Gear We Love — from the Safariland SpeedFeed Stock With Magazine Tube to the MTR Custom Deluxe Thoroughbred Holster to the Yukon Tactical Overwatch.
1» Safariland SpeedFeed Stock With Magazine Tube
A longtime staple of law enforcement patrol shotguns, the SpeedFeed stock from Safariland allows the shooter to keep an additional four rounds of ammunition in the buttstock of the firearm. It’s available for Remington and Mossberg units and with or without pistol grips at safariland.com.
MSRP: $116.50
2» Tru-Spec Boot Cut Pants
The 24-7 Series Tactical boot-cut trousers from Tru-Spec combine seven-pocket utility with improved function where pants meet boots, especially when exiting vehicles. Among other features commonly found on Tru-Spec’s pants, they include a brass YKK zipper, a comfort-fit slider waistband and a drop-in cell phone pocket. They’re available in black and khaki at truspec.com.
MSRP: $49.95
3» MTR Custom Deluxe Thoroughbred Holster
This IWB only adds an eighth of an inch plus the width of your gun to your waistline, and does so in American bull or horsehide. Three holes for each belt clip offer a variety of carry options. Learn more at mtrcustomleather.com.
MSRP: $80
4» LaserMax G42/43
The LMS-G43 brings the time-tested technology of the LaserMax system to the subcompact Glock line. Its ambidextrous on-off switch allows for safe, comfortable handling by all shooters and the entire unit is factory-aligned to stock ballistics, which results in guaranteed point of aim/point of accuracy. See it and the entire LaserMax line at lasermax.com.
MSRP: $299
5» Rusty’s Rags Sheepskin Gun Care Kit
This American-made sheepskin gun cleaning kit includes a bottle of oil, an 8- by- 8-inch flannel cloth and a 2.5- by- 4.75-inch trimmed merino sheepskin pad that performs superbly as a gun cleaner and wiper. The wool reaches deeper into tight areas on guns for a more thorough cleaning, and the pad serves exceptionally well as a wipe-down unit after handling any and all firearms in the home. Get to shop.rustysrags.com for pistol, rifle and shotgun kits.
MSRP: $19.95 or 3/$49.93
6» Yukon Tactical Overwatch
The Overwatch Sling Pack is a 20-liter cross-shoulder storage solution for those who demand hard-use gear. It includes a rear concealed carry compartment for a full-size sidearm and easily accommodates a 15-inch laptop, and its modular MOLLE-compatible webbing allows for easy and customizable rigging. It’s also hydration bladder compatible and is available at yukon-outfitters.com.
MSRP: $49.99
Gear We Love — from G-Tip Gun Cleaning Swabs to the Ares Ageis Crossover Belt to the Skyline Folklore Multi-Gun Cleaning Kit.
1» G-Tip Gun Cleaning Swabs
These low-lint, high-strength swabs combine the convenience of traditional cotton swabs with the versatility and strength the modern shooter demands. Available in multiple weights and with or without pointed tips, these robust little units reach the hardest-to-access parts of your sidearm for easier and more thorough cleaning. Go to bearmetalclean.com for ordering information and options.
MSRP: $19.99/300 or $29.99/600
2» Berne Concealed Carry Echo One
Berne brings extremely heavy-duty barn coat warmth and comfort to the concealed carry lifestyle with the Echo One. The Adder System — an integral MOLLE-equipped tear-away pocket carry system — is large enough to accommodate full-sized autos and provides a secure foundation for holsters and accessories, while the jacket itself provides durable, all-day warmth available in bark brown and black. Visit bernedirect.com for a demo video and ordering information.
MSRP: $129.99
3» Ares Ageis Crossover Belt
This belt is a collaboration between CrossBreed Holsters and Ares Tactical, beginning with the 4-ounce beadblasted buckle. It is mated to 7-ounce belts made inhouse by CrossBreed from hides tanned to their specs, and the result is a belt that is extremely robust and strong enough to meet your EDC needs but versatile enough to fit almost any situation. See it and other belts in the CrossBreed family at crossbreedholsters.com.
MSRP: $89.95
4» Gun-Werkz Synthetic Gun Care Products
These 100-percent biodegradable gun care products are naturally peppermint-scented and can power through the toughest burnt-on powders and residues. Gun-Werkz oils, solvents and greases are safe on all firearms and finishes and are available in multiple sizes from 4-ounce spray bottles to 5-gallon pails at fettaffen.com.
MSRP: $2.97 and up
5» Dale Fricke Holsters Magazine Carrier
Magazine carriers from Dale Fricke Holsters are available in a variety of colors, styles and orientations. This model — the Joab — is available in bullet-up or bullet-down orientations for just about any pistol you can name. Browse the entire catalog of holsters, magazine carriers and other accessories at dalefrickeholsters.com.
MSRP: $40
6» Skyline Folklore Multi-Gun Cleaning Kit
Skyline Center, Inc. helps individuals with disabilities live independently and reach individualized employment goals at their facility in Clinton, Iowa, through the manufacture and sale of cloth patches and the assembly and sale of the kits, which contain everything necessary for the care of AR-pattern rifles, shotguns and handguns. Visit store.skylinecenter.com to order and for additional information.
MSRP: $34.95
