Tag: The Tactical Games
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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 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.…
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Dominate the Return to Zero: DPM Systems Tested
After 2,000 rounds of real-world testing, the DPM Mechanical Recoil Reduction System proved it can flatten recoil, improve dot tracking, and speed up follow-up shots in the Springfield Echelon. From Tactical Games stages to USPSA competition, this tunable recoil system delivered measurable performance gains when it mattered most.
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Warm-Ups for Shooting Sports: Master Focus and Dominating Stages
Cold starts cost performance. A short stage warm-up sharpens focus, boosts confidence, prevents injury, and helps you honor God by preparing with purpose.