Streamlight is introducing a smaller version of their popular Wedge light, the Wedge XT. It's lighter and shorter than the original Wedge and now has a tail cap mounted switch, which I suspect a lot of folks will prefer. It's isn't as bright on high as the Wedge 9500 Lumens compared to 1,000 Lumens) but still has plenty of output and throw for EDC purposes. It's also USB C … [Read more...] about Streamlight Introduces the new Wedge XT Everyday Carry Flashlight
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Gerber Releases Another US Made EDC Knife, the Eminently Pocketable Assert Folder
Gerber just released another USA made folder with premium materials. The Assert is a handy EDC sized knife with a 2.98 inch blade which should make it okay to carry in all but the most draconian places (I'm looking at you Chicago). It has an S30V blade and comes with grey, green of black textured nylon handles, and black oxide, stone washed or satin blades. From some of their … [Read more...] about Gerber Releases Another US Made EDC Knife, the Eminently Pocketable Assert Folder
BCA Releases the GENES1S II Aluminum Frame Striker Fired Pistol
It was only last fall that we covered the release of the Bear Creek Arsenal aluminum framed striker fired pistol, the GENES1S. BCA has made a number of upgrades though and is now releasing the GENES1S II. Changes include rounding the grip frame and stipling for a better grip, photoluminescent sights, an ambidextrous magazine release, and a larger trigger guard. MSRP is $499.99 … [Read more...] about BCA Releases the GENES1S II Aluminum Frame Striker Fired Pistol
SIG Introduces the ROMEO-X Pro and Compact Pistol Sights
SIG dropped two new pistol optics this week based upon their military ROMEO-M17 sight. These ROMEO-X sights have a 20,000 hour battery life and come in a Pro model with a Romeo 1/Deltapoint footprint for duty sized pistols, and a Compact Model with an RMSc/P365 footprint for subcompact pistols. They use a circle dot reticle and will co-witness with standard height sights, which … [Read more...] about SIG Introduces the ROMEO-X Pro and Compact Pistol Sights
Springfield Armory drops the all new Echelon Striker Fired 9mm
When I woke up this morning I was greeted by a barrage of e-mails and posts about the new drop from Springfield Armory, the 9mm Echelon. When I first saw the pics, in my pre-coffee haze, I though it was a custom Glock. It's a good looking pistol, but it has those lines to it. After digging into Springfield's website though, the Echelon looks to be a good bit more than just … [Read more...] about Springfield Armory drops the all new Echelon Striker Fired 9mm