T.REX Sidecar | Retention

This video showcases a new "Sidecar" holster from T.Rex Arms, highlighted by the "2-in-1" feature and the dinosaur emoji, suggesting an innovative or dual-purpose design. The title's emphasis on a new product from a known manufacturer like T.Rex Arms indicates a focus on gear review or an announcement of an upcoming item for concealed carry or tactical applications.

This video focuses on demonstrating and testing holster retention mechanisms. The title directly states the purpose: to show how holster retention works, implying a practical demonstration or evaluation of a holster's ability to secure a firearm. The content likely involves drawing and reholstering a firearm to assess the effectiveness of the retention features.

This video unboxes and reviews the T.rex Arms Sidecar holster for a customized Glock 19. The speaker highlights the holster's modular design, positive retention, and comfort for appendix carry, comparing its ~$150 price favorably to competitors. The review also touches on firearm customization and demonstrates improved draw-to-first-shot times through practice.

This video reviews the new APX holster from Tier 1 Concealed, comparing it to their popular Axis Elite model. The reviewer explores the holster's appendix carry capabilities, its concealment effectiveness, and discusses both its positive and negative aspects. The video aims to determine if this new APX holster sets a new standard for concealed carry holsters or if it's potentially overbuilt.

This video compares two popular holster systems: the Sidecar holster, commonly used for Concealed Carry (CCW), and the Ragnarok holster, often favored for competition. The comparison likely delves into aspects such as retention, comfort, accessibility, and suitability for different use cases, helping viewers decide which rig best fits their needs whether for everyday carry or competitive shooting scenarios.

This video reviews the Tier 1 Concealed MSP FLX sidecar-style AIWB holster, designed for concealed carry with Weapon Mounted Lights (WMLs) like the X300 or Streamlight. The reviewer, a certified instructor and RSO, compares it to the Tier 1 Concealed Axis Elite and highlights its features, including its versatility as a potentially universal holster. The video aims to help viewers choose between the MSP Pro and MSP FLX, and considers the Axis Elite as another option for appendix carry. Demonstrations of concealment are included.

This video critiques the trend of over-accessorizing firearms, particularly the Sig Sauer MCX. It highlights how excessive mounting solutions like tall optic mounts and thermal risers can create complex, non-functional setups. The speaker specifically calls out aluminum foregrips for their poor heat transfer during high-round-count training, making them impractical for serious use.

This video focuses on building a high-value AR-15, distinguishing 'value' from 'budget' by emphasizing performance per dollar. It recommends specific components like BCM uppers, Aero Precision lowers, and Geissele triggers, positioning BCM as a sweet spot between budget and high-end options. The discussion covers different AR-15 roles (CQBR, SPR, GPR) and provides practical advice on selecting parts for optimal cost-effectiveness.

This video details a budget-friendly AR-15 build costing around $1,500, demonstrating how to achieve specific rifle capabilities without breaking the bank. It highlights strategic component choices, saving on furniture and lowers while investing in the barrel, BCG, and trigger. The build achieves good accuracy with match ammo but shows heat-related degradation during rapid fire.

This review tests a $220 Chinese clone of the Vortex Razor 1-6 HD II LPVO, finding it significantly inferior to the genuine article. Key failures include a stiff magnification ring, dim illumination that is not daylight bright, a substantial point-of-impact shift with magnification changes, inaccurate turret tracking, and a failure to hold zero after recoil. The '1x' setting also exhibits distortion, making it difficult for dual-eye shooting.