Contoured Stainless Base Plates for CZ 75 Pistols

I don't know much about the folks at ppdbillet.com but they produce really slick contoured CZ magazine base plates that turn the base of your CZ 75 from this:

To this:

A tip of Average Joe's hat to ppdbillet.com.

Gizmos, Gadgets, and Goodies for Guns

It's time to look at some Gizmos, Gadgets, and Goodies for Guns and the Guys and Gals that own them.

First up is the Handi-Racker

If you or someone you know has a difficult time racking the slide on a semi-automatic pistol due to arthritis or a hand injury the Handi-Racker is here to help!

Just slide the Handi-Racker over the top of the slide...

Place the front of the Handi-Racker against a stable flat surface, keep your finger off the trigger, and press downward.

Voila!  A round had been chambered into your pistol!

The Speed Ledge

Are you looking to train yourself to get a better forward grip on your pistol?  Are you looking to control recoil and improve accuracy?  Then you may want to give the Speed Ledge a try.

Competition shooters have used similar devices to aid in recoil reduction, increase their speed for follow-up shots, and improve their accuracy.  The Speed Ledge was designed to provide the same assistance to the defensive shooter.  

For more information and see a video of the Speed Ledge in action go to their website link at the bottom of the page.

.50 Caliber Products
Looking to show everyone that your both pro-gun and pro-big bore?  Then go to realbullet.com to get affordable merchandise made from .50 Caliber ammunition.  My favorites are the bottle opener

and the pen:

There is no better way to open cold ones for your shooting buddies after a throat parching day at the range and no better way for making entries in your shooting log or notations on your targets.  But wait...there more...Real Bullet also has Key Chains, Necklaces, and pro-2nd Amendment T-Shirts.

Dr. Klick's Kit
Now this is one of my favorites.

Anyone who is serious about cleaning their firearms needs one of these kits from the Duluth Trading Company for getting under extractors, and pulling pieces of patches or cleaning cloths that get caught on the interior edges of their firearms.

I would estimate that one of these implements is used at least once every time I come back from the range and (as my friend Doc Wesson would say) commence to get a cleanin'.

And now onto some serious stuff:

GPS Tactical Backpacks

Mike Reilly at Arnzen Arms introduced me to these backpacks and these are the real deal.  If you're stuffing your handguns and accessories into your old junior high school gym bag then you need to pay attention.  These backpacks from G Outdoors are the way to get organized, protect your handguns and accessories as well as show everyone at the range that you are a professional.

First up is the Tactical Range Backpack

This is a heavy duty pack that includes both backpack straps as well as a load bearing waist strap.  If you have a hike to get to your outdoor shooting range this heavy duty bag is for you.

The bag is loaded with features:

There's a section with pockets for shooting glasses and ear plugs.

Another one with a pockets for tools and a plastic case to hold any carry ammo that you take out of your pistols before shooting.

 Up top there are two zippered compartments.  one for your shooting ear muffs and

 one for stashing a good deal of ammo.  I can easily get 500 rounds of ammo in this compartment.

 There's a small zippered compartment on top that contains a rain cover to put over the bag in a sudden squall sneaks up on you.

 On the right side there is a compartment for tape and a staple gun.

 And on the left side there is a compartment that holds three handgun cases.  There is room for two handguns and multiple magazines in each case.

Next up is their Handgunner Backpack

Up top are two zippered compartments for the rain cover and ear muffs.

On the front there is a section with pockets for shooting glasses and ear plugs.

Also on the front there is a larger compartment that holds a foam handgun tray with room for four pistols.  Getting four revolvers in it is a bit of a stretch but three fit easily.  There is also a zippered pouch for papers, maps, etc.

On the left side there is a zippered compartment for tools and accessories.

And another one just below it for staplers, tape and other items you need for your shooting trip.

On the right side there is a compartment marked for a silicon cloth and...

...a cup for holding carry ammo you remove from your concealed handgun.

Below that compartment are two other zippered compartments for anything else that you need to carry.

If you are interested in either of these cases and cannot find a retailer in your area give Arnzen Arms a call as they usually have both backpacks in stock and will usually ship...especially if you tell them that Average Joe sent you.  They can be reached at 952.944.1875.

Elite Survival 4 Gun Pistol Pack

If your range trip does not require you to carry so many accouterments you should take a look at the Elite Survival 

On each side there is a compartment for two pistols with elastic slots for several magazines

And accessories

Just as there are on the other side

Remora Pocket Pack
If you're like a lot of folks you may want to keep a folding knife and flashlight with you at all times but you work in an office where having those items clipped to your belt or even clipped to your pocket may attract unwanted attention from the human resources department.  For that very reason I asked the good people at Remora Holsters to produce a pocket pack that would allow me to carry a tactical knife and flashlight or small expandable baton in my front trouser pocket.  They obliged and it turned out great!

Now, this is not a catalogued item so if you want one contact the good people at Remora (and I say that because they are good people) and ask for one.  You may have to refer them to this post.

To get more information about the products mentioned above or place and order contact information is provided below.  And, as always, tell 'em Average Joe sent ya!:

Hand-Racker: 
http://www.handi-racker.com/

Speed Ledge: http://thespeedledge.com/Speed_Ledge_models.html

.50 Caliber Products:
http://realbullet.com/

Tweezers and Picks/Dr. Klick's Kit:
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/dental-tools-dr-klicks-kit-28173.aspx?kw=tweezers&processor=content

GPS Tactical Backpacks:
http://www.goutdoorsproducts.com/

Elite Survival Four Gun Pistol Pack:
http://www.elitesurvival.com/pistol-cases/four-gun-pistol-pack/

Remora Holsters:
http://remoraholsters.com/

Revisiting and Re-Holstering the Remora Holster

The review of the Remora holster line has generated a lot of feedback and questions.  Those that have ordered them seem to be very pleased with their performance.  A couple of readers have mentioned concerns about the ability to re-holster their pistol after drawing.  This is difficult with most inside-the-waistband holsters since the mouth of the holster closes after the handgun is drawn.

However since the Remora does not have a clip or belt loop it is possible to re-holster by pulling the holster about half-way out of your waistband.  Follow the photos below:

Step 1 Holster and pistol are seated in the waistband

Step 2 Draw the handgun

Step 3 The Amazing Remora Holster stays put but the tension of the belt closes the mouth of the holster.

TO RE-HOLSTER

Step 1--Transfer the weapon to your weak hand and with your strong hand pull the Remora holster about half way out of your waistband.

Step 2 Insert the pistol back into the holster

Step 3 Push the pistol into the holster and the holster back into your waistband

And you are done:

Remora Holsters***Updated***

    (Glock 23 in a Remora Holster)

Since this review was posted I received an email from Alan Bogdan of Remora Holsters.  Apparently their website was hacked and their ordering, cart, checkout, and payment functions are down.  He expects them to be back up shortly.  His entire email follows at the end of this review.

I normally do not get excited about holsters.  To me they are just a utilitarian piece of equipment that conceals the weapon so they don’t need to be all that fancy.  From time to time I have coveted some beautiful leather holsters with wonderful scroll work carved into them as well as holsters made from exotic skins.  However with the cost of handgun and ammunition I can’t justify spending $200 to $500 on concealment holsters that no one should be seeing anyway.  My excitement for holsters changed recently and it had nothing to do with Rhino, elephant, ostrich, alligator, shark or the skin of any other creature. 

You see a month or so ago I was purchasing a Glock 27 and mentioned to the sales person that I also wanted to pick up an inside-the-waistband holster for it.  He looked at me and said “how about a clipless holster”?  Now that peaked my interest.  He almost ran to the wall of pegged holsters and came back with what looked kind of like a DeSantis Nemeses pocket holster.  The brand name is Remora and it is not a pocket holster but an actual inside-the-waistband holster that stays in place without the need of any clip, strap, or belt loop.  In fact you really don’t need a belt at all. 

The exterior of the Remora holster is a skin of raised rubberized nubs that produce a non-slip surface and I mean non-slip.  

Now, I haven’t run with one on but for the remainder of my average daily activities, sitting down and standing up, getting in and out of the car, driving, bending over to pick things up, etc. the holster stays in place.  Here are some other positives:

           1. It holds the pistol so close to my body that I have been able to conceal it underneath normal T-shirts rather than the usual heavier polo shirts I have been using.

2.      

       2. It does not weigh the right side of my pants down!  I have even worn it inside of a pair of drawstring cotton shorts and the holster stays in place without pulling them down at the waist line. 

3.      3.  Since there is no clip or belt loop it is easy to move the pistol from strong side to cross draw so that it is easier to access when driving. 

4.      4.  It is extremely comfortable.  There are no hard corners or edges on it to poke you in the side.
%.
%.   5.  When sitting down in the men's room it is easy to remove the pistol and holster so that is does not show to anyone in an adjacent stall.

K

              (Kahr PM9 in a Remora Holster)


And now for the best part...the holsters only run about $25.00!  Remora makes them for most popular pistols and they seem to be open to adding more.  They also make both a single and double magazine pouch that fits every magazine I have, from small single stackers to large double stack mags.

When I bought my first one I went to their website and it only listed three retailers that carry them in a few short weeks that has risen to 19 but if one of those shops is not near you fear not!  You can also buy them at Remora’s website www.remoraholsters.com.  Tell them Average Joe sent you!

July 19, 2010

Hello:

My name is Alan Bogdan. I am the owner of Remora Concealment and Security Products. We are the sole manufactures of The ORIGINAL REMORA HOLSTER and related concealment and security products.

Recently, we learned of a breach in our corporate security system. This breaching action, attacked and sabotaged not only our business structure, but also, our internet website. While our website is back up, several features are still missing, which limit your ability to negotiate the site, and/or, to place online orders through the store. We deeply apologize for this inconvenience and want to assure you we are diligently working to resolve the website’s remaining issues. Our Systems Personnel should have the entire website totally restored and fully operational, very shortly.

Accordingly, because of the current website glitches, and the absence of an online shopping cart, we ask that you please direct all inquiries, and/or requests for REMORA products, to one of the following points of contact:

Alan.remora@yahoo.com

or,

REMORA HOLSTERS

408 Panay Avenue

Naples, Florida 34113

Attn: Alan Bogdan

Also, for your ready reference, our telephone number is: (239) 293-1165, and our FAX number is: (888) 201-8714.

In closing, I want to thank you for your interest in REMORA HOLSTERS, and our related concealment and security products. I very much appreciate your business, your patience and your understanding during this time. REMORA is committed to producing the finest concealment holster of it’s type on the market today. And, looking forward to that promise, we want to hear from each of you, and especially receive your comments. With your help, we can continue to improve, and add to, our current product line.

Thank you again for your understanding and for your support of REMORA products.

Sincerely,

Alan Bogdan

REMORA HOLSTERS