Category Archives: Gear

When the M56 gear was adopted by the US Army it was during a very transitional period. Not like the trans periods in the Army today, Heyooooo!! Anyways.. The ammo pouches were first produced to be able to fit magazines and ammo currently in use and for the assumed 7.62MM Nato rifle of whatever modelContinue reading “Short M-56 Magazine Pouches”

Man, those were the days. Back when accessories like this was the norm. This was shared on facebook by a guy who said it belonged to his grandfather. Everything you need for that bullseye match.

Finally 100 percent complete with fresh replacement cargo straps and a strap I was missing, the belly strap that doubles as an extra cargo strap. The two horizontal back strap/cargo straps are no replaced. The originals one it when I got it had gotten very old and stiff to the point they couldn’t even beContinue reading “1968 Light Weight Ruck”

A throw back to Iraq in 2003/2004…Carrier, Chaplains Kit, Desert. Although these were intended to carry a Chaplains kit (2 carriers contained the contents of one kit for field religious services) these carriers were great for carrying extra 30-round magazines. We used them to carry an additional basic load (210 rounds) tucked away neatly inContinue reading “Holy Ammo Kit”

A couple years ago, maybe longer I was sent this magazine holder thing for review. The reason it has taken me so long is  I just couldn’t figure out the best way to use this thing.   As you can see the idea is to clip it into a pocket. The problem is that the magazineContinue reading “EXTRA Carry CCW Mag Pouch”

By Sunshine Shooter I was pretty hard on the gun industry, and I stand by what I said. But that isn’t necessarily my entire position on the subject. While the majority of the gun industry is stagnant and boring, there are some pockets of innovation if you are willing to look. Shotguns Shotguns are actuallyContinue reading “The Firearms Industry Needs More Innovation pt.2”