Best Red Dot for USPSA Carry Optics in 2026: 507COMP vs SRO vs Defender XL, 407COMP and 507-PROMAX
Posted by Vincent Hall on 9/13/2026 to
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Updated September 2026. After another year of matches, high round counts and warranty claims, we compare the Holosun 507COMP, Trijicon SRO and Vortex Defender XL — and add the big-dot 407COMP and the new 507-PROMAX. Our favorite has not changed, but the reasons have.
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Transferring NFA Items From a Gun Trust After a Death
Posted by Vincent Hall on 7/17/2026 to
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When the person who set up a gun trust dies, the trust still owns the suppressors and SBRs inside it - and the successor trustee can sell them on an electronic ATF Form 4 at $0 transfer tax. A step-by-step walkthrough, including the attachment mistake that got fifteen filings kicked to paper.
How to File an ATF Form 1 to Make an SBR (Individual or Trust) Using eForms
Posted by Vincent Hall on 6/20/2026 to
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A lot of customers ask us to "register" a short-barreled rifle for them — for example, turning an 8" SIG MPX into an SBR. Here's the part that surprises people: making an SBR is something you do as the maker, not something a shop does for you. This guide walks through the entire process on the ATF eForms portal, with separate step-by-step sections for filing as an individual and as a trust.
A USPSA Mag Gauging Guide: Pass Every Check
Posted by Vincent Hall on 6/13/2026 to
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Every few months this comes up again: a competitor is trying to squeeze every possible round into a 140 mm USPSA magazine setup, the mag technically fits their gauge at home, and then someone asks the obvious question:
What is a competitor
Glock 17 Gen 6 Review: Trigger, Optic Mounting, and Duty-Use Notes
Posted by Vincent Hall on 6/4/2026 to
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The Glock 17 Gen 6 changes the grip, trigger feel, optic mounting, controls, recoil impulse, and serviceability enough that agencies, armorers, and serious Glock shooters should treat it as a new working system. Here is our practical breakdown of what works, what needs setup, and how to run it for duty or competition.
Complete Guide: Filing an ATF eForm 4 (Individual to Trust)
Posted by Vincent Hall on 3/16/2026 to
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Below is a complete step-by-step guide and visual walkthrough for filing an electronic ATF Form 4 transfer from an individual to their own trust using ATF eForms . This guide walks through the entire process from preparation to approval , and
Glock Milled Slide Weights and the 47 vs 17
Posted by Vincent Hall on 3/29/2025 to
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Optic Weight Comparison: How Different Red Dots Stack Up on Milled Glock Slides vs the Factory Glock 47 MOS
We will examine the differences between slide weights with different milling options and the variances of popular optics for
The Recommended Glock Setup for USPSA Carry Optics
Posted by Vincent Hall on 9/30/2024 to
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The Glock platform is well-suited for the USPSA Carry Optics Division due to its affordability and reliability, offering excellent performance in capable hands. Let’s explore some advantages of the Glock Gen 5 Platform, starting with mechanical
Bang or Bust: Trigger Setups in the CZ Shadow 2
Posted by Vincent Hall on 1/30/2023 to
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A reliability-first look at CZ Shadow 2 trigger setups for USPSA and practical shooting, including hammer springs, firing pin safety, reduced reach setups, and why consistency matters more than chasing the lightest trigger pull.
Trijicon RMR and Glock MOS vs SBGW Direct Mount for Duty Guns
Posted by Vincent Hall on 9/21/2022 to
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The Trijicon RMR (and any optic of the same footprint) can be either mounted to the MOS plate or gun via 2X 6-32 screws. The thickness of the MOS plate limits the number of threads from the screw that can be engaged into the plate (INSERT MOS
CZ P-10F Recoil Spring Setups, The Good and the Ugly
Posted by Vincent Hall on 4/11/2022 to
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The available spring space in the CZ P-10F is borderline inadequate for the loads with lighter recoil impulses. All modern euro-pistol designs have trended this way. Recoil springs in the 2011/1911, Sig P320, Glock, and Shadow 2 all have
CZ P-10 Competition Ready, Must Have Upgrades for USPSA Carry Optics
Posted by Vincent Hall on 11/26/2021 to
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The CZ P-10 F Comp Ready is one hell of a nice gun out of the box. If you want to seriously compete with it in USPSA Carry Optics, there are a few upgrades needed to make this gun truly Competition Ready at the top of it's class. The
The Apex Trigger Components for the P-10
Posted by Vincent Hall on 11/1/2021 to
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The Apex disconnector, when used with the stock striker produces the best trigger foundation for the P-10. The rolling break no longer disrupts the sight picture and the physical effort required for consistency is greatly reduced.
