Dear INSIDERs,
These days, before we drop a ton of money on a new gun, a build, optics or any other piece of gear, what do we do? We scour YouTube for reviews from creators we trust. Right?
Well, at least we do.
That’s exactly why we take our own reviews seriously. When we’re handed a firearm or accessory to review, we don’t just take it to the range, put a few rounds through it and call it a day. We want real time with it. Thousands of rounds. Rough conditions. Actual use.
Because when you’re spending your hard-earned money on a new gun or piece of gear, you want more than a first impression. You want to know how it performs, how it holds up and whether it’s worth every dollar.
That’s what we’re aiming to give you with every review. Everything we feature is tested with you in mind, with a purpose behind the testing and plenty of hands-on time behind the trigger.
— The Hook & Barrel Crew
Here’s what’s on today’s agenda:
➤ Springfield 1911 Operator X Dead Air Mojave .45
➤ SIG P211 GTO | What You Need to Know
➤ The EOTECH Vudu | What You Need to Know
➤ Hands-On at HK | Watch the Full Video
➤ The Best Gun Deals We Found This Month
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The Dead Air Mojave 45 and the Springfield 1911 Operator make for a tight, precision instrument; once broken-in, the gun runs like a scalded ape. Here’s how it runs.
The SIG P211 GTO brings P320 magazine compatibility, a factory compensator and a surprisingly crisp Series 80-style trigger to the double-stack 1911 world. After more than 1,000 rounds, here’s what stood out.
The EOTECH Vudu 4-12x36 FFP measures just 7.1 inches long and ideal for short rifle systems with limited rails and NV or Thermal optics. See how it performs.
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The HK VP70 was years ahead of its time: Rob Garrett visits Heckler & Koch to find out why. Watch the full video.
Looking for a new firearm without breaking the bank? We’ve been digging through this month’s deals to find some of the better prices worth knowing about.
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