Competition - Good or Not Good?

SIG Sauer M400 TREAD

Elmir has run his SIG Sauer M400 TREAD with a 16-inch barrel and SIG 1x6 optic for six years in tactical fitness competitions. Super reliable, no functional issues, a great entry rifle. Verdict: Good.

Black Scorpion Gear ambidextrous double stack magazine pouch in black with external circular magnet, product photo

Black Scorpion Gear Ambidextrous Double Stack Mag Pouch w/ Magnet

Will has run Black Scorpion Gear double stack pouches with the external magnet for a few years with P320 21 round mags. Very fast, but retention falls short for tactical competitions. Verdict: Not Good.

BCM RECCE-16 KMR-A

Will has put roughly 2,500 to 3,000 rounds through his black BCM RECCE-16 KMR-A in training and competing. 100% reliable with above-average accuracy, but a heavy trigger and gassy recoil. Verdict: Good.

Black Scorpion Gear AR-15 magazine pouch in black with an AR magazine, front view

Black Scorpion Gear AR-15 Mag Pouch

Will had a single black Black Scorpion Gear AR-15 mag pouch on his Black Scorpion belt for about a month with PMAGs and aluminum mags. The retention screws would not get tight enough. Verdict: Not Good.

Sprinco Blue enhanced power AR-15 carbine buffer spring with blue color-coded end

Sprinco Blue Enhanced Power AR-15 Buffer Spring

Will has run a Sprinco Blue buffer spring with a BCM H2 buffer in his BCM RECCE-16 for a year. Much softer shooting, easier follow-up shots, no malfunctions and an easy drop-in install. Verdict: Good.

Blue Force Gear Vickers Combat Applications Sling

Will runs a standard (unpadded) Blue Force Gear Vickers sling in FDE with QD swivels and the plastic-ball adjuster on his BCM RECCE-16. Solid, stays put, no slip. Verdict: Good.

BCM KeyMod QD Sling Mount

Will runs two BCM KeyMod QD sling mounts on his rifle for range and competition use. Low-profile, stays tight, and the QD swivel locks without unexpected releases. Verdict: Good.

AR500 Armor AR Battle Belt

Will used the black XL AR500 Armor AR Battle Belt as his first competition and training belt. Limited holster compatibility and poor all-day comfort led him to retire it quickly. Verdict: Not Good.

BCM H2 Carbine Buffer

Will runs a BCM H2 carbine buffer with a Sprinco Blue spring in his BCM RECCE-16. Simple toolless install that cleaned up ejection and softened recoil over about 2,000 rounds. Verdict: Good.

Blue Force Gear Mag NOW! Double Pistol Pouch

Will ran the black Blue Force Gear double pistol pouch with bungee retention for his P320 mags. Retention is excellent, but re-stowing a mag is very difficult. Verdict: Not Good.

5.11 Tactical MultiCam Flex Double Pistol Mag Pouch 2.0

Will has run 5.11 MultiCam Flex Double Pistol Mag Pouch 2.0s for his P320 mags for a few years. Secure, super rugged and easy to re-stow, though not match-pouch fast. Verdict: Good.

SIG Sauer P320 X5 Legion

Will runs his SIG Sauer P320 X5 Legion for matches, range and home. Very accurate, soft-shooting and reliable through thousands of rounds. The trigger is the weakest link. Verdict: Good.