Conspicuous Consumer from United States, FL Public Profile

This is a very-well-designed case, and it is pretty well made. But the actual color is considerably lighter gray than the photo.

I recently bought and returned a Savior shorty double rifle case [ MPN:RB-2412DG-V1-BK ]. It's materials and workmanship are outstanding, but I think the design was suboptimal, which I described in a review.

This VISM case has a different (and IMHO much better for me) design. The workmanship is every bit as good as the Savior Shorty case, but the materials are not as good as the Savior shorty case. It would be great if Savior made a case with this design and with Savior's material selections.

I wish this VISM case was a little bit stiffer and had denser, smoother fabric. Stiffer construction would make the case deform less under the weight of a PCC. Denser smoother fabric would make it more durable and easier to clean.

Fit and finish are great. The barrel is beautiful and works 100% of time if you dont attach a muzzle device.

But once you add a compensator or suppressor (even a very light one) it is likely your pistol will not cycle. At the range I had a 100% failure to extract with 4 different kinds of ammo. True Precision recommends a reduced force spring tuning kit. These kits are about $100 +/- $25. There is no guarantee they will work, and the one they recommend is not in stock.

The Optics Planet site and the product description should warn you that you still need to spend a bunch more money for it to work with a muzzle device. I would not have bought it if I had known I still needed to spend another $100ish bucks just to try to get my pistol working with a lightweight aluminum linear compensator.

If all you care about is looks and not actually adding a muzzle device, this barrel is fine. But if you actually want to add a muzzle device, get ready to spend another chunk of change and hope you can get it to work.

The materials and workmanship of the savior shorty bag are outstanding. I have nothing but great things to say about what its made of and how its put together. But now that I have it in person, there are some design decisions I think are suboptimal.

The double shorty compartment is designed like many other bags - with 2 straps and 2 corner pockets per PDW. But I would prefer if these compartments instead had molle background with 2 or 3 (or more) velcro straps that can be positioned by the user to give a custom secure fit tailored to each gun. With this approach you could get 2 PDWs into one pocket, saving on weight and cost. Or you could get other items like pistols or pouches secured in the gaps around the PDW/SMG.

The other inner large pocket has 2 more flat pockets that are intended to hold 2 pistols or other items. These pockets are sewn flush with the back panel, and have velro closures. When the rest of the bag is empty, these flat pockets can easily hold pistols or other items. But when you have 2 PDWs in the main pocket, it is extremely difficult to separate the Velcro and get anything in or out of the flat pockets. These pockets need some gussets for easier opening when the PDW compartment is full, or they should be replaced by a molle backing that can accommodate straps for pistols or pouches.

The front outer pockets have shock cord to further constrict them for a snug hold on whats inside. I find the shock cords ad too much / too many bulky snag points to the f

I bought this and returned it without trying it because it was noticeably heavier than alternatives. I also have the Guntec AR 15 Slim line micro, and the Kaw Valley Precision XL Slim. I use them on a Ruger PC Charger 9mm and a Stribog SP9A3G 9mm. I think KVP amke a new hybrid model by adding vertical ports to the Kaw Valley Precision XL Slim and it would be effective and light.

This is my most often used range ammo because it is usually widely available and usually a competitive price. There is nothing special about it good or bad. When its on sale buy a bunch.

A great way to add an inch to your pistol stabilizing brace, and sticking it to the man.

Installed on a Ruger PC Charger. It is super comfortable and gives you such a good grip you just want to grab it all the time.

I have two linear compensators: the Guntec AR 15 Slim line micro, and the Kaw Valley Precision XL Slim. I use them on a Ruger PC Charger 9mm and a Stribog SP9A3G 9mm.

They both improve blast and recoil experience for the shooter. There is no noticeable difference in performance.

The Guntec is shorter and wider and noticeably heavier. The KVP XL Slim is longer, narrower and noticeably lighter.

I haven't banged on them, but the guntec seems a lot more durable and impact-resistant than the KVP. I haven't cleaned either one, but the guntec seem a lot easier to clean.

Since the guntec and the KVP together cost less than 1/20th of a suppressor, I recommend getting them both.

If youre buying for a recreational rifle or PCC, you will be happy with either one.

If youre buying for a working rifle and you expect to break glass or other barriers, I recommend the Guntec.

But if youre buying for a handgun, I recommend the KVP.

I have two linear compensators: the Guntec AR 15 Slim line micro, and the Kaw Valley Precision XL Slim. I use them on a Ruger PC Charger 9mm and a Stribog SP9A3G 9mm.

They both improve blast and recoil experience for the shooter. There is no noticeable difference in performance.

The Guntec is shorter and wider and noticeably heavier. The KVP XL Slim is longer, narrower and noticeably lighter.

I haven't banged on them, but the guntec seems a lot more durable and impact-resistant than the KVP. I haven't cleaned either one, but the guntec seem a lot easier to clean.

Since the guntec and the KVP together cost less than 1/20th of a suppressor, I recommend getting them both.

If youre buying for a recreational rifle or PCC, you will be happy with either one.

If youre buying for a working rifle and you expect to break glass or other barriers, I recommend the Guntec.

But if youre buying for a handgun, I recommend the KVP.