Patience is a virtue...

Been tied up with some real life issues lately but, I will be back to posting here soon. Stay tuned!!

Wisdom from General Patton.

If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.
-George S. Patton

Here is an interesting read.

http://www.google.com/gwt/x?u=http://cnsnews.com/blog/gregory-gwyn-williams-jr/patriotic-group-build-armed-defensible-neighborhood-fortress&ei=a1DzUJDKDaThkAKF_4HwDw&wsc=pb

Truth.

For those that think epidemics don't happen nowadays.

http://www.google.com/gwt/x?u=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/01/10/farley-severe-strain-of-flu-reaches-epidemic-proportions-in-new-york-city/&ei=OXnwUNm0KJiExQKdtIDYCw&wsc=bf

A wise man once said...

We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.
-Benjamin Franklin

Here is an awesome book about square foot gardening.

This is a not so new method of gardening that seems to be catching in. The basic idea is getting more food out of less space with less work than traditional gardening. I consider this book a must have for those that live in area with restricted space. It's definitely worth a look.

http://www.amazon.com/Square-Foot-Gardening-Garden-Space/dp/1579548563/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1357789900&sr=1-2&keywords=square+foot+gardening

It's bad when people in Russia tell us to fight for our rights

Take a gander at this.

http://www.google.com/gwt/x?u=http://english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/28-12-2012/123335-americans_guns-0/&ei=lDXuUNuoOJHoxAKc_oCwCg&wsc=bf

President Obama threatening executive order to deal with gun violence

This is just the thing I was afraid of.


http://www.google.com/gwt/x?u=http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/biden-obama-might-use-executive-order-deal-guns_694984.html&ei=jvLtUIKoDYyGxgLBt4DwDA&wsc=bf

Here is an awesome survival focused blog

Thesurvivalistblog.net.
Tons of great articles/info on this site all written for the everyday prepper.

SOG Knives Sogzilla

I received the SOG Sogzilla for Christmas and so far I love it. I think what I like about it the most is the low carry clip. On most knives when they are clipped in you pocket some of the handle is sticking out above the pocket. On the SOG the entire hande is in the pocket and only the clip is exposed. I like this because I feel that it shields the knife from the elements more and is also a little more discreet.

Large folding pocket knife
3.82-Inch straight edge 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blade
Textured glass-reinforced Zytel handle with stainless steel liners
Low carry reversible bayonet pocket clip
Overall length: 8.54-Inches; Weight: 4.8 oz

I got a chance to put this knife to use this past weekend on a Jeep trip up to the mountains to check out the snow. I used to split a few sticks that were around 3/4" thick. I know that folding knifes aren't meant to be batoned, but I wanted to see how it would hold up. It did fine I did notice when making some shavings for tinder that it felt a little dull. It's is right of the box so that was surprising/disappointing. All that being said I still like it, tonight I will hit it with the Lansky and sharpen it up.

Words of wisdom

"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
-Benjamin Franklin

Streamlight Polytac LED

I don't know about you but I have a flashlight problem. It feels good to admit that finally after all these years. I own many different kinds of flashlights and have been a fan of LED technology since it was relatively new. Just recently I realized that I did not own a tactical flashlight. This is a good investment in ones safety. I think that if you own a firearm, especially a handgun that you intend to use for self defense a tactical flashlight is a must have. Why is it a must have? There are many different uses for a flashlight beyond just illuminating a bad situation. You can use them to temporarily blind an attacker long enough to get to safety or to change a flat tire. I feel strongly that they are a valuable tool, very few people plan for bad things to happen in the dark and doing so could be the difference in a bad day and a very bad day.

This brings us to the Streamlight Polytac LED. In the world of tactical flash lights you can spend a little, and often times the performance of a cheap light will be poor. Or you can go big and pay an enormous amount for an unwieldy 1000 lumen handheld sun. I chose to go with an option that I considered to be middle of the road. Here are the generic specs

C4 LED technology, impervious to shock with a 50,000 hour lifetime
Borofloat glass lens, o-ring sealed
Tail cap push button provides one handed momentary or constant "on"
3 hours of continuous runtime to the 10-Percent output level
Two (2) 3-Volt CR123A lithium batteries with a shelf life of 10-Year

So I paid $35 for this light when a similar Surefure runs around $80. Upon opening this light and putting the batteries in it I must admit I was impressed. I had expected it to be cheap feeling and kind of flimsy but this is no the case. I was happy to find that both the bezel and tail cap are o ring sealed. On top of that it has a glass bezel which in this price range I feel is hard to find. It is also lighter than your typical metal bodied tactical light.

There are few things I don't like about this light. One being that the body isn't textured which could make hanging onto it a challenge in wet environments or even while wearing some gloves. This could be fixed with stippling. If you want to learn more about this check out method burn.com, they do an awesome job. The other thing that I have noticed is that the light will turn on sometimes when pressure is applied to the housing which could be a bad thing depending on your intended implementation of this light. These are the only things that have bugged me about this light and I feel that it is hard to beat for the money. If you're looking for a good, affordable light check out the Streamlight Polytac LED.

-Jacob

Edit 9 SEP 2013 

I just want to give an update on this flashlight's performance. After putting this light through some punishment for about seven months here are some things I noticed. This light goes easy on the batteries and always performed when I needed it to. The only bad thing I can say about this light could be a deal breaker for some people depending on your job. Just recently the light has been turning on when pressure is applied to the side of the tail cap (not the button), and when a very small amount of pressure is applied to the button. This problem really takes away from this lights ability to serve as a realistic choice for a tactical flashlight. In a real life situation your light turning on inadvertently could spell disaster. These are the things I have noticed after seven months with this light. 

-VGB

The after picture. 

Maxpedition Volta

Ever need a neat, organized, and weatherproof way to carry spare batteries for all your electro gadgets? I was in the market for something like this. So I was browsing the web and came across the Maxpedition Volta. Here is the generic product description.

Product Description
Main Compartment: 4.5" x 3" x 0.75" with hook & loop closure: Nylon case made from 1000-Denier coated nylon fabric; Integral drainage grommet on bottom; Fits small camera iPod iPhone and most other cellphones; Fits 5 rounds of 12 gauge shotgun shells. INCLUDES high quality BATUCA battery insert. Exclusive clear & smoke combo color for enhanced visual identification;Slides apart into 2 small individual versatile sections; Holds up to eight (8) CR123 AA AAA batteries; also fits memory cards.

So upon getting mine out of the box I was immediately pleased with the overall quality of the Volta. The stitching is very well done and all edges are nicely bound. The batuca case is very cool, it is after all just a plastic snap closure case but when combined with the nylon pouch it makes an awesome system for hauling spare batteries. Each plastic case holds four batteries, and there is one clear case and one smoke gray case which I really like. The cases have plastic pieces molded in that make each battery fit snugly. Except the AAA they rattle inside the case which could be an issue if your intended use for this product requires high levels of noise discipline. The cr 123 fit tightly in the case and do not rattle, neither do the AA. Something else I like is that even with the case in the pouch you still have room for more stuff!

I would like to see Maxpedtion come up with a means of attaching this pouch that doesn't require another purchase. That would have made this product even better. I also dont like to rely on hook and loop fasteners as the soul means of securing equipment. A buckle or snap would have been nice. Another issue I have with this and all Maxpedition products is that it isn't made in the USA. Buuuutt it was designed here or so it says on the tag. This pouch is made in Taiwan. It is funny that they even put "American design" like that makes a difference. That being said, I believe this to be a quality product regardless of its point of origin, and I will more than likely purchase more Maxpedition gear.

Be on the lookout for a follow up review on this item.
Thanks for stopping by!!
-Jacob

Looking Forward

Here are a few teaser pictures of some item reviews that are in the works! Check back to see the full reviews.

Defend our rights!! Act now!!!

Go to this website and make your voice heard. Now is the time to act, all it takes is a few minutes and words.
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/mail/?alertid=61046526&type=ML

Welcome to Victory Gear!!

Hello and welcome to Victory Gear. This is a blog about my favorite thing... Gear!! I will be posting reviews if things that I own and have used, also I will be highlighting new and innovative gear as I come across it. So stay tuned to the blog and I look forward to hearing feedback from everyone.

Thanks,
Jacob