Author: Alex Rueda
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Is the Holosun 507Comp Really Better Than the 507C?
Holosun 507Comp vs 507C X2, both run on the same pistol across two Tactical Games regionals in one season. Window size, footprint, reticle options, price, and an honest answer on whether the Comp is worth the upgrade.
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Rocky Ford Ammunition Review: Is It Really Worth It?
Nobody in the competition scene has heard of Rocky Ford, so I put 2,500 rounds of their 9mm and .223 through two Tactical Games Regionals, USPSA, and 2-Gun to find out if a small Mississippi ammo company can hang with the big names. Chrono data, zero failures, and what I’d change.
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The Early Church’s Proven Path to Living Undivided
Compartmentalized faith and Christian identity Reflecting on the 2026 Tactical Games season, I followed a rabbit hole about my Christian identity. In The Tactical Games Iowa Regional Event, I went in with my eyes off God. I had put my Christian identity in the back seat. I realized it midway through and knew I shouldn’t…
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The Ultimate Stealth Arms Platypus Review: 2,500 Rounds of Truth
Stealth Arms Platypus review after 2,500 rounds of Tactical Games, 2-Gun, and USPSA competition: reliability, recoil, Glock mag performance, and honest gripes.
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Grip It, Stock It, And Guard It: The AR-15 Furniture Breakdown
There’s a reason Scripture talks about being “equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:17). Equipment matters. It’s true on the range, and it’s true in life. The right gear in the right hands makes you better at what you’re called to do. Your AR-15 is no different. Furniture is the slang for the parts of…
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The Tactical Games Iowa Recap: Faith, Failure, and Finishing Strong
Full after action review from The Tactical Games Iowa Regional 2026: what went right, what went wrong, gear that held up, and the lesson that outlasted the finish.
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How Two Pieces of Camping Gear Unexpectedly Improved My Tactical Games Experience
NEMO built the Stargaze EVO-X and Moonlander for camping and overlanding. I had other plans. Here’s what happened when I brought both to the Missouri Tactical Games Regional Event — and why they might be the most underrated competition shooting gear you’re not carrying yet.
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Tested the Limits of American Defense MFG Mounts
There are few things more frustrating in competition shooting than missing shots you know you should make. I learned that lesson the hard way during the 2025 Tactical Games Iowa Regional. The stage called for hits at 480 yards, and I was struggling badly. Shot after shot missed. At first, I questioned my fundamentals. Was…
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To Make a Long Story Short: Faith, Firepower, and the Fight for Better: TTG Missouri Recap
Faith, fitness, and firearms collided at TTG Missouri—hard lessons, real growth, and a season-opening test of mindset and performance.
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Echelon COA Tested: Does It Deliver Under Pressure?
There are a lot of striker-fired pistols on the market today. Most claim to be “competition ready.” Few actually deliver when the timer beeps and pressure hits. After running the Springfield Armory Echelon platform hard in competition, I’ve come to believe something: The Echelon might be the most underrated competition pistol on the market today.…