February, 2023 - CRACKSHOT.tv

February 18, 2023 in Gun Reviews Optics

Vortex Venom: The Most Rugged, Budget Friendly Red Dot On The Market

Vortex Venom: The Most Rugged, Budget Friendly Red Dot On The Market What is the best pistol red dot on a budget in the Docter/Noblex pattern footprint on a budget? Even though the Vortex Venom is a pretty old red dot sight at this point, In our opinion the Vortex venom is still one of the best, even if it lacks many of the bells and whistles of newer red dot optics. In this review video / blog post, we’ll cover all the features of the Vortex Venom and show how it compares against other more modern red dot sights,

February 12, 2023 in Gun Reviews Shotguns

Is the Aselkon IT-1 the Best Budget Semi Auto Shotgun?

ASELKON IT-1 Semi Automatic Shotgun Review Ever wanted a Benelli M4 but couldn’t afford the $2,000 plus price tag? Well, you might be in luck. Today we’re reviewing the Aselkon IT-1, a Benelli M4 knockoff, semi automatic shotgun. I know what you’re thinking, Turkish guns can either be an incredible value or a complete flop, so at nearly 1/10th the price of the real thing, is this Turkish clone shotgun a good value? I picked this bad boy up from Palmetto State Armory for $250 on clearance. Now I know, when people see semi auto Turkish shotguns for under $300

February 7, 2023 in Gun Reviews Gunsmithing & Parts

How to Change the Rear Sight easily on Most Handguns

How to Change the Rear Sight on Most Semi Automatic Handguns Removing the rear sights on any handgun is easy with the right tools Removing and replacing the sights on most handguns is very easy so long as you have the right tooling to do so. Typically, removing the rear sight is the trickiest part. In this short 3 minute tutorial we show you the proper way to remove and replace the rear sight on your semi automatic handgun. The process is easy and any responsible gun owner should be able to do this at home. Use a Rear Sight

February 7, 2023 in Gun Reviews Gunsmithing & Parts Optics

How to Mount a Red Dot on a Handgun without Milling the Slide

How to Mount a Red Dot on a Handgun without Milling the Slide You don’t need to mill your slide to try out a red dot on your handgun There are many ways to mount a red dot on a handgun. We outline all of the ways and their pros and cons here. However, most methods require special machine tools and can be very costly. So you want to mount a red dot on your pistol but you don’t want to get your slide milled? In this short 3 minute tutorial, we’ll show you how to mount a standard pistol

February 7, 2023 in Gun Reviews Gunsmithing & Parts

Springfield XD Service Pistol : How to Disassemble and Clean

Springfield XD Service Pistol : How to Disassemble and Clean Springfield XD Disassembly Guide Want to know how to disassemble and clean a Springfield XD Service Pistol? In this short video we’ll show you how to safely disassembly the Springfield XD. Disassembly and cleaning procedure is essentially the same for the following striker fired models: We’ll show you the best practices for cleaning and maintaining your firearm. Our Recommended Supplies Springfield XD Disassembly Steps: Step 0: Make sure that your weapon is empty before beginning Step 1: Lock the Slide back First, lock the slide all the way to the

February 7, 2023 in Concealed Carry / EDC Gear Reviews Gun Reviews Weapon Mounted Lights

How to mount a flashlight on a pistol with no rail. Streamlight TLR6 Review

Streamlight TLR-6 Pistol Weapon Mounted Light Want to mount a flashlight on your pistol but your pistol has no rail? No problem. Many concealed carry handguns don’t have a rail for mounting. The Streamlight TLR-6 allows you to mount a flashlight to your handgun or Pistol without a rail or any adapters. Where to buy? Why a Weapon Mounted Light? If you own a gun for home or self defense, you need a quality flashlight. Whether you mount a flashlight directly to your pistol, or if you keep a flashlight separate from your pistol, is largely a matter of preference.

February 7, 2023 in Gun Reviews Optics

Is the Swampfox Justice a good budget Pistol red dot?

Swampfox Justice RMR Pistol Red Dot Review Swampfox Liberty & Justice Overview The swamp fox Liberty and Justice models are mid tier pistol optic red dots aimed and marketed to budget conscious shooters. The liberty model has a wider field of view at 27mm, thus is a little better suited for competitive shooting. The justice model on the other hand has a 21mm field of view, making it more targeted for concealed carry. For those who are looking for a reliable red dot optic that’s patterned in the RMR footprint, Swampfox may have the answer for you. Where to Buy?