Section
Guns & Ammo
Hunting rifles, optics, and range gear reviewed from the field, not the brochure.
Bushnell TRS-25 vs Vortex Crossfire CF-RD2
Buy the Bushnell Trophy TRS-25, ASIN B00200E0HM, when you want the red-dot optic accessory whose common card language for this sight prints a 3 MOA dot, a 1x20 objective, about 3.7 ounces, a CR2032 battery with a life claim near 5000 hours, eleven brightness settings, a Picatinny mount story, 1 MOA clicks, and…
Holosun HE507C-GR-X2 vs SIG SOR52001
Buy Holosun HE507C-GR-X2 when you want the green 2-MOA dot and 32-MOA circle whose weight cell says 1.44 ounces, and you will not trust a mounting cell that says Weaver until a dealer confirms the footprint. Buy SIG SOR52001 when you want the 2-MOA red ROMEO5 whose weight cell says 145 grams, and you will read SIG's page before you believe a material cell that says Plastic.
Warne 514M vs Talley TMS30M
Buy Warne 514M when you want the matte-black alloy-steel rings and you will ignore an item type that says Holster. Buy Talley TMS30M when you want the aluminum Picatinny rings and you will measure them, because the description says 30mm Low and the model is the medium part. The rifle stays at a licensed dealer.
Vortex CF2-31007 vs Leupold 174182
Buy Vortex CF2-31007 when you want the black 3-9x40 whose features name a Dead-Hold BDC reticle. Buy Leupold 174182 when you want the 3-9x40 whose features name quarter-MOA clicks and whose color cell says Duplex CDS instead of a color. The rifle stays at a licensed dealer.
Kel-Tec P50: A 5.7x28 Buyer's Guide
Buy the Kel-Tec P50 if you want the 5.7x28 pistol with a top-mounted PS90-style magazine, a 9.6-inch barrel, and 15 inches overall. It is not a 9mm you hide, and it is not a rifle with a stock. The pistol and the ammunition stay at a licensed dealer.
Harris 1A2-BRM vs Magpul M-LOK Bipod
Buy Harris 1A2-BRM when you want the bipod the card files as a holster, with a 6-inch minimum and a 9-inch maximum. Buy the Magpul M-LOK bipod when the material cell says aluminum and the maximum height says 10 inches. Neither ASIN is a firearm or ammunition.
Pro-Shot 1PS-26-22/26 vs Dewey 22C36
Buy Pro-Shot 1PS-26-22/26, UPC 709779400225, for the 26-inch stainless rod the card calls a .22 to .26 cleaning rod. Buy Dewey 22C36 when you want the nylon-coated rod and the 8 by 36 thread in the description, and when you will ignore fishing cells that file it as a spinning rod.
Real Avid AVBR101B vs DAC DAC363219
Buy the Real Avid magnetic bore light, model AVBR101B. The output cell says 15 lumens. The brightness cell says 15000 lumens. One AAA battery is not included. Buy the DAC Win Flex, model DAC363219, UPC 761903363219. The form-factor cell says Strip. The item type says Holster. Neither card is a firearm.
.45 ACP Showdown: Smith & Wesson M&P45 Shield M2.0 vs. FN FNX-45 vs. Springfield 1911 Garrison
Conceal the Smith & Wesson M&P45 Shield M2.0: 7 rounds, 6.45 inches, 20.5 ounces. Duty is the FN FNX-45: 10 or 15 rounds, 4.5-inch barrel. Range is the Springfield 1911 Garrison: steel, 5 inches, 37 ounces. All three stay at a licensed dealer.
Tetra TET004B1I vs Boeshield T90012
Buy Tetra Gun Grease, model TET004B1I, the 1 oz tube of white fluoropolymer grease. The Amazon card says a wide temperature range and prints no degrees. Buy Boeshield T-9, model T90012, the 12 oz aerosol. The label says 12 oz and 340 g. The container cell says Bottle. Neither card is a firearm.
9mm Showdown: SIG Sauer P365 vs. Glock 19 Gen5 vs. CZ Shadow 2
Conceal the SIG Sauer P365: 10+1 and XRAY3, 5.8 inches, 17.8 ounces. Duty is the Glock 19 Gen5: 15-round standard, 7.28 inches. Range is the CZ Shadow 2: steel, SA/DA, 46.5 ounces. All three stay at a licensed dealer.
Slip 2000 4 oz Bottle vs G96 4754
Buy Slip 2000 ASIN B00635VIY8, the 4 oz Bottle row, path token 60320, for the needle-cap EWL bottle labeled 4 oz and 118 ml. Buy G96 model 4754, UPC 029841105309, for the 4 fl oz bottle. The brand cell says Rothco. The viscosity cell says 20W-50. Neither card is a firearm.
Tipton 376252R vs Hoppe's RC270R
Buy Tipton part 376252R, UPC 661120762522, for the one-piece carbon rod titled 27-45 Cal. Measure it. The detail block never says inches after 26. Buy Hoppe's RC270R, UPC 026285002706, for the 36-inch .270-and-larger rod. Ignore the 270 ml cell. Neither card is a firearm.
Wheeler F.A.T. Wrench 710909 vs Fix It Sticks
Buy Wheeler 710909 for the digital F.A.T. Wrench, 15 to 100 inch-pounds, UPC 661120109099. Buy a Fix It Sticks kit for the range bag. Neither one is a firearm. The rifle stays at a licensed dealer.
GoldenRod 725721 vs Eva-Dry E-333
Buy Lockdown GoldenRod 725721, UPC 661120257219, for the 12-inch heated rod and a 100-cubic-foot bullet. Buy Eva-Dry E-333, UPC 832856000060, for a hanging silica unit and a 333-cubic-foot bullet. The floor-area cell says 333 square feet. Neither box is a firearm.
Birchwood Casey Shoot-N-C 34805 vs Champion 45824
Buy Birchwood Casey Shoot-N-C 34805 for the 8-inch yellow bullseye, UPC 029057348057, 6 targets and 24 pasters in the title. Buy Champion 45824 for the 8-inch bullseye 10-pack. The model cell says TRTAZ11A. Both are paper. A firearm stays at a dealer.
Pyramex I-Force SB7070SDT vs Uvex Genesis S3200X
Buy Pyramex I-Force SB7070SDT for the dual-pane goggle. The title says clear and the color cell says silver mirror. Buy Uvex Genesis S3200X for the clear glasses at 1.09 ounces, ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3. Neither box is a firearm.
Howard Leight LPF-1 vs 3M Classic 310-1001
Buy Howard Leight LPF-1 for the uncorded green foam plug at NRR 30, made for smaller canals, in a 200-pair title. Buy 3M Classic 310-1001 for the yellow uncorded pillow-pack plug at NRR 29. Count the pairs. Neither box is a firearm.