Articles by Daniel Reedy

About Daniel Reedy

Daniel holds instructor certifications from Rangemaster, Agile Training & Consulting, and the NRA. He has received training from Craig Douglas, Tom Givens, and Steve Fisher among others. He also has experience competing in USPSA, CAS, 3 Gun, and Steel Challenge. In his free time Daniel enjoys petting puppies and reading the Constitution. His work is also published by AmmoLand, Recoil Concealment, and Air Force Times. Daniel has also written and edited for The Kommando Blog.

JOX Speedloader Pouches | Revolver Gear Done Right

May 29, 2018 Daniel Reedy

BLUF: JOX Loader Pouches are quite possibly the best revolver speedloader pouches on the market. They balance speed with security, making them ideal for both [...]

Springfield Armory EMP 4 | The Little 1911 That Could

May 24, 2018 Daniel Reedy

BLUF: The Springfield Armory EMP 4 stands tall among its full-size brethren. Proprietary parts are a hassle, but are quality made. If you are thinking [...]

Ruger PC Carbine | First Shots

March 30, 2018 Daniel Reedy

BLUF: The Ruger PC Carbine makes for both an excellent plinker, and an effective defensive tool. If you are looking for an affordable centerfire rifle, [...]

Hygenall Cleaning Products

March 28, 2018 Daniel Reedy

BLUF: Hygenall LeadOff foaming soap and disposable wipes are worth their weight in gold. If you want to keep yourself lead-free, inside and out, invest [...]

Smith & Wesson Model 10 Review | My Favorite Revolver

March 21, 2018 Daniel Reedy

BLUF: The Smith & Wesson Model 10 offers handcrafted American quality for mass produced Brazilian prices. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better revolver within [...]

CZ-83 | Cold War Cool

March 14, 2018 Daniel Reedy

BLUF: The CZ-83 is one of the few double-stack .380 autos on the market, making for a soft shooting pistol with higher than average capacity. [...]

Mid West Tactical: Quality Training, Bargain Prices

March 9, 2018 Daniel Reedy

I have taken three courses at Mid West Tactical, located near Warrensburg, Missouri, all under the tutelage of Shane O’Connor, the man who runs the [...]

Springfield Armory MC Operator | 1911 For the Modern Man

March 7, 2018 Daniel Reedy

BLUF: If you want to win two World Wars or Operate like a true Operator, then look no further than a Springfield Armory 1911 Like [...]

Clips or Loops? | Holster Attachment Comparison

February 28, 2018 Daniel Reedy

BLUF: Soft loop style holsters offer better security, but rigid clips provide potentially better concealment. Try both styles and see what you prefer! The two [...]

Hi-Point C9 Review | Hot Garbage? Probably

February 6, 2018 Daniel Reedy

BLUF: Do not waste your money on the Hi-Point unless you are looking for a cheap range toy. There are far better options for slightly [...]

First Shots: EAA Witness Polymer

January 30, 2018 Daniel Reedy

BLUF: The EAA Witness Polymer makes for a solid budget option for competitive, training, and defensive use. Many of those who come to me seeking [...]

Ruger Security 9 | First Shots

January 15, 2018 Daniel Reedy

BLUF: The Ruger Security 9 shows promise, and may offer a great option both within in its price range and above. Shortly after Christmas, was [...]

First Shots: Maverick 88 12 Gauge Shotgun

January 7, 2018 Daniel Reedy

BLUF: The Maverick 88 is a stellar shotgun for under $200. It has remained reliable when other, higher end guns have failed. I wouldn’t hesitate [...]

A Review Of Valor Ridge Pistolcraft 1 Class

January 4, 2018 Daniel Reedy

Authors's Note: After taking several other courses over the last few years I have reevaluated my position on Valor Ridge and Pistolcraft 1. In short, I [...]