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January 30, 2023February 9, 2023

UNCLE HENRY 182UH ELK HUNTER KNIFE

Product Review

Very Nice Fixed Blade Knife

Product: Uncle Henry 182UH Elk Hunter Knife

Price: $31.99

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

The Uncle Henry 182UH Elk Hunter Knife features a drop point blade that is ideal for general-purpose use with an easily controlled point and a bigger belly blade design for improved slicing strength.

This knife features an updated next-generation Staglon handle fitted with nickel-silver bolsters and ergonomic finger grooves for added security in your hand

It has a leather belt sheath that offers quick and easy access on your hip or safe and easy storage in your hunting pack.

Specifications Of This Product:

The blade is made of reliable High Carbon Stainless Steel to withstand rugged outdoor use while hunting or camping.
8.4 inch (21.34 cm) overall length.
Blade length of 3.8 inches (9.67 cm).
Weight of 6.3 ounces.

What I Like About This Product:

This is a very cool knife, the blade is very wide and sturdy. The handle has a unique look to it and feels very good in your hand. The leather sheath is made very well and after some leather conditioning was added it is ready for use.

What I Would Change About This Product:

I was a bit disappointed with the edge of the knife, it was not very sharp out of the box. But with a little work on my Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener and my ceramic stone, it’s as sharp as can be.

Final Remarks:

I really like this Uncle Henry 182UH Elk Hunter knife, I bought it for my general-purpose farm knife and so far it has not disappointed me. It is not a fancy knife by any means but it is well-made and can take a beating. Once I got it sharp, it held a good edge and feels good in my hand. A good knife is an essential EDC tool and this fixed-blade knife works great. I highly recommend this knife as a great general-purpose knife.

If you are interested in this product, click here. If you are interested in similar products, click on the link below and it will take you to my EDC Backpack page, Thanks for reading this product review.

Go To EDC Fixed Blade Knives.

If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC)/Concealed Carry, feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

Thanks,

Larry

Founder of Everyday Carry Essentials

January 23, 2023January 25, 2023

IMPERIAL SCHRADE IMP22 FOLDING POCKET KNIFE

Product Review

Handy Little Folder

Product: Imperial Schrade IMP22 Folding Pocket Knife

Price: $9.34

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

The Imperial Schrade IMP22 Folding Pocket Knife hard-working knife that is lightweight and has a good feel in your hand. The smooth black celluloid handle is subtly curved to fit the contours of even a smaller hand while still providing the larger hand with an excellent tool.

Specifications Of This Product:

7Cr17 High Carbon Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade with Nail Pull
Black Celluloid Handle with Brass Pins and Heat Treated Back Springs
Blade Length: 2.7 inch (6.8 cm) Handle Length: 3.7 inch (9.4 cm)
Overall Length: 6.4 inch (16.2 cm) Weight: 0.12 pounds

What I Like About This Product:

This Imperial folder is very lightweight, opens and closes easily, and had an excellent edge on the blade. It is very small in size but still gets the job done.

What I Would Change About This Product:

At this point, I have no changes needed.

Final Remarks:

The Imperial Schrade IMP22 Folding Pocket Knife is really a great knife, I feel like I have stepped back in time to my boyhood days. Small pocket knives were all I has as a youth but hated to be without one. This knife works great for small tasks and does it really well. As knives got more sophisticated, they grew larger and had more options on them. But this knife has proven that simple works well too.

I usually like a larger tactical folding knife with a locking blade but I thought I would try an old fashion pocket knife that takes minimal room in my pocket. This knife is for my coveralls when I need a knife to cut baling string, and other small tasks, it works great! It is very easy to open and close, and the blade is extremely sharp, right out of the box.

Go To EDC Folding Knives.

If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC)/Concealed Carry, feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

Thanks,

Larry

Founder of Everyday Carry Essentials

January 12, 2023February 17, 2023

ESSTAC SHOTGUN CARD

Product Review

The best Shotgun Card on the market

Product: ESSTAC Shotgun Card

Price: 4-shell – $12.00

5-shell – $13.00

6-shell – $14.00

7-shell – $15.00

Durability: Very High

Best Place To Buy This Product: ESSTAC, https://esstac.com/

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

This is a side saddle for your shotgun to hold extra shotgun shells where ever you want them. They can hold 4, 5, 6, or 7 shells. There is a hook velcro sewn on the back of the shotgun cards. They are made for 12 gauge shotgun shells only. If you need some Velcro, click on the “Add Sticky Back Loop Velcro for $1.50” and you will receive a strip of industrial-strength loop velcro with industrial-strength adhesive with your order. Choose this option if you would like to attach the shotgun card to your shotgun’s receiver. The shotgun cards come in Black, Coyote Brown, Ranger Green, Wolf, Olive Drab, and Multicam.

Specifications Of This Product:

Sizing: 6.5″ long x 2″wide

Elastic: 1.5″wide

Black,CoyoteBrown,RangerGreen,Foliage color is mil spec Elastic.

Muliticam color is printed mil spec Elastic.

ODGreen,WolfGrey color is commerical Elastic.

What I Like About This Product:

I have been in the market for some type of Side Saddle for my Mossberg 500 Shotgun. There are many different manufacturers that make them but one thing they all have in common, is they are very thick. For that reason, I decided to try shotgun cards.

Here are my PROS for these ESSTAC shotgun cards:

These cards are much thinner then a traditional side saddle.
You do not have to modify the bolts on the shotgun’s receiver to hold them on.
They are held on using Velcro.
They come in 4, 5, 6, and 7 shotgun shell sizes.
They are easy to install.
They do not cover the serial number of my Mossberg 500 like the regular side saddles do.
It is possible to remove an empty shotgun card and replace it with another full one.
It is easy to preload the shotgun cards and have them in a bag or a pouch ready for use.
If you decide you would rather not have the side saddle on your shotgun just peel it off and its gone.

What I Would Change About This Product:

I really like these shotgun cards and I have not found anything to change.

Final Remarks:

The ESSTAC Shotgun Card is an excellent product. There are other places to order them from but I like going directly to the manufacturer. Their customer service is excellent and they are great to deal with. The product is easy to install, and of the highest quality and the workmanship is great, it works great! I have a small messenger bag that contains 4 shotgun cards as my reserve ammo. I highly recommend this product!

If you are interested in this product, click here. Thanks for reading this product review.

If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC), feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

Thanks,

Larry

Founder of Everyday Carry Essentials

December 19, 2022January 16, 2023

FYLAND TACTICAL FLASHLIGHT

Product Review

Nice tactical flashlight for the price

Product: Fyland Tactical Flashlight

Price: $29.99

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

This Fyland Tactical flashlight is made of aviation-grade aluminum shell material, a strict antioxidant process, the lamp beads are made of high-quality material, is a very durable tactical flashlight, with an IP65 waterproof rating, please trust our quality, very high-cost tactical flashlight, will not let you down.

This tactical flashlight has two switch modes, one is the ordinary button switch, and one is the tail-cap switch, which can be used in a variety of tactical equipment, the most cost-effective, and the best user experience.

This flashlight produces CREE XPL V6 LED 1200 lumens tactical flashlight with ultra-long life span of 4 hours and maximum range of 200 meters, which can provide quality lighting conditions for outdoor activities and keep you out of the dark at night. This is a must-have tactical flashlight for anyone engaged in outdoor safety, outdoor travel, dark rescue, fishing, hunting, or camping in the wilderness.

Specifications Of This Product:

Power Source

‎Battery Powered

Light Source Type

‎LED

Material

‎Aluminum

Included Components

‎Light kit inlcuded

Item Weight

‎4 Ounces

Brand

‎Fyland

Luminous Flux

‎1200 Lumen

Battery Description

‎Led

Manufacturer

‎Fyland

Part Number

‎4017

Item Weight

‎4 ounces

Package Dimensions

‎8.39 x 7.2 x 1.57 inches

What I Like About This Product:

This is a bright tactical light that works very easily. It comes with everything that you need: a flashlight with a button tail switch or tactical pressure switch, offset mount, and Allen wrench.

I like the fact that it is an on-and-off button, no strobe or anything else to complicate things. The bracket works well and holds the flashlight tight. I used BLUE Locktite when I put it together and so far things have not moved.

What I Would Change About This Product:

Everything that came with the flashlight works well, I do not know of anything that I would like to change.

Final Remarks:

The Fyland Tactical flashlight is a good flashlight that works really well. I put it on my Mossberg 500 shotgun and it works well. I decided not to use the tactical pressure switch as my thumb can turn it on or off the switch when it is handling the slide. The only thing that I added was a Trinity Base Rail Mount for my magazine tube. This was a great place to mount my flashlight and it is easy to get to but out of the way. I highly recommend this tactical flashlight for your shotgun, rifle, or AR-15.

If you are interested in this flashlight, click here. If you are interested in the Trinity Rail mount, click here. If you are interested in similar products, click on the link below and it will take you to my EDC Flashlight page, Thanks for reading this product review.

Go To EDC Flashlights.

If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC), feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

Thanks,

Larry

Founder of Everyday Carry Essentials

November 22, 2022January 17, 2024

Trimming the Forend Grip on a Mossberg 500 Field Model and Installing an Esstac Shotgun Card

I have a Mossberg 500 field/security combo, which means it comes with two barrels, a 28″ hunting barrel, an 18.5″ self-defense barrel, and a pistol grip.

It’s a great shotgun combination that works very well but there is a small modification that would make it even better. I am making this change so that I can carry some additional shotgun shells on my shotgun receiver for either hunting or home defense. This article may seem a little out of place on this EDC/Concealed Carry website but it is definitely related.

Why Trim The Forend Grip?

So the initial pandemic is over and things are getting back to normal. Guns and ammo are beginning to return to the shelves at gun stores and that is a good thing if you are a gun enthusiast. But what about parts for your guns? I have been waiting for a new Mossberg forend slide assembly to become available so I can replace it on my shotgun and they are all on backorder. No matter where I look online they are not available. The reason I want a new assembly is so I can buy a different forend grip that will accommodate a 6-shot side saddle on my shotgun. Unfortunately, the style forend that I have will not let me do this, it has small wings that overlap the receiver making it impossible to have a 6 or 7-shot card in place. I can only put on a 4-shot side saddle on my receiver and that limits my extra shotgun shells capacity.

If I cannot buy a new action slide assembly then the only other thing to do is trim the rear portion of my forend grip to remove the wings so it will not overlap with the receiver and hit the side saddle. I looked on YouTube for videos that explained this procedure but I could not find anything on that subject, so I had to use my best judgment in doing this project on my own.

Getting The Forend Grip Off Of The Shotgun

I looked at many videos on Youtube to understand how to remove the forend from the shotgun. Removing the forend grip is not difficult but does require a few steps.

The first thing to do is make sure the shotgun is unloaded and move any loose ammunition away from your work area and to a secure location.
Loosen the gun barrel nut until it is free from the end of the magazine and pull the barrel off, and set it aside.

Push out the pin just above the trigger and place it in a dish or safe container so it does not get lost.

Pull the trigger assembly down and forward from the receiver and set it aside.

When the trigger assembly is removed, two rails will become loose and they need to be set aside too.

Place all the parts in a container so they will not get lost.

Lastly, align the tabs on the slide with the cuts in the receiver and pull out the bolt assembly, and set that aside as well.

At this point, you can pull the forend grip out of the receiver and off of the magazine tube.

OK, The Forend Grip Is Off Of The Shotgun, Now What?

In order to trim this forend grip, I used a reciprocating saw, bench disc sander, a single-cut file, an orbital sander, and some sheets of 100, 150 & 220 grit sandpaper, as seen in the picture. My first choice would have been a bandsaw, but mine is out of commission right now.

I used blue painter’s tape to mark where I wanted to cut. I used painter’s tape because it does not leave tape residue. Normally a sharpie would work to mark my cuts but they are difficult to see on the black surface.

When I used my reciprocating saw I had a metal cutting blade in it so the cut would be very smooth. As I cut the synthetic forend grip I cut very slowly so I could keep control of the saw so it would not over-cut the grip.

When I finished cutting I lightly touched up my cuts on the bench sander (100 grit), followed by the single-cut file, then with the orbital sander (150 grit). Finally, I used some 220 grit sandpaper by hand to finish the job. Each of those steps got my sawed edges smoother and more contoured. The last thing I did was take some gun oil on a cloth and buffed the edges. This turned the whitish edges a darker black. At that point, I removed all the paper and blue painter’s tape and my finished product looked like this.

Then of course I had to put the forend back on my shotgun and got it back to working order, here is the completed job.

What Are The Advantages To Trimming The Forend Grip?

My first choice would have been to purchase a new action slide assembly so I could have selected a new forend grip of my choice, as there are many good ones on the market. But since they were not available right now I thought this was the very best thing to do so I can set up my shotgun as I desire. This alternative will work for now and if in the future I really feel a need to get a new forend grip, I can go that route.

Was Trimming The Forend Slide Worth The Trouble?

I feel this customization was a really good choice for me. It saved me about $125 and was completed within 2 hours. As you can see by the picture on the right, it really turned out great and if you did not know I changed it you would not know anything was different.

When I open the action, there is very little overlap on the receiver. This modification will let me add the Esstac 6-shot shotgun side saddle in a way that looks and functions well. If you have any questions about this procedure, feel free to leave comments below and I will get back to you.

Look for a review on the Esstac shotgun cards in the near future. If you find yourself in this situation I would highly recommend you try this method first and see if it works for you. If not you can always go the more expensive way.

Now How Do You Install The Esstac Side Saddle?

Installing an Esstac Side Saddle is a very simple job, but must be planned out. The side saddle goes on the left side of the receiver. The only thing is that is where the serial number is located on a Mossberg 500, so we must not cover that number.

The process of installing the shotgun card is as follows:

Again make certain that your shotgun is unloaded and any shells are removed from your working area.

The first thing to do is trim the piece of Velcro to fit your receiver so it will be easy to put on, making sure that the serial number is visible and not covered up by the Velcro.

Then clean the receiver surface with alcohol to remove the dirt, oils, etc. that might cause the Velcro not to stick.

Once the alcohol is dry you can remove the clear backing and put the Velcro in place. Make sure you press all over the piece of Velcro so that the glue bonds to the receiver. (Leave it alone for a few hours so the glue sets well. It might be helpful to place a heavy book on top of the Velcro during those few hours).

When the Velcro strip sets you are ready to place the shotgun card on your shotgun, I like to have the loop facing forward so I can pull it off in one clean motion after racking the slide, then replace it with a full one.

Final Comments

Making the decision to modify the forend of my Mossberg 500 worked out very well, I was a bit nervous when I started but once I figured it all out things all came together perfectly. Do I wish I could have purchased a new style slide forend instead of trimming my old one, Maybe? Only because there are so many new styles out there and it would have given my shotgun a new look and feel.

Would I do it again? Absolutely! I saved myself some money and did it all myself which is a big plus. I also learned how to disassemble and reassemble a Mossberg 500 which is a good thing. I really enjoy doing things myself and making things turn out well. For anyone out there that may be in the same place as I was, I would recommend trimming your forend first. If you like it then stay with it. If not then you can always buy a new one later.

As I said in the beginning, the subject matter of this article was a little outside the EDC parameters. But EDC is about being prepared for whatever comes along and being able to protect your family and yourself is about as important as it gets. So if you choose to have a shotgun for home defense, then it must be set up in a way that works for the user and that is very important. I chose to use a pump shotgun for home defense; therefore, this article was very relevant.

If you have any questions about this post or anything related to Everyday Carry (EDC) or Concealed Carry, feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

All the best,

Larry

Founder of Everyday Carry Essentials

October 17, 2022January 22, 2024

Gun Cleaning Kit, Buy One Or Make Your Own?

Most people have an idea what a gun cleaning kit is, but not everyone has used one. Whether you were exposed to it from your grandfather, when he taught you how to shoot or your dad doing the same thing during your youth. If you shoot a gun, whether it is a handgun or a rifle, you need to clean it when you are done. So a gun cleaning kit is what you use to clean your guns after you shoot them. But my question to you is do you buy one from a gun store or do you put your own together? Lets explore that question.

Why Should You Clean Your Guns?

In order to define a gun cleaning kit, you need to understand why you need one. Almost all bullets, centerfire and rimfire are made of a lead core with some type of copper jacket surrounding it. Even lead-free ammunition contains copper. When a bullet is fired, residue from the bullet components are left behind in the barrel, chamber, and action and that process is called “fouling.” The four most common types of fouling are:

Carbon, which occurs as a result of the burning powder that propels the bullet from the chamber through the barrel
Copper, caused by copper-jacketed bullets leaving residue in the gun’s barrel after firing
Lead, caused by lead bullets leaving residue in the gun’s barrel after firing
Plastic, caused by the plastic wads from shot shells

It’s impossible to find ammunition that will not foul your gun. Black powder, most Berdan-primed, and a lot of military surplus ammunition is corrosive. This means there are salts in the ammo’s primer. These salts will damage your gun. If you shoot a gun using corrosive ammunition, you should clean it after each shooting session.

If you neglect your guns and there are moisture issue where they are kept (gun cabinets, closets, under your bed, etc.), such as high humidity then rust can be a problem too. Rust can cause severe damage, becoming corrosive and eating through the metal. It is even possible that parts can rust together. Rust can also affect the rifling in the gun barrel, causing pits to occur thus permanent damage.

Now that you understand how firing bullets and neglect of your firearms can leave residues that can damage your firearms, you should understand the need for a gun cleaning kit. So a gun cleaning kit is made up of cleaning rods, swabs, patches, solvents and lubricants used to clean your guns in a way that removes all the dirt, oils and residues from your gun. Then it can be re-lubricated and ready for use.

What Is In A Gun Cleaning Kit?

Gun cleaning kits usually have many of the following items in the kit:

Cleaning rods – A cleaning rod is what will move the bore brush and cotton patches through the inside of your gun during the cleaning process. There are one-piece carbon fiber cleaning rods and ones made out of brass or aluminum. These metal rods are in screw together sections.
Bore brush – The inside of the barrel is called a bore and the brush used to clean the bore is a bore brush, they are caliber specific.
Cleaning Jags – Every cleaning kit will come with some type of jag to hold the patches in place on the end of the cleaning rod. There are a couple of different types – slotted and form-fitting.
Patches – Are usually made of cotton, round or square in shape.
Gun oils and lubricants
Mops
Cleaning patches (caliber specific, lint and fiber-free)
Luster cloth/Silicone impregnated Gun and Reel Cloth
Disposable gloves
Double-ended/utility brushes
Cleaning swab (optional)
Bore snake (optional)
Cleaning chemicals, including bore cleaners, action cleaners,
Disposable drip pan (to catch byproducts and residue of the cleaning process)(optional)
Gun cleaning mats (optional)

There Are Many Gun Cleaning Kits Available.

There are many gun cleaning kits on the market today and here are a few that work very well:

Guardtech Gun Cleaning Kit -This kit comes with almost everything you’ll ever need for shotguns, pistols, rifles, and even rimfire. It also comes with stainless, brass, and nylon brushes that I use for getting the gunk off hard-to-clean surfaces. You will need to get some extra patches, cleaning solution, and gun oil and your cleaning kit will be complete.
M-Pro 7 Gun Cleaning Kit – This gun cleaning kit does have everything you need, including the oil and cleaner for your gun cleaning kit. The kit has individually packaged brushes and tips (.22 to 12-gauge) so you can keep everything organized and the case has more pouches to add additional cleaning items. It even comes with a silicone cloth to wipe down the surface of your guns.
Winchester 32-piece Universal Gun Cleaning Kit –
This kit is a good deal for $30 since it is pretty universal…covering everything from .22 to 12 gauge shotgun. Two sets of brass rods won’t scratch your barrel’s harder steel and all the copper brushes are pretty good quality and marked with the caliber. It has a nice nylon case which keeps everything together. It comes with a small amount of patches, but you’ll need to add your own gun oil and gun cleaner to this kit.
Real Avid Gun Boss Handgun Cleaning Kit –
Now, do you only have a handgun right now, or want a super compact kit? The Real Avid kit is a great one for that. This kit covers everything from .22 to .45 caliber handguns. It’s tiny since the rods are long enough just for handgun-length barrels. It does not come with gun oil or cleaner…and you’ll be hard-pressed to fit anything in the box besides eye drop-sized droppers.
Gloryfire Universal Gun Cleaning Kit – It’s small, slim, and has an empty bottle to put some cleaner or oil. This makes a good range kiy, if you are doing minimal cleaning. Can’t go wrong with a backup cleaning kit for around $10.

Hoppes Deluxe Gun Cleaning Kit – Model: 62108, This 62-piece cleaning kit contains everything you need to keep firearms spotlessly clean. Traditional Hoppe’s No. 9 Bore Cleaner, Lubricating Oil, and full-size brass rods and components keep pistols, rifles, and shotguns clean. All parts are contained in the durable, reusable locking tab carrying case.
Otis Tactical Cleaning System for Rifles, Pistols & Shotguns – For a little kit it is well-contained. It contains 100% cotton 2″ & 3″ patches (10 each), 3 slotted tips & 2 patch savers, Six firearm specific bronze bore brushes with size marked on brush stem (.22/.223, .270, .30/.308/30-06/30-30, .38/9mm, .45 cal, 12 ga), 8″ and 30″ aircraft grade Memory-Flex cables and thread connector for proper Breech-to-Muzzle cleaning. 34″ aircraft grade Memory-Flex cable (5-40 thread) with slotted tip is small enough to clean .17 caliber firearms, Small & large obstruction removers knock out mud, snow & stuck casings. T-handle quickly attaches to the cable for added comfort. It also includes a chamber flag, 0.5 fl. oz. Shooter’s Choice FP-10 Lubricant Elite CLP & instruction manual and All items packed neatly in a 4″x4″x2.5″ soft pack case

How Do You Make Your Own Gun Cleaning Kit?

This option would be for individuals who have been shooting for a while and are familiar with what is needed, not for the ones who are just getting started with firearms. If you decided to build your gun cleaning kit from scratch, you would first need a container to hold everything. My favorite is a fishing tackle box with three shelves, they have plenty of dividers to keep all your items separate and organized. Once you have your container picked out then you need to customize your kit how you would like it. I have collected a lot of cleaning supplies through the years so making my own was very easy. I added brass cleaning rods, brass jags, cleaning patches, cleaning brushes (nylon and brass), Q-tips, pipe cleaners, cotton swabs, Hoppes #9 solvent squeeze bottle, Hoppes elite gun cleaner, Break Free CLP, and some wash clothes. I have recently added a Otis Tactical Gun Cleaning System and it works great. I also added a bore scope, a 1911 front lug wrench, some small screwdrivers, needle nose pliers, a pick set (plastic), and some silicone rags. This is very mobile kit but I usually just use it at home for good gun cleaning. The newest addition to my cleaning kit is a Otis Tactical Gun Cleaning System, it has everything necessary to clean rifles, shotguns and pistols. It gives me the tools to always clean from the breech to the muzzle and that is the best way to clean. I just purchased a one piece cleaning rod to be used on very stubborn gun cleaning situations, these will not scratch your bore or crown when cleaning. I also added a smaller version of the Otis Cleaning System to my MB Sxowbmu Handgun Tactical Range Backpack (See the review on March 24,2022) for quick cleaning at the range.

Final Comments

My recommendation would be if you are just starting out using guns, buy yourself a medium-priced cleaning kit. This will help you decide what you like and dislike, what is necessary for cleaning and lubrication, and what is only useless stuff (not necessary). Then you can modify your cleaning kit to fit your needs. Some people like the commercial gun cleaning kits and never feel a need to make their own, and that’s OK.

If you have been shooting for a while you may feel the need to make your own kit, and that’s fine too. I hate the “junk” that some kits include in their kits, that’s what I call useless stuff. So building your own gun cleaning kit is a way not to have that useless stuff and it only contains what you feel you need in a kit.

I am leaning toward the Otis Tactical Gun Cleaning System in my gun cleaning kit. I like the cables and they cannot scratch your barrel or crown and they do a very good job cleaning your guns, plus you can clean anything that you have. This method lets you use the chemicals to do the work instead of you scrubbing your barrel.

So, the choice is yours, you do what you feel is right, there is no right or wrong answer. I am here if you have questions; just leave a comment and I will answer your question. Take care.

If you have any questions about this post or anything related to Everyday Carry (EDC), feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

All the best,

Larry

Founder of EDC Essentials

October 13, 2022February 17, 2023

SECURE IT FAST BOX MODEL 47

Product Review

Fantastic Gun Locker

Product: Secure It Fast Box Model 47

Price: $369.00

Durability: Very High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon or directly from Secure-It

My Overall Rating: 9.5

Quick Product Overview:

The SecureIt Fast Box Model 47 gun safe system is ultralight, heavy-duty. Weighing 39 lbs makes it adaptable without compromising the security and safety you require to store your guns. Designed with the same professional-grade craftsmanship we use for the U.S. military, the Fast Box Model 47 features CradleGrid™ Technology. Allowing for organized and adaptable storage, the Fast Box is tough, flexible, and customizable, with unsurpassed security at a weight you don’t need a forklift to move. The best part? This safe comes with pre-drilled holes that allow for mounting under your bed, in a closet, in other strategic locations in your home, or even in your vehicle. In a vertical application, you can store two long guns up to 46” side by side.

Specifications Of This Product:

Dimensions: 6 3/4″x47 1/4″x13″

Weight: 39 lbs.

CradleGrid Technology: Yes

Keypad Control: Yes

Battery powered: Yes

Key: Yes

Capacity: 2 long guns plus

# of Cradles: 2 cradles

Accessories Package:

Horizontal application-

1 foam pad

Under-bed kit

Vertical application- (extra charge)

2 barrel cradles

1 double stock base

1 small bin w/ divider

What I Like About This Product:

I was all set to buy the Hornady AR-Gun Locker and then I found this one. While this one does not have RFID technology like the Hornady, it has a great silent keypad that works first time, every time. This locker can be mounted under your bed or in a vertical format. Since I like the verticle format, I purchased the verticle bundle for $379. There are many things that swayed me to the Secure-It Fast Box Model 47 gun locker:

This locker is 5 inches taller than the Hornady which means more storage space above my long guns. I have a Mossberg 500 (18.5″ barrel) and an AR-15 in this gun locker which leaves plenty of room for the small bin that came with the verticle set-up to be placed at the top of the gun locker.

The Hornady locker comes with a foam cut-out to store your two guns while the Store-It locker has an adjustable barrel cradle system that keeps your long guns where you want them. And they have a bungee cord that goes around the barrel to keep them in place. There is also a stock base plate that secures both guns in place.

I mentioned the small bin that came with the verticle bundle and it has a small divider in the bin which can hold two handguns or one handgun and a couple of magazines. All of that really meets my needs.

What I Would Change About This Product:

I like this Secure-It Fast Box Model 47 so much, there is not very much that I would change. Although there are two things that I added to my fast box: 1) I added a small piece of wood on the bottom of the small yellow bin which extended out 2″ on one side and acted as a small shelf to hold my AR magazines. Then I covered it with felt to make it scratch-proof. It works great! 2) I also placed a small motion sensor light that runs off of 3-AAA batteries on the inside top of the fast box. Now when I open the door the light comes on and displays all that is in there.

Final Remarks:

This Secure-It Fast Box 47 is an awesome gun locker that works using an electronic keypad that is battery-operated. It also has a key that will open the door in case the battery dies. In addition to the Model 47, they also have a Model 40 that is 40″ long and is designed to be placed in a vehicle for secure and fast access when you need it.

The main reason I purchased this gun locker was to keep my instant access firearms secure from my grandson but completely accessible to me if I need them. This gun locker fits in my bedroom closet and gives me quick access to my first line of defense instantly. Does it hold all my guns, absolutely not, the rest of them are stored safely in another room? But I feel it is important to have your firearms in more than one place in your home.

Now you may be asking the question, Does this item fit with your Everyday Carry website, and my answer is yes! It is every gun owner’s responsibility to keep his or her firearms safe and secure. The days of keeping your lever action 30-30 or a shotgun hung on the wall or tossing your handgun+ in a drawer are over. If you disagree, leave a comment below.

So this gun locker is the best I have seen and I highly recommend this Secure-It Fast Box to you if it fits your needs. They also have many other units that might work for you too. Check out their website at https://www.secureitgunstorage.com/

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Thanks,

Larry

Founder of Everyday Carry Essentials

October 7, 2022November 7, 2022

HORNADY LOCKBOX

Product Review

Nice inexpensive gun lock box

Product: Hornady Lockbox

Price: $29.99/$34.99

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

Hornady Lock Box – Store your firearm and valuables with confidence. This extra large locked storage box provides a safe and secure place for your handguns and other valuables at home, in the car or when traveling
Heavy and Sturdy – This Hornady safe is made from 16 gauge steel. Comes with a heavy duty 1500 lb. steel lock-down cable that attaches the portable safe to any stationary object, including a vehicle seat or heavy piece of furniture
Ideal for Travel – The gun lock box provides pistol storage and security for concealed carry permit holders. It easily fits in a suitcase or under a car seat. Meets TSA airline firearm guidelines. Foam interior protects valuable contents
Easy, No Tool Install – Once attached to a secure structure, place your firearm or valuables inside of the Hornady safe. To close, press the lid down and turn the key counterclockwise to close. To open, turn the key clockwise and lift the lid.

Specifications Of This Product:

Color:	Black
Brand:	Hornady
Lock Type:	Key
Material:	16 gauge steel
Alarm:	Anti-theft
Item Weight:	1 Pounds

What I Like About This Product:

Placing your handgun in your car/truck glovebox is not the safest thing to do when you are not able to have it on your person. And while the trunk is safer, it can be a bit awkward sometimes to transfer your handgun from your holster to your trunk in plain view. This Hornady Lockbox is really ideal in those situations and it is very inexpensive to purchase.

This lockbox comes with two keys, a cable to secure it to your vehicle, and a nice padded steel lockable box to secure your handgun or valuables. The box is thin enough that it slides right under your driver’s seat and can be easily retrieved when you need it. The cable has a loop on one end so you can easily attach it around your seat framework and it will keep the box from leaving your vehicle when you do not want it to. The keys work well, open and close it as needed. It’s a great lockbox for a $30.00 investment. I might mention it comes in two sizes – large size (9.5×6.5×1.75), and X-large (10x7x2). I have the large size and it works well for my Glock 30, Glock 20, and Springfield Armory 1911 Ronin 4.25″ barrel.

What I Would Change About This Product:

I do not have any changes to this lockbox, it works fine the way it is. Is it fancy – No. Does it work for the short term – Yes. Is it acceptable for the money spent – Yes.

Final Remarks:

This is a great little lockbox for handguns and other valuables. This is a “nothing fancy box” that will lock your handgun in your vehicle or elsewhere for the short term. Is it a long-term handgun safe – No. But if you are wanting something to lock your handgun up while you run into the post office or run into your child’s school because your child left his/her lunch in your car, this would work great.

If you are looking for a fancy handgun lockbox with all the bells and whistles, this is not it. Hornady makes some other great gun lock boxes with fancy locks, RFID, etc. There are also many others companies that make the higher-end lockboxes on the market but you will be paying $200 or more for those. So you need to decide what type of lockbox you are looking for.

Simple is not always bad! My purpose in this lockbox is short-term security for my handgun when I just cannot have it with me. Pull the lockbox from under my seat, unlock the box, remove my handgun from my holster, place my handgun in the box and lock it, place it back under my driver’s seat and I am done. Lock my car and I can feel safe that my handgun is secure until I return to my car. All that for $30.00, it is worth it to me.

If you are interested in this product, click here. If you are interested in other EDC products, go to my GEAR tab and look at the dropdown list, Thanks for reading this product review.

If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC)/Concealed Carry, feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

Thanks,

Larry

Founder of Everyday Carry Essentials

September 7, 2022November 7, 2022

TRIPOLE FLUORITE HAND WARMER

Product Review

Fantastic rechargeable hand warmer

Product: Tripole Fluorite Hand Warmer

Price: $19.99

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

Most hand warmers on the market are thick so that the radiating chip can only transfer heat to one side, but this hand warmer is ultra-thin (0.6in), it can heat evenly and quickly on both sides.
It is powered by a 5200mAh rechargeable battery, this USB hand warmer can warm your hands for 3-5 hours.
It can also be used as a portable power bank, the electric warmer is charged by a USB C port, we prepare a USB Type-C to USB-A transfer cable so that you can charge your phone easily. NOTE: The heat function cannot be used when charging another device.
There are 2 different temperatures: low (113°F/45℃) and high (131°F/55℃), press the button on side of the hand heater and you can feel warmth in few seconds.
A wrist strap comes with the hand heater, it’s highly convenient when you want to give your hands a quick heat break, but still, keep the unit close-by ready to be grabbed again.

Specifications Of This Product:

Battery Capacity: 5200mAh

Charging time: 3 hours

Working Time: 3-5 hours

Input/Output: 5V/2A(MAX)

Size: 4.3×2.7×0.6 inch

Weight: 8 oz

What I Like About This Product:

I really like Winter, it’s pretty, it’s cool and I can wear extra clothing without sweating. But there is one thing that I don’t like – The COLD! The circulation in my hands is not very good these days and my hands always seem to freeze up. Previously, I purchased disposable hand warmers for those times when my hands got too cold. I was not aware of this type of hand warmers.

Even though it is not Winter yet, I saw these on Amazon and I could not resist checking them out. I like the fact that I have controllable heat at the press of a button, and it heats up very quickly. Plus I can control the amount of heat that it puts out. This way I can have warm hands whenever I need it.

What I Would Change About This Product:

Since I just purchased this hand warmer, I have not had the opportunity to use it much. Therefore I do not have anything negative to say about these yet, I will use it this winter and further analyze this product better.

Final Remarks:

I have played around with thisTripole Fluorite Hand Warmer, and it has worked great so far. Everything that it says it will do, it does. Both heat levels work very well and I look forward to using them this Winter.

If you are interested in this product, click here. If you are interested in other EDC products, go to the dropdown list in my GEAR heading and you will see many other items on my website. Thanks for reading this product review.

If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC)/Concealed Carry, feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

Thanks,

Larry

Founder of Everyday Carry Essentials

August 29, 2022November 7, 2022

DBTAC TACTICAL SLING PACK

Product Review

Cool Little Sling Pack

Product: DBTAC Tactical Sling Pack

Price: $31.99

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

The DBTAC Tactical Sling Pack is a multi-purpose EDC bag for varied outdoor activities such as day hikes, and biking, or even a quick trip to the range. It is also ideally used as a Camera bag.
It has a front and middle compartment equipped with multi-admin slots and zipper pockets that are spacious to keep your wallet, phone/tablet, keys, eye/ear protection, etc.
This bag is very comfortable to carry and easily switches from the left to right side options.
It has a padded and adjustable shoulder strap.
This Discreet Tactical Chest Pack also features a CCW pocket at the rear of the pack with 5 Mags elastic straps to carry your handgun magazines.

Specifications Of This Product:

The DBTAC Tactical Sling Bag features 4 compartments: The main pocket is L10”xW12“xH1.5“.
It has a universal holster with a hook strap that fits most popular pistol sizes (designed to store your pistol in a tactical bag backpack with loop panel)
The DBTAC Sling Pack is made of 600D polyester fabric, which is robust, waterproof, and yet lightweight.
It contains sturdy dual zippers with a lock hole (Dia.0.2″) fits most luggage locks, and provides reliable security for your belongings while transported to the shooting range or daily commuting.
It has reinforced sewing at all strength points and it is built to last.
It also comes with an embroidered USA flag patch (3.1″x2.2″),

What I Like About This Product:

This pack is very high quality, it is made RIGHT! Great fabric, good quality stitching, great zippers and feels good when you are using it. For a small bag, it holds a lot of stuff! It is big enough to carry any full-sized handgun too and that’s a plus. Plus it comes with an embroidered American flag, how cool is that!

What I Would Change About This Product:

The only thing I changed on this sling pack was the holster. The one that they include with this pack works, but I am a little spoiled. I bought a “Flat Back Holster” from COOK’S HOLSTERS, INC. a few years ago for one of my other concealed carry backpacks and nothing else seems to compare to that one. If you carry your handgun in a backpack, you might want to check it out. Go to https://www.cooksholsters.com/. Other than that, this is a really nice sling pack.

Final Remarks:

As you can see I like this sling pack but let me tell you why I bought this pack: First of all it’s not like I need another pack but this one seems to fit my need. I am not a big fan of off-body carry, I like my IWB holster for my handguns. But every now and then off-body is needed for me. I live in Colorado and during the summer it can get pretty hot. My normal CCW clothes in the summer are blue jeans, a tee shirt (tucked-in), and an unbuttoned, untucked short sleeve shirt as a cover garment. Well, that works great for me but my wife thinks I look sloppy with an unbuttoned, untucked shirt. That’s where this sling bag comes in. Whenever my wife and I go out, I can wear my shirt tucked in and still carry my handgun on my person. This pack is nice and small but still carries all that I need to carry. When I sit in a restaurant I just move the bag around the front and can sit back in my chair like normal. I never have to take it off and therefore I can never leave the pack at the restaurant by mistake. Plus it is so light that you never know you have it on. It’s a great little bag and works well in many different applications.

Go To EDC Backpack.

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Thanks,

Larry

Founder of Everyday Carry Essentials