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Did You Rely On Your Rifle Today?
Monday, July 29th, 2013BCM Puts Vickers Back In Black
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013
LAV on his new BCM carbine. Look for more on this amazing new rail soon.
Larry Vickers – My #1 BCM Carbine
My latest BCM training gun is ready to go; it features a pre production aluminum/magnesium key mod BCM rail that is extremely lite !!! Add that to a BCM 14.5 hammer forged pencil barrel with pinned BCM gunfighter combination flash hider and comp the overall effect is for a carbine that handles extremely well!!
Of course an Aimpoint Micro is present and needless to say my signature sling, in black, from Blue Force Gear
Back in Black !!!
– Larry Vickers
GFG Side Charging Handle
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013The Side Charging Handle from Gun Fighter Gear is referred to as the first drop-in side charger for the AR15. It replaces a standard, mil-spec charging handle and offers an arm that projects down the left side of the upper receiver topped off with a knob. You simply pull back on the knob and charge the weapon. It’s new and different. I’m not gonna lie, somebody is going to try and break this thing off, just because they can, and then dance around triumphantly proclaiming, “See, it doesn’t work!”
The body is CNC machined from 7075 billet aerospace grade aluminum combined with internal parts CNC machined from steel. The side knob is knurled for purchase, even when wet.
www.gfgear.com/charging-handles/ar-15/gfg-side-charger
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
Monday, July 22nd, 2013
This KCRF patch turned up on the Hodge Defense Systems production line as they start to roll out their first run of AU-Mod 1s. Better get one before they are gone.
In Class With Orion Applications Training Division
Monday, July 22nd, 2013Daniel Defense recently sponsored a three-day event for the firearms press that included a course by Orion Applications Training Division. You may recognize the name ODG from their camouflage patterns we’ve covered here on SSD in the past. Turns out, they apply their knowledge in other ways as well. I was the only web-based writer invited to this event so it was a great opportunity for me to meet some of the guys in the gun press, familiarize myself with different Daniel Defense firearms and get a first hand look at training from ODG.
Day 1 was administrative in nature and consisted of travel, a tour of the Daniel Defense factory and an icebreaker dinner with the other participants. We hit the hay having no idea what an exciting two days we had ahead of us.
Hodge Defense Systems…If You Get It, You Get It
Sunday, July 14th, 2013Since I posted it last Saturday, some of you guys may have missed the fact that Hodge Defense Systems officially launched a week ago. Over the past few years I had heard Hodgie’s name from a lot of guys that I respect and when I found out he had finally launched his own Black Rifle company, I knew that I needed to pass the word. While Jim Hodge is a guy you may have never heard of, he is very well known in select circles for building some outstanding guns and he is one of those mystery guys that big gun companies have on speed dial.
Trust me, you are going to see some great things coming from Hodge Defense Systems.
Hodge Defense Systems Launches Website
Saturday, July 6th, 2013Hodge Defense Systems has launched their website. Aesthetically, it is unlike anything seen in our industry but I like the look. It’s simple but the are some cool little details that draw the eye and entertain. Kind of like the marginal drawings on restricted unit prints.
But, enough of the website. Now on to the carbines they are actually building. A you will see below, Hodge uses some of the best components available. This is only the AU Mod – 1 which is a 5.56 model. There is also another model planned.
Specs–
Upper & Lower Receivers – Mil-spec,forged 7075 type III hard coat anodize
Barrel – 16″, CHF, CL, Gov, MID, Micro Pinned GB, A2
BCG – M16, HPT, MPI, staked, DLC, 158 carpenter steel
Fire Control Group – ALG QMS
Selector – Reversible billet steel
Handguard – Geissele MK IV 13″
Charging Handle – BCM / Vltor
Buffer – H2 or H (request only-H2)
Receiver Extension – 6 pos, Mil-spec, sling plate, Ambi HK or MASH
Stock – Magpul CTR, with enhanced butt pad
Trigger Guard – Magpul MOE
Mag Catch – Mil-Spec
Bold Catch – Full Serration
Forward Assist – Tear Drop
Some PMAG 40 AR/M4 GEN M3 Set Aside For Colorado
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013In order to beat the July 1st deadline for ownership in Colorado, a small portion of the first batch of recently released PMAG 40s will be available from the Boulder Airlift Program for direct sale to CO residents, regardless of previous orders. Limit 2 per customer for direct sales.
CO Residents order Here: store.magpul.com/product/MAG233-BLK
CO Residents not already registered can sign up for the Airlift here: www.magpul.com/colorado
