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Urban Armor Gear - Folio Scout iPad Air 2 case

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  UAG Folio

When looking at a means to protect your technological investment, it is a balancing act. One must find their individual balance between; protection, maintaining the functionality of original device, and style. When I received the Folio from Urban Armor Gear, I was highly impressed with how they balanced the three points. The style is masculine bold yet refined, the increased water resistance and drop protection is great, and you can still access all ports and what few buttons an iPad has with ease.

Standing Mode

Indexing grooves for stand functionality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This case is great and the built in stand utilizes grooves in the screen cover to prop the iPad vs other cases that use a trifold cover or bulkier methods.

The material of the case feels great in the hand, offering no slip durability and a nice cushiony feel.

Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key Points

Claim to Fame: Protect your technology

Target Market: Smartphone and Tablet Users

FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):

  • Water resistant grip.
  • Smartcover.
  • MIL-STD drop rating.
  • Lightweight.

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?: Rogue (Red)

What others are saying?: Check out this products Amazon Page to see all the user submitted reviews.

Price Point:

I need it now! Availability: Direct from Manufacturer shipping is fast and on Amazon this is a prime eligible item.

Our Rating:

Pros:

  • Not overly bulky.
  • Allows unimpeded use of iPad’s TouchID.
  • Easy access to all ports and buttons.
  • Slight increase in overall water resistance.
  • Smart cover with secure magnetic strap.
  • Lightweight.

Cons:

  • The angles the stand provides may not work for all situations

Score: 8.0 Great80

 

 

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Wiley X Sabre Advanced Shooting Glasses Review

Eye protection is something that most people take for granted. I wear prescription glasses and have for years just wore them when shooting. Last year I decided it was time to get some proper shooting glasses to give me adequate protection. In the past nothing had ever happened to make me think about it. However a while ago I was shooting my Thompson Contender with some older rounds, I had the back of a case blowout and it peppered my face a bit. So I started looking for shooting glasses that allowed me to have a prescription and without breaking the bank. I came across Wiley X, high quality, reasonable cost and versatile. They offer many styles and lens colors. I took a liking to the Wiley X Sabre Advanced Shooting glasses line. It has a nice wrap-around design with interchangeable lenses. The lens choices are clear, grey, light rust, yellow and vermilion. I chose the three lens pack with light grey, rust and vermilion plus I bought a set of clear. This way I have two frames to put my favorite lenses in and swap the prescription inserts. The inserts are $20 plus the cost of the lenses from you local eye doctor.

Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key PointsMM-WileyX 2

Claim to Fame: Used by the military, high quality lenses and reasonably priced.

Target Market: Shooter and all those who like to do activities outdoors.

FNB's (features and benefits of this product):

  • Exceeds VO Ballistic Impact test MIL-PRF-31013
  • Patented adjustable Saber Temples can be customized for length or replaced with tactical strap
  • 3.0 mm selenite polycarbonate interchangeable lenses for distortion free clarity
  • Ultra foam brow bar prevents debris and sweat from entering field-of-view

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?:  Interchangeable colored lenses.  WileyX

What others are saying?:

  • Amazon Reviews
  • Tactical Gear Reviews
  • WileyX Customer Reviews : I went to Afghanistan, was in a convoy and got ambushed. The insurgents shot an RPG into the back of our Hummvee which caused shrapnel to hit me in the head. Due to me wearing the PT1's none of the pieces hit my eyes. I'm recovering now from my wounds, but I just wanted to say thank you for those glasses. If I hadn't been wearing them I might have lost an eye. 1SG David

Price Point:

I need it now! Availability:  Readily available on-line at places like Optics Planet and Amazon.

Our Rating:

+ Look Cool + Interchangeable lenses + Prescription inserts

- Lenses kinda hard to change - Inserts sit a little close to eye.

Score: 8.0 Great80

 

CMMG .22LR: AR Conversion

CMMG AR22

Earlier this month I received an email ad from MidwayUSA with this product on sale.  I found the carbon steel version with 3 magazines for $156.87 and  the stainless steel model with 3 magazines for $229.00.  I wanted the stainless steel version but decided to save the additional cost and get a few other items I needed in the same order.  Being that I live not too far away from Midway USA, my package arrived in just two days and I eagerly (with my son’s head in front of mine) opened the box to check it out.  I also decided to try out some FrogLube as well, so we proceeded to follow the Froglube guidelines to clean and lubricate the bolt carrier before initial use.  Saturday morning my son and I went out to our range with the AR, the carbine length barrel and gas system and dropped in the conversion bolt. The target was set at 50 yards and the scope was sighted for 100yds in 223.  We were shooting Federal white box and I was able to shoot the entire magazine without any issues.  I was also able to shoot a group approx 2.5 - 3 inches off hand at a fairly rapid pace.  My son has to use a bench (as he can’t hold it up) and was able to shoot similar groups.  I have not done any real accuracy testing, but initial opinion is that it will suit my needs and I will let my son shoot it more without burning the more expensive 223.  Other reviewers state that continued use of 22LR can block up your gas system and that you should fire some 223 through it regularly to blow out the gas tube.  In all, we shot about 200 rounds without any misfires and I am pleased with my purchase.

Firearms Insider 8 Key Points

Claim to Fame:  Converts your standard .223/5.56 AR-15 upper to shoot 22LR.

Target Market:  Plinkers and trainers that want to shoot cheaper ammo.

FNB's (features and benefits of this product):

  • Installs fast and easy
  • Relatively accurate

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?:  Carbon steel bolt group, matte black phosphate finish (appears discontinued) and a Stainless steel bolt group.  CMMG Inc.

What others are saying?:  "Conversion works exactly as described, drops in without modification to your AR-15. The slide doesn’t lock open as with the regular bolt carrier group, however the bolt does hang up on the magazine"..  Midway USA

Price point:

I need it now! Availability:  Currently available at Midway USA on clearance.  The link is listed above.

Our Rating:

+ East to install + Reliable

- May not be as accurate as a dedicated upper

Score: 8.5 Great85

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