Gear We Love — November/December 2021

Shine On: Lucid Optics C3 Weapons Light

(Pictured above)

Shockproof up to .458 SOCOM and putting out 300 lumens on a trio of AAA batteries, this light is at home on a defensive carbine — a platform which is challenging to run in the dark without a mounted light. It ships with a lifetime warranty at LucidOptics.com.

MSRP: $129.99

 

Galco FasTrax Pac Waistpack

For outdoor activities such as running and hiking, belt packs are a lot more inconspicuous in a world of untucked shirts than they were in the early 1990s. The FasTrax from Galco allows you to discreetly carry a pistol as well as other essentials, and it is available sized for compact and subcompact sidearms in multicam and black at GalcoGunleather.com.

MSRP: $79 and up

 

Vickers Tactical Glock Double Magazine Pouch

Many classes require a double-magazine pouch for defensive handgun and carbine instruction, and these units from Vickers Tactical are more than up to any task on any instructor’s range. With a slip-on fit that eliminates the fuss of clips, snaps or hook-and-loop fasteners, they securely hold a pair of 9mm or .40-cal Glock double-stacks vertically in place and fit 1.75-inch belts. They are available in black and tan at TangoDown.com.

MSRP: $24.95

 

 

Gtul Glock Magazine Disassembly Tool

Magazines get dirty, especially if we’re talking about thousands upon thousands of rounds. These little numbers allow you to remove the baseplates from Glock pistols for maintenance without trouble even if you don’t have the hand strength of a collegiate wrestler. You can get them for 9mm/.40 S&W, 10mm/.45 ACP, G36, G42/43, and G43X/48 magazines — as well as several other specialty magazine-maintenance tools — at MyGtul.com.

MSRP: $11.95 and up

 

 

Nerd SLICC Mag Mausoleum

For inside-the-waistband carry, small is the way to go, but for comfort, it’s hard to beat OWB. This reversible, inside- or outside-the-waistband model from NERD gives you the choice of either. It can be worn right-or-left-handed and is available for most common carry pistols (along with very high-quality matching holsters) at WeAre-Nerd.com.

MSRP: $24.99

 

 

Hornady Rapid Safe Night Guard

The RAPiD safe from Hornady allows instant RFID access to your firearm with either a watchband, key fob or phone decal. The result is a secure, easy-to-operate bedside unit that opens faster than other units operated with keys, combinations or biometrics. You can get yours at Hornady.com.

MSRP: $323.99