Category Archives: Sneak Previews

Upcoming Review: Streamlight’s TLR-1 HL-X

Posted on Friday, 18 July, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Streamlight’s TLR-1 HL-X At its core, the TLR-1 HL-X boasts impressive light output, offering up to 1,500 lumens and 20,000 candela when powered by its proprietary SL-B9 rechargeable battery pack, or 1,000 lumens and 15,000 candela with two CR123A lithium … Continue reading →

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UPCOMING REVIEW: STREAMLIGHT’S MEGASTREAM USB

Posted on Monday, 9 June, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Streamlight’s MEGASTREAM USB Can you say “Megastream” as fast as you can? Go on, give it a try! If your tongue just tied itself in a knot, don’t worry, you’re in good company. But fear not, because while the name … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: SIG SAUER JULIET3-MICRO MAGNIFIER

Posted on Tuesday, 27 May, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

The SIG SAUER Juliet3-Micro Magnifier is a compact and effective optical accessory designed to enhance the capabilities of red dot sights. It essentially adds a 3x magnification to your existing non-magnified optic, allowing for greater precision and target identification at … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: A Thomas Bender Creation

Posted on Monday, 19 May, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

While Thomas Bender might not be a household name echoing through the halls of mainstream knife commerce, he’s a remarkable individual whose story unfolds far beyond the typical industry narrative. Residing in the unassuming neighborhood of Van Nuys, Tom is … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: HOLOSUN SCS CARRY GREEN

Posted on Wednesday, 30 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

The landscape of concealed carry optics has continually evolved, demanding smaller, more efficient, and highly reliable solutions for everyday users and law enforcement professionals. Stepping into this dynamic arena, HOLOSUN, a name synonymous with innovation in electro-optics, introduced the SCS … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: The Spyderco Manix 2 XL Folder SPY27

Posted on Wednesday, 23 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Spyderco Manix 2 XL Folder SPY27 The Spyderco Manix 2 XL is a formidable folding knife that has garnered a dedicated following among knife enthusiasts. It’s known for its robust construction, large size, and exceptional performance. This knife takes the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: Shooter’s Choice Universal Cleaning Kit

Posted on Monday, 21 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Okay, picture this: it’s not quite the Wild West, but there’s a certain intensity to the situation. Let’s say our protagonist, we’ll call him Barnaby, is facing down… a particularly aggressive squirrel. Yes, a squirrel. Barnaby, in a moment … Continue reading →

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UPCOMING REVIEW: XS Sights Optic Plates and OR-Height Sight Bundle for GLOCK MOS Pistols

Posted on Friday, 18 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

XS Sights Optic Plates and OR-Height Sight Bundle Glock MOS In March, XS Sights unveiled its latest innovation for Glock MOS pistol owners: the XS Optic Plates and OR-Height Sight Bundle. This system is designed to provide a seamless and … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: G19 GEN5 A-CUT COA COMBO

Posted on Thursday, 10 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

We are extremely excited about bringing this review to our readers. The “G19 GEN5 A-CUT COA COMBO” represents a significant advancement in handgun technology, combining the renowned reliability of the Glock 19 Gen5 with the precision of an Aimpoint red … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: Smith & Wesson CSX E Series

Posted on Tuesday, 1 April, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Introduced in January 2022, the Smith & Wesson CSX marked the company’s foray into the micro-compact, metal-framed pistol segment, primarily targeting the concealed carry market. Three years later, in January 2025, Smith & Wesson unveiled the CSX E Series, a … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: SIG SAUER FOXTROT MSR FULL-SIZE

Posted on Friday, 28 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

SIG SAUER has been expanding its tactical accessory lineup, and the FOXTROT series of weapon lights marks a significant push into this market.  The line includes handheld, pistol mounted, and rifle mounted lights. In June of 2024, SIG introduced the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: CENTURI 4-16x44i FFP Super Compact – MIL reticle

Posted on Tuesday, 18 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

CENTURI 4-16x44i FFP Super Compact – MIL reticle Alright, optics aficionados, prepare to be absolutely thrilled! Let’s dive headfirst into the exhilarating world of the GPO CENTURI 4-16x44i FFP Super Compact – MIL reticle, a masterpiece of precision engineering that’s … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: XS SIGHTS Minimalist Suppressor Height Sights

Posted on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

The XS Sights Minimalist Suppressor Height sights are an excellent upgrade to your HK VP9. They promise a clean sight picture, enhanced visibility and the rugged durability XS Sights is known for. I’ll be covering everything from installation and build … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview: Spyderco’s BODACIOUS

Posted on Monday, 24 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Can You Say “BODACIOUS” as Fast as You Can Knife enthusiasts, prepare to be impressed! I’ve been field-testing the Spyderco BODACIOUS, and the name says it all. “Bodacious,” meaning extraordinarily good, is the perfect description for this cutting tool. While … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: Streamlight’s Sidewinder X, A User Configurable 275 Lumen Military Light

Posted on Monday, 17 February, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Streamlight Sidewinder X The Streamlight Sidewinder X is a versatile and rugged right-angle flashlight designed to meet the demanding needs of military personnel, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone requiring a reliable hands-free lighting solution. Its unique design and user-configurable options make … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: XS Sights DXT2 PRO “Just Dot the I”

Posted on Monday, 7 October, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

XS Sights DXT2 PRO “Just Dot the I” Known for their innovative and high-performance sights, XS Sights’ DXT2 Pro sights have garnered significant attention within the shooting community. With their unique design and advanced features, these sights promise to enhance … Continue reading →

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UPCOMING REVIEW: Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0: Your personal safety, in a pocket-sized package

Posted on Thursday, 29 August, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0, a compact and concealable handgun, has become a popular choice among firearm enthusiasts and those seeking personal protection.  I’ll give you a comprehensive assessment of the Smith & Wesson … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review – The Streamlight TLR-7X Sub a Weapon Mounted Light that’s made for your subcompact pistol

Posted on Monday, 12 August, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Streamlight TLR-7X Sub a Weapon Mounted Light that’s made for your subcompact pistol Streamlight’s TLR-7X Sub is a compact powerhouse designed specifically for subcompact handguns. This ultra-compact weapon light delivers a blinding 500 lumens of high-intensity light, capable of … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: Streamlight’s TLR RM 1 Laser-R

Posted on Monday, 13 May, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

New for 2024 from Streamlight is the TLR RM 1 LASER-R a weapon-mounted light (WML) with an integrated red laser sight, designed for use on long guns like rifles and shotguns. My upcoming review dives into the TLR RM 1’s … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: Streamlight STRION 2020

Posted on Monday, 22 April, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

Streamlight’s STRION 2020 is new and a powerful, rechargeable flashlight built for long-range illumination. On High, it boasts an output of 1,200 lumens and a beam distance exceeding 1,000 feet, making it suitable for law enforcement, search and rescue, or … Continue reading →

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Up Coming Review: Vortex Optics Venom 1-6 x 24 SFP

Posted on Wednesday, 20 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

Vortex Optics Venom 1-6 x 24 SFP This review delves into the features, performance, and overall value of the Venom 1-6×24 SFP, helping you decide if it’s the right fit for your firearm. Read my upcoming review.

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Upcoming Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7

Posted on Monday, 11 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

When Smith & Wesson introduced the M&P 5.7, they succeeded in bringing to market the best 5.7×28 pistol available today. I say that with no reservation as I’ve fired all competing offerings in the 5.7 x 28 caliber, except for … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: RITON OPTICS 3 TACTIX EED

Posted on Friday, 8 March, 2024 by twobirdsflyingpub

At this year’s Shot Show in Las Vegas, Arizona based, and veteran owned, RITON OPTICS announced the company’s first enclosed emitter red dot sight, the 3 TACTIX EED red dot sight. The new sight brings down the price of the … Continue reading →

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UPCOMING REVIEW: THE SIG SAUER M17X

Posted on Friday, 29 December, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

If you’ve ever thought about owning a SIG P320 – M17, you may want to seriously think about SIG’s newest offering, the M17X, announced on December 2023. I’ll introduce it as a P320 on steroids – X-Carry grip module, flat … Continue reading →

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UPCOMING REVIEW: C&H Precision COMP

Posted on Wednesday, 16 August, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

In 2023, C&H Precision of Richmond Hill, GA., launched a line of very impressive red dot sights. The COMP is one of four models introduced at SHOT SHOW by a company that’s been providing law enforcement and military slide milling … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review: XS Sights R3D 2.0 Tritium Night Sights–Suppressor Height

Posted on Wednesday, 2 August, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

The red dot sight has been globally accepted as viable, and quite often preferred, aiming technology for pistols. Today, there are no major firearm manufacturers that do not offer one or more pistols machined to accept a red dot sight. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Review – GLOCK’S Latest .45 ACP the G21 Gen 5 MOS

Posted on Thursday, 27 July, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub
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UPCOMING REVIEW : C&H DUTY RED DOT SIGHT

Posted on Monday, 5 June, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

   C&H Precision was founded in 2012, fast forward to 2023 and this Richmond Hill, GA company enjoys a global reputation as the industry standard for reliable, precision optics mounting hardware for pistols. The company serves the commercial space as … Continue reading →

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UPCOMING REVIEWS: GLOCK 47 MOS and STREAMLIGHT STINGER COLOR-RITE

Posted on Wednesday, 12 April, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

This is a special review in that I’ll be looking at two items selected by the U.S. Border Patrol and developed by GLOCK and Streamlight to meet the specific needs of the organization, so it’s only fitting that I review … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview: German Precision Optics Spectra Pistol Dot

Posted on Monday, 20 March, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

GPO, German Precision Optics, is a brand you don’t see that often. That’s not to be interpreted as a lackluster product line, it’s quite the opposite. The SPECTRA Pistol Dot is the best designed open reflex sight I’ve had the … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview: Spyderco’s Awesome LIL Temperance Folder

Posted on Monday, 27 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

If you’re in need of a workingman’s pocket folder, look no further than Spyderco’s Lil Temperance: steel, grind, grip size and its compression liner lock make it a serious pocket folder. It may be Lil, but it is most definitely … Continue reading →

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SNEAK PREVIEW: RITON 3 TACTIX 1-8×24

Posted on Wednesday, 1 February, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

I had the pleasure of meeting the RITON folks, at SHOT SHOW 2023, what a great group; amiable, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about being part of a winning team. RITON is an Arizona based purveyor of excellent optics at a palatable … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview: SIG SAUER TANGO6T DVO 1-6 X 24

Posted on Friday, 16 December, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

SIG SAUER Electro Optics has been supplying the TANGO6T to our armed forces since 2018, for the SDMR project, and more recently, in 2020, for the M4 carbine Direct View Optic program. I’ll be kicking off 2023 with a full … Continue reading →

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BROWNELLS MATCH PRECISION OPTIC 1-6 X 24 LPVO

Posted on Monday, 22 August, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

Earlier this year, Brownells added 3 new models to their Match Precision Optic Line. Showcased at Shot Show 2022, the new LPVOs 1-6X24 and 1-8X24 (with a choice of two reticles) bring up the lower magnification end of Brownells’ line … Continue reading →

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SNEAK PREVIEW: OTIS TECHNOLOGY’S EAR SHIELD RANGER RE-23

Posted on Tuesday, 21 June, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

If there is one company that can accurately be described as a stunning success is New York based OTIS Technology. This woman-owned business began life in 1985 focused on gun care products, now a leading DOD supplier the company has … Continue reading →

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UPCOMING REVIEW: STREAMLIGHT’S SIDEWINDER STALK

Posted on Friday, 8 April, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

At the 2022 Shot Show, in Las Vegas, Streamlight introduced its newest member of the Sidewinder family, the Sidewinder Stalk.  This light can be classified as a multifunction task and navigation light offering a variety of mounting options including helmet … Continue reading →

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CRKT’s MINIMALIST KATANA

Posted on Friday, 25 March, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

I’ll be kicking off April with a review of CRKT’s MINIMALIST KATANA, an Alan Folts design. I’ll go on record now as saying the only thing minimal about his design is its handle not its capabilities. So, stay tune .

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Sneak Preview: Sig Sauer KILO 5K BDF Laser Range Finder

Posted on Monday, 25 October, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

I’ve just started working on a review of SIG’s first addition to its KILO K line of range finders. If you’ve watched the LRF evolve over the years you can only reach the conclusion that what we call a laser … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview: HOLOSUN’s HE407K-GR X2

Posted on Friday, 20 August, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

Holosun Technologies has been adding to their product line with some very impressive offerings. I’ll be reviewing one of their newest open red dot sights, the HE407K-GR X2. This is a green 6 MOA dot designed around the compact pistol … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview: Streamlight’s STINGER 2020

Posted on Tuesday, 3 August, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

When Streamlight introduced the STINGER® 2020 handheld light, they brought to market a handheld to end all handhelds. It’s switch selectable 2000 lumen high mode will get your neighbor’s attention as it projects a light bridge that you can almost … Continue reading →

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