Category: Belts

Best Shotgun Shell Holders for 3-Gun: Top Caddies Reviewed

When it comes to 3-gun competition, having the right shotgun shell caddies can be the difference between a smooth reload and a massive dumpster fire on the clock. Having extensive experience in the latter and recently forcing the catastrophic failure of my original Taccom 8up Quaload after going prone, it’s due time for me to reconfigure my belt with an appropriate setup. Don’t get me wrong, the Taccom 8ups are/were phenomenal, and I’d be buying

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Gear Breakdown for The Tactical Games: Insights from Elite Competitor Austin Alward

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvRZIDJfrEg For competitors looking to break into The Tactical Games, understanding the gear used by elite-level athletes is a huge advantage. The Tactical Games combines fitness challenges and shooting proficiency, creating unique demands on gear that isn’t just high-performance but also highly adaptable. In this article, we’ll dissect the setup used by seasoned competitor Austin Aylward, who regularly takes the podium in the Elite Division, to help new athletes get a grasp of what gear is

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Principles of Choosing a Shot Shell Caddy

Exploring Shot Shell Caddy Options: A Guide to Making an Informed Choice Choosing a shot shell caddy is an often-discussed topic on the 3-gun forums.  It seems that almost everyone has an opinion on the topic, and they’re more than happy to voice that opinion.  I’ve even seen some of these discussions become heated.  While I have my reasons for choosing the brand and style that I use, they may not be what is best

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How to Mount a Safariland ELS Bracket to a Speed Belt

I’ve grown fond of the traditional speed belt, whereas you have an outer belt with hooks and an inner belt with loops. A single belt keeper wraps around the slack of the belt and your set. It’s a quick system, and using Blade-Tech Tek Loks with your mag pouches and shell carriers makes rearranging the belt an ease. The downside to using Tek Loks is that the belt becomes bulky where you have items attached,

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