The equipment recommended here is based on experience, durability, and performance. These products work, and have proven reliable, functional, and practical. They are products I use on a daily basis, and know they will work for you too. The list is the result of trial and error as well as observable results and performance over time.
Books:
- Pistolcraft, by Reid Henrichs
- The American Rifleman, by Reid Henrichs
- Leadership and Training for the Fight, by Paul Howe
- The CSAT Way, by Paul Howe
- The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery, by Chuck Taylor
- The Fighting Rifle, by Chuck Taylor
Recommended Trainers:
Shirts/Merchandise:
Targets:
- Valor Ridge VR-16 silhouette
- SR-21 Triple Bullseye
Rifles:
AR-15
- Daniel Defense DDM4 Series
- Colt Defense 6920/6940 Series
AK-47/74
- Krebs Custom
- Arsenal SLR Series and SGL Series
Pistols:
- Glock 17, 19, 26
- Smith and Wesson M&P
Ammunition:
- Federal HST, Winchester T-Series, or Speer Gold Dot for Pistols
- Speer Gold Dot, Federal TBBC, or Black Hills TSX for AR-15 rifles
- Hornady SST for AK rifles
Optics:
Optic Mounts:
Iron Sights
- Daniel Defense fixed front sight
- Daniel Defense fixed rear sight
- Magpul PRO foldable front sight
- Magpul PRO foldable rear sight
- Midwest Industries foldable front sight
- Midwest Industries foldable rear sight
Holsters:
Magazines:
- Pistol mags should be what comes with the pistol from the factory only.
- AR-15 Rifle mags: Lancer L5, GI aluminum (anti-tilt follower is fine, but not necessary)
- AK mags: comblock steel, Bulgarian Circle 10s
Flashlights:
- For concealed carry: Elzetta
- Streamlight
- For rifle-mounted lights: Surefire
Lubrication:
For Pistols:
For Rifles:
Cleaning:
For cleaning the bore/barrel:
- Wipe Out bore cleaner with bore snake