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SBI Lynx 180 Match Review
The Spectre Ballistics International (SBI) Lynx 180 Match is an AR180 compliant lower you can use to build out a competition AR180. Lynx 180 Match Specs: What you’ll still need from your WK or WS-MCR for the lower build: Build peculiarities: The lower went together really easily but I found 2 things that you should…
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Nitecore NU25 & NU25UL Gen 2 Review
The Nitecore NU25 Gen1 (review here) is a well-liked ultralight hiking headlamp. The Gen 2 version bumps up the specs, build quality, and goes USB-C. NU25 vs NU25UL The difference between the two is a few grams saved in exchange for a more comfortable front strap and quick release buckle. 9 grams saved, which is…
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Cross Mags Gen 2 Review
Cross Mags are coupled 10/10 pistol LAR mags that fit STANAG-compliant firearms. As the law currently stands in Canada, mags are limited based on what they’re designed for not what they’re used in. Since these mags are designed for the LAR15 pistol AR, they’re pistol mags and can be 10 rounds each even if you…
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The Wild World of Canadian AR180s
In Canada, AR15’s used to be restricted: you could only take them to the range and back and they had to be double locked. $650 Norinco or S&W M&P rifles were great for competition. Some people wanted non restricted rifles so they could go shoot on public land or go coyote hunting, or they didn’t…
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Magazine Basepads in Canada
Magazine base pads add length and a bit of weight to magazines. Here in Canada, pistol magazine base pads are most commonly used to: Add required length to use a pistol magazine with a magwell Add a bit of extra length for loading magazines more reliably during competitions Replace fragile plastic basepads with metal ones…
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Caldwell eMax Pro
The Caldwell E-Max Pro are updated electronic muffs from Caldwell. I’ve owned a set of their old standby eMax low profile emuffs (review here) for quite a while and couldn’t resist when I saw this set on sale at Cabela’s. Pros: Cost: $35 on sale is incredibly cheap. Auto-shutoff: Should be mandatory in 2022 but…
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Norinco Olympia Review
The Norinco TT-Olympia is a clone of the 1936 Walther Olympia in the Jaeger (hunter) trim. It’s a semi automatic, shrouded hammer, 22LR made in China. I bought one because it was $200 and there’s a handgun ban coming in Canada. Usability Usability is not great compared with newer handguns. It’s only made for right…
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Surplus Jericho 941F Review
The Jericho 941F is a DA/SA, Israeli-made, CZ75 clone/variant. Surplus police/military units have been coming into country and I picked one up in the “handgun ban panic buy of 2022”. Mine was $520 from Tundra Supply in Edmonton. 9mm 3 dot sights 4.5″ barrel 2.45 lbs with empty mag Some are chromed, some are blued…
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Nitecore NB10000 Review
I recently started up an article comparing different USB battery banks and use cases and asked Nitecore to send me a few of theirs to include. This is one of them. Note: there’s now an NB1000 Gen 2 that’s a bit stiffer between the connectors and pack, the indicator/design has changed a bit, and output…
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Magpul Zhukov Stock Review
The Magpul Zhukov stock is an AK replacement stock. It folds, extends, you can buy inexpensive cheek risers, and it has a couple QD and sling loops. Why does a Canadian care about an AK replacement stock if AK’s are prohibited in Canada? Because this Yugo version is what many 180-clone makers are choosing as…
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