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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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Charles Daly 101 Folding Single Shot Shotgun Review
The Charles Daly 101 is a single shot, folding shotgun made in Turkey and distributed by Chiappa. They’re based on the older Beretta FS-1/412. They use extractors (no ejectors) and have interchangeable chokes. They come with a variety of barrel lengths and come in 410, 20 gauge and 12 gauge. They’re also super cheap. I…
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Vortex Viper HD 20-60×85 Spotting Scope Review
The Vortex Viper HD 20-60×80 is a $1300-ish spotting scope. Written reviews of optics is a bit weird, so I have my notes in the video below:
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GSG 1911-22 Review
The GSG 1911-22 (Same as the SIG branded 1911-22) is an inexpensive 22LR pistol that mimicks the size, dimensions, and is even compatible with some 1911 parts. They’re about $450 in Canada but I picked mine up for $300 used. You can find GSG 1911-22 parts at Brownells. GSG 1911-22 Specs What’s this gun good…
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If you could only own 1 handgun for life, what would it be?
With C21 and the incoming handgun ban (freeze), many RPAL owners are looking to get in before the lock and buy their first handgun. But with scant availability and unknown timelines, what would be the best single handgun to own in Canada? **updated Aug 16 2022: We’re getting to the only the worst options available,…
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Traditions Kentucky Rifle Kit Review
Cabela’s has the Traditions Kentucky Rifle kit on for $399 Canadian pesos once in a while and I get tempted every time. When it last came up for sale, I couldn’t resist because I’m a sucker for a good deal. The Traditions Kentucky Rifle kit is a “finish yourself” muzzleloader percussion rifle in .50 cal…