Author Archives: Ed Hawkins
Pi Knives aX – dobolock
Pi Knives has introduced an interesting folder design they call the aX – dobolock. Debuting, and winning an award, at the 2011 Blade Show last month, the knife opens toward the palm. Er, it folds along a different axis. Uhm, … Continue reading
Three Point Innovations Box-to-Mag Loader
From the Department of I Should Have Thought Of That, comes the Box-to-Mag loader from Three Point Innovations. Anyone who’s ever spent time loading 5.56×45 into STANAG magazines from boxes should appreciate this product. Drop a 20 round box of … Continue reading
Constitution Arms Palm38 Tri-Cor
Who loves high speed video of ballistics tests? A better question is, who doesn’t? Constitution Arms is releasing a patent pending new ammunition in .38 branded the Palm38 Tri-Cor. The round is 158 grains of payload divided into three separate … Continue reading
Command Arms Accesories Roni Recon
This just in from the Department of Redundancy Department. The Roni Recon is a new Glock conversion kit from Command Arms Accessories. It, uh, makes your Glock bigger. And, if you can believe it, uglier. The lack of a forearm … Continue reading
Spec-Ops T.H.E. Messenger Bag
Pros Durable Lots of room Lots of attachment points Comfortable strap attachment Innovative zipper entry Cons No interior structured storage Shoulder strap not detachable Spec-Ops is a brand that has yet to disappoint me. Their products are functional and efficient. … Continue reading
QASM Vertical Connector
From the Department of I Should Have Thought Of That, comes Downrange Gear’s QASM Vertical Connector. The connector combines a layered length of 1″ nylon webbing, that has loops on both ends, with an ITW QASM buckle. Sliding the webbing … Continue reading
Firing the KSG
Interest in the Kel-tec KSG 12 gague bull pup shotgun continues to increase. I for one, am very interested. This video of a preproduction model being fired speaks for itself.
Pros Compact Unobtrusive Works Cons Difficult to open Uncomfortable to use Tool of last resort The Swiss+Tech Utilikey is an interesting product. Using the Utilikey is like drinking Natural Light, it’s not great, but it beats nothing. Barely. Marketed as … Continue reading
Denel PAW-20
I’m torn about the Denel Neopup PAW-20. It looks like a weapon from a video game, with a pistol grip mounted on the right side of the receiver and a profile dreamed up by a teenager raised on anime. If … Continue reading
TYR Assaulters Sustainment Pack
TYR Tactical has released an interesting new backpack, the TYR Assaulters Sustainment Pack. Weighing in at svelte 21.2 oz, the ASP holds 360 cubic inches internally and can nearly double that capacity with an additional estimated 640 cubic inches of … Continue reading