• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content

The K-Var ArmoryThe K-Var Armory

The Largest Supplier of Firearms, Gun Parts, & Accessories Online

  • Shop K-Var
  • News
    • Industry
    • Politics
    • Second Amendment
    • Self Defense
    • Comics
  • Reviews
    • Anything AK
    • Anything AR
    • Gear
    • Pistols
    • Rifles
    • Shotguns
  • Newsletter
You are here: Home / Archives for Reviews / Gear

Gear

Cold Weather Shooting

When that tingling you feel is not just the excitement of the hunt, but more like the onset of frostbite, it may be time to start thinking about your cold weather shooting routine. [Read more…] about Cold Weather Shooting


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

January 6, 2022

Filed Under: Ammunition, Gear, How-To, Hunting, Rifles Tagged With: Cold Weather, hunting

Hunting Safety

Whether you’re searching for the ultimate trophy or just looking to fill your freezer, hunting excursions should always be as safe as you can make them. [Read more…] about Hunting Safety


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

December 23, 2021

Filed Under: Ammunition, Deer, Gear, How To, Hunting, Rifles, Tactics, Turkey, Waterfowling Tagged With: deer hunting, Gun Safety

The Myth of Iron Sights

Ever hear an old-timer talk about how you’re not a ‘real’ shooter unless you can hit a target without your newfangled optics? I have, and while there may be a hint of truth there, the sentiment isn’t entirely accurate. [Read more…] about The Myth of Iron Sights


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

July 30, 2021

Filed Under: Accessories, Gear, How To, Hunting, Optics, Optics, Rifles, Uncategorized Tagged With: hunting, Iron Sights, Scopes

Avoiding Scope Bite

Getting ‘scoped’ when shooting a rifle is always a risk, but it’s one that can be minimized if you take a few precautions. This injury goes by a few different names like Scope Bite or Scope Eye and it’s always a highly unpleasant experience for shooters at any level. [Read more…] about Avoiding Scope Bite


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

April 20, 2021

Filed Under: Accessories, Gear, How To, Optics, Rifles Tagged With: Injuries, Rifle Scope, Scope Bite

Vehicle Concealed Carry

Presumably, you would wear your concealed, defensive handgun somewhere on you that would be the most comfortable and allow easy access in the case of an immediate need. What happens though, when you climb into your car or truck and that weapon is in a position that just isn’t practical? [Read more…] about Vehicle Concealed Carry


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

March 15, 2021

Filed Under: Accessories, Gear, Holsters, How To Tagged With: Concealed Carry

Always Use Protection

I think you’d be hard-pressed to find any shooter that doesn’t understand the need for eye and hearing protection. It’s standard industry practice, most all reputable ranges insist on their use and it’s really just common sense. [Read more…] about Always Use Protection


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

February 23, 2021

Filed Under: Accessories, Gear, Hearing Protection, Optics Tagged With: Accessories, Eye Protection, Gear, Hearing Protection, Safety

Know Your Muzzle Attachments

A lot of new gun owners often don’t fully understand the attachment at the end of their barrel and what it can and can’t do. Aside from a sound suppressor (which most everyone can recognize), a lot of these devices look pretty similar and can be hard to tell apart. [Read more…] about Know Your Muzzle Attachments


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

January 30, 2021

Filed Under: Accessories, Gear, Hearing Protection, How To, Rifles Tagged With: compensator, flash hider, muzzle brake

Safe Storage Continues To Be A Choice For Most

How safe are your guns?

How safe do they need to be?

Currently, there are more guns in personal possession in the U.S. than there are people. That’s a lot of firepower. Let’s take a look at the numbers:

  • Less than half of all households claim to own any firearms at all – that means that more gun owners certainly have multiple weapons within their homes
  • 54% of those owners report that they do not take measures to store all of their guns safely
  • 20% of those households have small children in the home
  • 10% of owners indicate that they keep all of their weapons unlocked and loaded

For most people, the concept of gun safety really isn’t an issue. You’re not high-risk, you take care of your firearms and take reasonable steps to make sure that they’re secure after use. That’s probably why government intervention hasn’t really been all that necessary up to now. [Read more…] about Safe Storage Continues To Be A Choice For Most


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

April 28, 2020

Filed Under: Gear, Industry, Politics, Second Amendment, Self Defense

Five Great Last-Minute Christmas Ideas for The Gunny in Your Life

Let’s face it. If you are reading this you are like over half of Americans, a procrastinator with your Christmas buying. Conveniently, I know a place that works really hard to have lots of cool stuff in stock for that gun loving person in your life. [Read more…] about Five Great Last-Minute Christmas Ideas for The Gunny in Your Life


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

December 11, 2019

Filed Under: Accessories, Cartridges, Gear Tagged With: .223/5.56, Amend2, Chokes, Christmas, Fiocchi, Hornady, Magpul, RCBS, Sierra MatchKing

K-Var’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales Feature Popular Products at Insane Savings!

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are sure to break new sales records across the nation and K-Var.com is ready to do its part. In addition to over 100 of our most sought after and popular products being heavily discounted, K-Var will be featuring Golden Ticket items. Golden Ticket items will feature some of our most requested products and offer savings well below our cost in most cases. However, you’ll have to be quick, as each Golden Ticket item will have a limited quantity. Arsenal AKs and concealed carry pistols, magazines and optics at prices like these is unheard of! [Read more…] about K-Var’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales Feature Popular Products at Insane Savings!


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

November 22, 2019

Filed Under: Gear, Optics, Pistols, Rifles Tagged With: Arsenal, Black Friday, Brown Bear, Burris, Cyber Monday, IWI, KCI Magazines, Kel-Tec, Lee Armory, Steyr, Taurus, VEPR

Beware of Fake Guns and Parts

A Canandaigua, NY man named Jonathan Roberts is facing multiple charges after allegedly violating weapons laws by purchasing gun part modifications for Glocks from China. It all began when Customs and Border Patrol agents intercepted a package in New York City that contained a selector switch for a Glock. This device converts a Glock pistol into a fully automatic firearm, which is illegal. [Read more…] about Beware of Fake Guns and Parts


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

September 12, 2019

Filed Under: Gear, How To, Op-ed Tagged With: Accessories, ATF, Fake, Parts

SHOT Show 2019 New Products Recap

The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) 41st Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT), wrapped up its four-day run with many successes. While the pain of a lackluster introduction of new firearms was felt by many, the industry showed it was laying the groundwork for the next generation with a record number of new exhibitors the Suppliers Showcase and an innovative Pop-Up Preview that proved to be a hit with buyers. [Read more…] about SHOT Show 2019 New Products Recap


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

February 1, 2019

Filed Under: Anything AK, Anything AR, Gear, Optics, Video Tagged With: New Products, SHOT Show 2019

SHOT Show — New Products 2019

The SHOT Show (Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade) in January of each year not only signals the beginning of a new year, but a whole round of product launches to fill our dreams, wish lists, and for a lucky few, gear closets and gun safes. Firearm sales have been rather lackluster as of late, so it is not much of a surprise that manufacturers focused more on expanding existing lines to include new colors and calibers more than completely new introductions. However, that is not to say the industry did not put out some new must-have models! On the other hand, the optics and accessories categories are teeming with new offerings to give your old gear a new look.
We scoured the SHOT Show floor for some of the best new offerings and will bring you a new list each day, so stay tuned. [Read more…] about SHOT Show — New Products 2019


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

January 22, 2019

Filed Under: Anything AR, Gear, Lasers, Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Video Tagged With: Arex, Burris, Firebird, HatsunUSA, LaserMax, Legacy, Meopta, SHOT Show 2019, SIG Sauer, Springfield, SureFire, Viridian

The Range Bag

One of the inevitabilities, and greatest aspects of our sport, is the accumulation of gear and accessories. Somewhere, deep down inside each of us, is a little devilish voice convincing us to get more stuff. I’ll be the first to admit it; I indulge that little voice often and without apology. Mainly because I have put in the time to select the right range bag and devised a system for packing it. [Read more…] about The Range Bag


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

January 17, 2019

Filed Under: Accessories, Gear, Reviews, Video Tagged With: Range Bag

Review: Otis 7.62/5.56 MPSR Cleaning System 

If you have a .308/7.62 caliber rifle and need a comprehensive, compact, packable cleaning kit for the field, then the Otis 7.62mm MPSR Cleaning System is an obvious choice. However, there is more to the Otis cleaning kit than just size. [Read more…] about Review: Otis 7.62/5.56 MPSR Cleaning System 


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

January 11, 2019

Filed Under: Gear, Reviews Tagged With: .308 WIN., 5.56 NATO, 7.62x51, gun cleaning, Otis

Top AR Pistol Braces

AR pistols have been around for a long time. They have been great range toys and a fun way to turn money into noise, if you didn’t mind the spray and pray method of shooting. Let’s face it, not all of us have or can use both hands well. Some of us use a cane, have had a stroke or tangled with an IED to the detriment of our hands. [Read more…] about Top AR Pistol Braces


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

January 2, 2019

Filed Under: Gear, Pistols Tagged With: AR Pistol, Pistol Brace, SBR

Shooting Tip: Clean and Repair on the Go

Most serious long-range shooters have a regular collection of products and tools at home to clean and repair their rifles and accessories. Novices, hunters, and plinkers need the same. Since you can’t tote your gun room into the field, the question becomes, “What should I carry along when hunting or competing?”
[Read more…] about Shooting Tip: Clean and Repair on the Go

June 4, 2018

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: gun cleaning, Hoppe's, Range Kit

Choosing the Right Holster

When you choose a handgun and holster, you are investing in a concealed carry system. The holster is an important part of the system, at least as important as the handgun itself. I have seen too many unserviceable, sorry excuses for holsters in my classes, and the hell of it is many carry such holsters to defend their life! [Read more…] about Choosing the Right Holster

May 11, 2018

Filed Under: Gear, Holsters, How To, Reviews, Self Defense Tagged With: Galco, kydex, Leather

FLIR: Go Thermal to Be the Predator

Thanks to FLIR, I got to be a “Predator” for one night last month and it was really cool. For those who don’t remember, Predator was a 1987 movie (and series of forgettable remakes) in which an alien creature hunted down various supporting actors for sport and killed them in gruesome fashion until Arnold Schwarzenegger saves the day. Among other assets, the Predator had thermal vision that allowed him to stalk the various players until the final battle wherein Arnold serves up a crushing defeat. It was one of the first times that the general public saw the advantages of thermal imaging. [Read more…] about FLIR: Go Thermal to Be the Predator

March 20, 2018

Filed Under: Gear, Hunting, Night Vision, Optics, Thermal Tagged With: FLIR, Thermal

20 Tips for Preseason Turkeys

Wild turkeys are almost as fickle as the springtime weather we experience while hunting them. These and other factors often combine to limit opportunities for turkey-hunting success to just a few hours of hunting per season. Solid preparation is imperative. Serious turkey hunters are prepared to deal with any situation and leave nothing to chance. Are you up to the challenge? [Read more…] about 20 Tips for Preseason Turkeys

March 8, 2018

Filed Under: Gear, Hunting, Turkey Tagged With: How To, Tips, Turkey Hunting

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to Next Page »
  • Comics
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • About
  • Newsletter

Copyright © 2022 · K-Var Corp · Log in