It Still Rocks

Here's a selection of gear and kit that I've reviewed before, and how it's held up over the years. I've been at this since 2012, so there's a lot of data on this stuff.

SRC Relia-Bolt
First reviewed: 9/14/14
Original review

There are a lot of things I like on my gun and this is on the top of the list. There is one in almost every gun I own, especially short guns with a more violent gas system.

I've used BCM, Spike's, Midwest Industries, CMMG and a bunch more and these are by far my favorites. The modified locking lugs and slick coating is a great way to reduce friction and enhance reliability. If I could only have one bolt, this would be it.

Blue Alpha Gear EDC Belt
First reviewed: 11/8/16
Original review

This belt has been on my hip nearly every day since I got it. Basically took it off for my wedding and a couple of job interviews. I've got other belts, some pretty nice ones, but they don't even come close to this.

Other belts are too floppy, have trouble adjusting or slipping through their hardware, are too thick or just don't support right. The Blue Alpha Gear belt constantly holds up single and double hook holsters with full frame handguns without complaint.

This thing has been drug through the dirt, been bled on, washed and dried dozens of times, used to dangle a friend off a roof (don't ask), and has put up with more every day wear than anything else I own and is still stiff enough to hold up pants by itself. I feel better about life just thinking about it.

Real Avid AR Tool
First reviewed 11/18/14
Original review

The big daddy of Real Avid's rifle tools. Not only does it pack the amazing carbon and bolt carrier scraping tools, but it has a host of other useful gizmos such as pliers and a bit driver.

I'll be honest. I'll let an AR sit in storage dirty if I can't use this to clean it. It's that big of a deal. If you have a new shooter clean their gun without one, and then hand them this, you can see it click when they use it. It saves so much time it should ship with factory guns.

If you love spending hours with picks and brushes, nibbling away at carbon in your gun, you are either a masochist or you don't know any better. Either way, wise up and get one of these.

That's it for today, stay safe, stay accurate.