag

How about our go-to range bag?

It’s big…it’s study. It’s the 5.11 Range Bag.

5.11 Tactical Bag, Open
5.11 Tactical Bag, Open

But for those that might not need a ton of space…check out our Best Range Bags.

BEST LARGE RANGE BAG
100
at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Savior Equipment Rifle Bags

We’ve been through covert and range bags…what’s our favorite rifle bags?

For most things it’s going to be Savior Equipment.

Different Savior Equipment Models
Different Savior Equipment Models

High quality Cordura and stitching compared to el cheapo bags.

Now they have Black Multicam!

Savior MultiCam Urban Warfare
Savior MultiCam Urban Warfare

I’ve been hauling multiple rifles with optics each range trip with them for years and so far they’ve held up well.

Use code PEWPEW15 to save 15% off your order.

EDITOR'S PICK: SOFT RIFLE BAG
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at Savior Equipment

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

See more analysis and other picks in Best Gun Cases.

Celestron 52250 Spotting Scope

Our go-to spotting scope for most people just getting into long range shooting.

Celestron Spotting Scope
Celestron Spotting Scope

The Celestron is affordable with decent glass. Here it is showing 600 yard targets.

Celestron Spotting Scope 60x
Celestron Spotting Scope 60x
Editor's Pick
199
at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

If you need something a little more robust or clearer glass…check out our Best Spotting Scopes article.

Tested Spotting Scopes
Tested Spotting Scopes

Caldwell DFT 2 Lead Sled

We do a lot of benched shooting for groups…

PSA 6.5 Creedmoor Testing Setup
PSA 6.5 Creedmoor Testing Setup

And our go-to is the Caldwell DFT series of lead sleds.

Caldwell DeadShot Combo

If you need something a little more portable and gives you more feel than a true lead rest…

Check out the DeadShot Combo which has a nice height that accommodates a wide range of rifles.

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at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

ShootSteel AR500 Targets

Looking for a little more *ting* in your life?

ShootSteel (3)
ShootSteel

Our go-to AR500 steel targetmaker is ShootSteel that’s survived thousands of rounds in our videos.

Shootsteel, Up Armored
Shootsteel, Up Armored

Swag

Ok…a little self promotion here!

In this week!! Our Black Multicam Woobies that will keep you warm and oh so comfy during winter.

Tristar Black Multicam Woobie
Tristar Black Multicam Woobie

We’ve got some more of our custom pistol cases that fit full-size guns with lights.

PPT Handgun Case with SP-01
PPT Handgun Case with SP-01

And a bunch of new shirts and patches. Thanks so much in advance for your support!!

Shall Not Comply PPT Shirt
PPT Shirt

Glock Upgrades

Tyrant CNC Glock Package

Since custom Glock frames have flooded the market…the race is on to make your Glock the most unique looking out there.

Tyrant CNC Extended Glock Mag Release
Tyrant CNC Extended Glock Mag Release

One of my current favorites is Tyrant CNC’s extended mag release, extended mag bases, and slide plate.

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at Tyrant Designs

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Check out more of my favorite Glock Upgrades…from pure performance inside to cool looking stuff on the outside.

Fully Modded P80 PF9SS (Glock 43)
Fully Modded P80 PF9SS (Glock 43)

Soft Goods

SKD Shooting Gloves

If it’s too hot or too cold…or you don’t want your hands to get ripped up.

You’ll want some nice shooting gloves that give protection but don’t hinder your trigger finger.

SKD FDT Alpha Gloves
SKD FDT Alpha Gloves

My pick for overall shooting gloves is the SKD Alpha.

Editor's Choice Shooting Glove
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at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Learn more about them as well as my other picks (such as thinnest gloves and best for women) in our Shooting Gloves article.

All Tested Tactical Shooting Gloves
All Tested Tactical Shooting Gloves

Wiley X Saber Shooting Glasses

How about protecting your eyeballs?

Wiley X Saber
Wiley X Saber

My go-to for affordable and comfy shooting glasses is the Wiley X Saber.

Editor's Pick
39
at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Check out more budget (and baller) picks in Best Shooting Glasses.

Tested Shooting Glasses
Tested Shooting Glasses

Pew Pew Tactical Flatline Sling

We’ve used all the slings out there…and we’ve come up with our own. Check out our Pew Pew Tactical Sling made by Flatline Fiber down in Georgia.

Pew Pew Tactical Sling Logo
Pew Pew Tactical Sling Logo

Incorporating just the right amount of padding and a slick pull tab to adjust your length.

Pew Pew Tactical Sling Pull Tab
Pew Pew Tactical Sling Pull Tab

And of course…available in Multicam and Black Multicam. Black Multicam is currently sold out but will be back in stock soon!

Pew Pew Tactical Flatline Slings
Pew Pew Tactical Flatline Slings

Looking for something more than a standard AR-15 sling?

We go over all the other options like single-point, pure leather, and Ching slings in Best Rifle Slings.

5.11 AMP72 Low Profile Pack

Looking for a mid-capacity backpack (40L) that has all the bells and whistles but doesn’t scream TACTICAL?

Enter the 5.11 AMP72 Backpack that’s perfect for a 3-day op…or a carry-on.

Bearded Man Overlooking Vista in Desert
Bearded Man Overlooking Vista in Desert

We cover a few of 5.11’s packs in our Low Profile Packs Review and also video.

250
at 5.11

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Viktos Core 2

Looking for some decent shoes that aren’t super tacticool?

Check out the Viktos Core 2. These are lightweight, breathable and comfy!

Viktos Core 2 Tiger Stripe
Viktos Core 2 Tiger Stripe

We tried out the Tiger Stripe Gray Camo and really liked the aesthetic. Not to mention, both our reviewers said these feel like heaven on the feet!

120
at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

We cover even more shoes in our Not So Tactical Shoes article.

Hard Goods

Mira Safety Level IV Ceramic Armor

We love Mira Safety for their heavy-duty CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) gas masks. See our Best Gas Masks article.

Pew Pew Tactical Shooting with MIRA Safety Gas Masks
Pew Pew Tactical Shooting with MIRA Safety Gas Masks

But now they have Level IV ceramic body armor that did the best in our ballistics testing.

Body Armor Test Mira Level 4
Body Armor Test Mira Level 4

They were able to fully stop two shots from 30.06 M2AP armor piercing rounds…while the other contenders only stopped one.

Body Armor Test Mira Level 4 Black Tip
Body Armor Test Mira Level 4 Black Tip

Check em out here:

250
at Mira Tactical

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Ballistic Helmet from Hard Head Veterans

Need some Level 3 and frag protection for your noggin?

ATN NVM14-3 with Hard Head Veterans Helmet
ATN NVM14-3 with Hard Head Veterans Helmet

We’ve been testing the previous version and also the current gen of Hard Head Veterans’ ballistic helmet.

HHV Gen 1 vs Gen 2, Rails
HHV Gen 1 vs Gen 2, Rails

They are really comfy and have all the mounting platforms you’ll need for your night vision and comm gizmos.

Johns Helmet Setup (9)
Hard Head Veterans Gen 2 NVG Setup

Use this link or coupon “PEWPEW” for $15 off your helmet!

And check out our other picks in Best Tactical Helmets for some non-ballistic recs too.

SecureIt Safe

Looking for a flat-packed safe that isn’t so heavy that you’ll need to hire people to move it?

SecureIt Agile 52, Open
SecureIt Agile 52, Open

We really like our SecureIt Agile 52 which comes in around 100 lbs packed up.

It doesn’t take the place of a full-blown safe for protection…but when deterrence ,modularity, and ease of install is the name of the game…

EASIEST TO INSTALL/MOVE SAFE
749
at SecureIt

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

And now we’ve secured a 10% coupon code for Pew Pew Tactical readers…use PEW10 to get it!

Secureit Coupon, 300x250
Secureit PEW10 Coupon

Plus a full review here and video!

Fort Knox FTK-PB

What about our favorite pistol safe for when something goes bump in the night?

We love the Fort Knox FTK-PB.

Fort Knox handgun safe
Fort Knox Handgun Safe

Sturdy, decent amount of space for two handguns, and most of all…Simplex lock for super fast retrieval.

Best Handgun Safe
299
at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

See it in action in our video and also in our Best Gun Safes article.

Vaultek VT20i & Lifepod

Looking for something higher tech?

Vaultek VT20i and VT10i
Vaultek VT20i and VT10i

The Vaultek VT20i and VT10i bring fingerprint scanning, Bluetooth, and apps to the safe world.

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at Vaultek Store

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Check out our full review of the duo here.

How about a nice travel container that’s discreet but still protective?

Vaultek Lifepod
Vaultek Lifepod

The Lifepod is my go-to for quick hotel and Airbnb trips where I only need one compact gun (with lights and an extra mag).

Lifepod Capacity
Lifepod Capacity

Check it out in action:

See more in our Best Quick Access Pistol Safes.

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at Vaultek

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Lights

All of the lights! We’re in the middle of testing a whole new batch of pistol, rifle, EDC, and tactical lights.

But here’s our running favorites…

Streamlight ProTac 2

Our most recommended light for almost everyone out there is the ProTac 2.

Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 2
Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 2

It doesn’t break the bank and has a nice output of 625 lumens. Plus comes with a nice pressure pad and mount!

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at OpticsPlanet

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

We’ve been using several of them for our defensive and competitive guns.

See more of our favorites in Best AR-15/Rifle Lights.

Tested AR-15 Flashlights
Tested AR-15 Flashlights

Streamlight TLR-1HL

We like our Streamlights…and the TLR-1HL is our favorite pick for pistol light.

Wilson Combat CQB with Rail and TLR-1 HL
Wilson Combat CQB with Rail and TLR-1 HL

The HL model runs an eye-searing 800 lumens and continues our good experience with Streamlights.

My original TLR-1 is at 5000 rounds and still going strong.

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at OpticsPlanet

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie & PL-Mini Valkyrie 2

Looking for something a little more affordable?

Olights Equipped
Olights Equipped

The Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie (larger one) and PL Mini Valkyrie 2 have great reputations and took everything we threw at it in our own torture tests.

Check out our full review here complete with drop tests, water submersion, tons of rounds downrange, and beam pictures.

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at Olight

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons
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at Olight

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

See more of our tested torches in Best Pistol Lights.

Pew Pew Tactical Favorite Pistol Lights
Pew Pew Tactical Favorite Pistol Lights

Holsters

There’s a lot of holsters…and we cover them all in our Best Holsters article. But here are some selected ones in the biggest categories.

Hidden Hybrid Holsters

Our current favorite in the world of “hybrid” holsters…basically Kydex shell and either leather or synthetic….is Hidden Hybrid Holsters.

EMP in Hidden Hybrid Holster, Appendix ,Single Clip
EMP in Hidden Hybrid Holster, Appendix , Single Clip

I like HHH’s Amish leather since it gets that Goldilocks level of rigidity plus nice-feeling suede.

Hidden Hybrid Holster, Suede Back
Hidden Hybrid Holster, Suede Back

Boom!

See our full review of them here.

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at Hidden Hybrid Holsters

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Kore Essentials Belt

With great holsters comes (the need for) great belts.

Our current go-to CCW belt is Kore Essentials.

Kore Essentials Tactical Gun Belt with P365
Kore Essentials Tactical Gun Belt with P365

The right amount of stiffness and nothing too tactical looking to scream “I Have a Gun in my Pants.”

Plus the ability to easily change the size when you’re sitting down for extended periods of time.

Check out the full review of them and use code PEWBELT10 to save 10% over at Shall Not Comply (our merch store).

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at Tri Star Trading

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Rounded Gear

My go-to for an affordable pure Kydex option is Rounded Gear that excels in AIWB (appendix inside waistband) but now has tuckable and OWB (outside waistband) options.

All Concealment Express Holster Attachment Styles
All Holster Attachment Styles

And see it in action here:

Check out the full review here.

Gets It Done (IWB)
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at Rounded Gear

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Tenicor

A new cey arontender in the pure Kydex realm is Tenicor. They are pricey but really comfortable.

Tenicor Velo Holster with G19
Tenicor Velo Holster with G19

They are formed for actual bodies and have some super effective retention clips.

Tenicor T1 Metal Clips
Tenicor T1 Metal Clips

What I’d recommend if you’re serious about appendix carry, comfort, and absolute retention.

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at Tenicor

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Tools/DIY

80% Arms Easy Jig 3

Looking to complete your own AR-15 80% project?

The 80% Arms Easy Jig 3 is my favorite for ease of use.

We’ve fully tested the Easy Jig 2 before…and the new generation has some significant upgrades.

80 Percent Arms Easy Jig Gen 3 Marks Bit
80 Percent Arms Easy Jig Gen 3 Marks Bit

All you need is the jig, an 80% lower, regular drill, and a router. No more CNC machine or even a drill press.

Milling with Router, 80% Easy Jig
Milling with Router, 80% Easy Jig

Check out more info in Best 80% Receivers & Jigs.

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at 80% Arms

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

And our video and full review of the Easy Jig Gen 3.

Wheeler Torque Wrench

I use the Wheeler Torque Wrench almost every time I do something at my bench.

Wheeler FAT Wrench
Wheeler FAT Wrench

If you’re even semi-serious about gunsmithing…get one!

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at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Real Avid AR-15 Armorer’s Master Kit

Looking for an all-in-one AR-15 kit?

Real Avid AR-15 Armorer’s Master Kit
Real Avid AR-15 Armorer’s Master Kit

Boom, the Real Avid kit is it.

Check out our full review.

275
at Gun Mag Warehouse

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Leatherman Wave+

Our current favorite multitool is the Leatherman Wave+.

Wave+ Opened
Wave+ Opened

It has almost everything you need in an EDC multitool, plus it’s silky smooth.

We tested a bunch more in our Best Multitools article (one with an axehead…), but the Wave+ is our overall Editor’s Pick.

Multitool Family Photo
Multitool Family Photo
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at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Reloading

Looking to get into reloading? Here’s a couple of our favorite case cleaners.

Frankford Armory Tumbler

Mine has been running for years and thousands of rounds. It lives in the garage since it’s kind of loud but it’s super effective.

Frankford Armory Brass Tumbler
Frankford Armory Brass Tumbler

Get the full kit for some sparkling clean brass to reload!

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at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Check otu our Guide to Relaoding Ammo for more essential gear.

Lyman Turbo Sonic Case Cleaner

Ready to upgrade to a sonic cleaner for your brass or gun parts?

My go-to is the Lyman since it is cheaper than the competition, has a larger capacity…but only has a max 8 minutes timer.

Lyman and Hornady Ultrasonic Cleaners
Lyman and Hornady Ultrasonic Cleaners
Available Coupons

Check our our in-depth review in Best Ultrasonic Gun Cleaners.

Funny/Gag Gifts

Firefield Pistol Bayonet

This pistol bayonet makes me sad inside since we meant it as a joke…and tons of people bought it.

Firefield Pistol Bayonet
Firefield Pistol Bayonet

If you have a friend who needs a LOL build…

Firefield Pistol Bayonet (2)
Firefield Pistol Bayonet, In Wood

Check out more dumb stuff in our Weird Tactical Stuff from Amazon article.

Tacticool Meme Upgrade
22
at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

Tactical Baby Gear

I first give you this tweet which got about the exact amount of attention on our Facebook page as you might expect.

Tactical Baby Gear, Twitter
Tactical Baby Gear, Twitter

And here’s the offender diaper bag…

99
at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

Prices accurate at time of writing

Available Coupons

I do have one…AS A GIFT.

And though I’m rocking a pink messenger bag or Totoro backpack most of the time…I do use the changing mat since it’s super useful.

Changing Mat
Changing Mat

Omniblade

We’ll admit, we wanted to review this 95% because it looked wicked cool!

Shockingly, it’s actually really pretty handy also. The Omniblade is a saw, machete, and an axe all wrapped up in one tool.

While I wouldn’t say that it can replace dedicated tools, if you’re in a pinch or want to save weight and space — you can get a LOT of use out of this all-in-one design.

Omniblade (6)
Omniblade!

The full review is coming soon, but I can tell you now that it’s makes a great gift to the survivalest/camper/prepper in your life.

Give using it a chance and you’ll find how well made and handy it really is.

Plus, it looks awesome. Good luck wrapping it…

Conclusion

Ok that does it!

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    Bemused Berserker

    Well, for my son and son in law, I got them both a SIG Romeo MSR for their ARs. Needed to keep each big purchase under a $100 this Christmas, and the MSR fit the ticket.

    December 20, 2022 4:14 pm
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    Jake

    The Surviveware backpack appears to be completely unavailable. The link goes to Surviveware's front page, and the item does not come up at all. It has an entry on Amazon, but it is listed as out-of-stock there.

    December 6, 2021 1:37 pm
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    David

    The code for secure it safe doesn’t work

    December 5, 2021 8:06 pm
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      Paul

      Just tried it. Only works for safes not currently on sale. Worked on the organizer for me.

      December 8, 2021 1:24 pm
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    DrPain

    Well said....

    November 22, 2020 10:21 am
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