Matthew Maruster

Freedom munitions re-manufactured ammunition

Remanufactured Ammunition, Bad for Your Gun Right?

By Matthew Maruster / June 13, 2017

The firearms community is quite diverse and full of many different schools of thought on many topics.  I love reading articles and discussion boards because not only do I learn…

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Alpha Concealment Systems Phoenix Holster

Concealed Carry Holster Review: Alpha Concealment Systems, The Phoenix [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / June 6, 2017

Kydex holsters are a dime a dozen so when I find a company that raises the bar with what I’m calling the most comfortable one I’ve ever worn; it is…

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Concealed Carry Holster And Shirt In One: Packin’ Tee, Reviewed

By Matthew Maruster / May 30, 2017

As a general rule of thumb, we almost always recommend that a gun be concealed on body, as opposed to in a purse, bag, or another off-body carry method. Depending…

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Red Republic Tactical nylon belt

The Everyday Tactical Belt from Red Republic Tactical

By Matthew Maruster / May 23, 2017

Nylon tactical belts for everyday carry are no longer just a new fad, but a legitimate and practical material to keep your firearm where it’s supposed to be, while on…

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Dry Fire Training For Glock | Glock-E-Trainer Review

By Matthew Maruster / May 16, 2017

The Glock E-Trainer is very simple to install and doesn’t require any tools at all.  It is good if you are simply working on your draw or magazine change and want to include a trigger squeeze into your drill without having to re-rack as part of the drill.

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MTR Custom Leather Holster Review [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / May 9, 2017

MTR Custom Leather is a North Carolina-based company that makes some truly fine holsters.  The leather crafter behind MTR is Matt Rector, who has quite a blessed touch with leather.…

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How I Converted My Glock 27 To Fire 9mm During a Bar-Sto Precision Barrel Evaluation

By Matthew Maruster / May 2, 2017

I converted my .40 S&W chambered Glock 27 to shoot 9mm with nothing more than a magazine and barrel switch. We’ll get to that in a few minutes, but first,…

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Gun Sight Review: Advantage Tactical Defensive Pistol Sights

By Matthew Maruster / April 22, 2017

In my journey to test and evaluate firearms related gear, I get to come across some truly unique products.  While working on a comprehensive analysis of many different defensive handgun…

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TW Holster

TW Kydex Holster Review [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / April 4, 2017

Another Ohio based company producing quality, extremely affordable concealed carry holsters, is a company known as TW Holsters. This particular one is a leather/kydex hybrid that comes with either one…

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When Murphy Strikes on The Range

By Matthew Maruster / April 3, 2017

Try and plan for Murphy, so you can avoid most of his shenanigans, but understand he will get all of us at one time or another. This is just one example of the countless number of potentially dangerous, and unlikely things that can happen.

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Walther CCP | Concealed Carry Pistol [REVIEW]

By Matthew Maruster / March 24, 2017

Before making an important purchase, most people will do as much research as they can about the product, and its competitors. If you are considering the Walther CCP as your next every day carry (EDC) gun, I’ll give you my objective impressions of this handgun.

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Looking for a Glock Trigger Upgrade? | Evaluating the SSVi TYR Trigger Group [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / March 14, 2017

The trigger feel was like nothing I have ever felt on a Glock. As found during my dry fire testing, the pull was crisp, reset was short and feel of the trigger on my finger very nice. All of this increased feel to the trigger without reduction of trigger pull weight, or changing internal components.

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Crossfire Holster Reviews [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / March 10, 2017

The models I tested were The Grip low profile IWB holster, The Tempest comfort concealed carry series and their newest design, The EDC low profile IWB holster. Like all my holster reviews, I spend a considerable amount of time using the…

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This EDC Trauma Device Will Save Lives

By Matthew Maruster / February 3, 2017

There most well known is a windless style of tourniquet that uses a handle to lever that when twisted causes the device to constrict around the limb. There are also ratcheting tourniquets that work just as you would expect, a ratcheting device allows the tourniquet to be tightened and stay secure around the limb.

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Don’t Overlook The Cammer Hammer For Your 1911

By Matthew Maruster / January 24, 2017

The Cammer Hammer is an aftermarket 1911 hammer that has a different shape than that of your traditional 1911 hammers.

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