Extreme Outfitters is holding an Open house at their new store in Jacksonville, North Carolina on Saturday 14 November, 2009. Also, in conjunction with EOTAC they are giving away a Bushmaster Patrolman Carbine to celebrate Veteran’s Day. So, if you are in the area, stop in and try on some EOTAC clothing and enter for your chance to win.
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You’ve seen the Magpul Dynamics crew rocking the Battery Assist Device (B.A.D.) in training classes and on their training videos and it’s finally up on the Magpul website. The BAD has been greatly anticipated and has spawned several similar products from small shops and enthusiasts who couldn’t wait for the Magpul product to be released. Well, it’s here now, so you can get the original.
In a nutshell, the BAD allows you to manipulate the bolt catch by extending a paddle to the right side of the weapon into the trigger guard area. The simple design features a thin, anti-snag profile and textured surface that also allows for traditional manipulation of the bolt catch. The BAD is optimized for use with milspec forged upper and lower receivers, but is also compatible with the HK 416, VLTOR VIS/MUR, LaRue Stealth, and many other billet upper and lower receivers.
As with all Magpul products it is manufactured from high quality materials; in this case 6061-T6 aluminum with mil-spec finishing.
Check it out at www.magpul.com
NOTE: The BAD is not compatible with the SR-25, AR-10, or other 7.62 caliber AR platforms.
Photo by Stickman, provided by Magpul.
Daniel Defense had been receiving requests for a version of their new DDM4 with a more traditional 7.0 Omega X Rail System and they have answered with the new DDM4v2. The Omega rail is a free float system and features an integral QD Sling Swivel Mount with limited rotation. Additionally, it has the oval feel of the issue carbine handguard.
Look for the new DDM4v2 wherever fine Daniel Defense firearms are sold.
Stark Equipment has begun shipping their latest product, the SE-2 Sling Grip for AR-15 style rifles. The SE-2 is the first AR-15 pistol grip to be integrated with an ambidextrous sling mount and is available in two versions. The Hook Mount provides a loop compatible with most common sling hooks and the Swivel Mount allows the attachment of push-button sling swivels.
The SE-2’s sling mount is located above the hand and below the buffer tube, with a low profile design that stays out of the way of even fully collapsed M4-style stocks. When added to AR pistols, the SE-2 provides excellent one-handed control while providing sling attachment that doesn’t clutter up the receiver extension.
Like the original SE-1 Pistol Grip, the ergonomic design of the SE-2 fits a wide range of hand sizes and shooting demands. Features include a smooth integral trigger guard to increase comfort, textured surface along the grip, and internal storage for batteries or other equipment.
The SE-2 Sling Grip is available in Black, Dark Earth and OD Green. For more information visit www.starkequipment.com.
Magpul has just released the Enhanced Rubber Butt-Pad, as an optional replacement butt pad for the CTR and MOE Mil-spec stocks as well as the UBR stock. At .70″ thick it is designed for enhanced shoulder purchase as well as offering improved recoil reduction.
To purchase visit www.magpul.com.
Note: May not be compatible with CTR or MOE Commercial stocks due to Receiver Extension clearance issues.
Following a difficult period of downsizing and furloughs, Daniel Defense, Inc. resumed normal operations at their new manufacturing facility on 5 August. Recent drops in small arms sales had forced the Savannah area small arms manufacturer to balance out production and sales levels, resulting in nominal layoffs, and a week-long furlough for the majority of both manufacturing and administrative personnel.
The week-long furlough sparked a torrent of online discussions within the firearms community as many AR enthusiasts contemplated the ominous impact of a firearms manufacturer expressing difficulty in this economy. Everyone at Daniel Defense was elated by the amount of supportive, encouraging, and optimistic comments made by everyday shooters and enthusiasts. Jay Duncan, Vice President of Sales & Marketing spoke on this subject by saying, “We are very confident about our position in the market place, and feel our strong relationships with our dealers, distributors and most importantly our customers, will pull us through the other side of this difficult market shift. We are encouraged by the support of our customers and the firearms community, and will work diligently to continue providing the products and service that have earned their trust.â€
Optimistic about Daniel Defense’s recovery from this unfortunate series of events, Marty Daniel, CEO and Founder of Daniel Defense clearly expressed his combined empathy for those who lost their jobs, and confidence in the professional skills of the fine personnel that fill Daniel Defense’s payroll. “Layoffs are very personal, so we did our best to avoid layoffs as long as we could. Unlike simply turning off a machine, our employees’ families, income and way of life were dramatically complicated. Our employees are our most important asset, and there isn’t a single employee laid off that we aren’t working to get back. We hired the most hard working, and skilled designers, programmers, operators and assemblers in the industry. As we restructure ourselves to address demand and market status in the most fiscally responsible manner possible, our primary goal is to bring as many of these fine people back to work.â€
Daniel Defense is poised for continued successful operations as they continue steady production of the Daniel Defense DDXV Carbine, a lightly accessorized version of the acclaimed DDM4 Carbine. They have also debuted a new variant of the popular DDM4 which features a shorter rail dubbed the DDM4v2.
Visit Daniel Defense online.
Daniel Defense just released the new DDXV as an entry level carbine.
Functionally, it is the same rifle as the DDM4 and features the same flared magazine well, A1.5 rear sight, cold hammer forged barrel, rear receiver QD sling swivel attachment point as well as a host of other design enhancements. This is the perfect carbine for those that want to modify their rifle with different accessories. Daniel Defense has provided the carbine with Mil-Spec collapsible stock, hand guards, and pistol grip. These three items are most commonly replaced with after market items.
The DDXV is available now from Daniel Defense.
Not ones to sit on their laurels, LWRCI is constantly looking at their weapons and determining ways to improve reliability and streamline the manufacturing process. Their most recent modification is a switch from a two piece bolt carrier with a dovetailed key to a one piece carrier. This enhancement has allowed LWRCI to reduce the number of parts necessary to build their weapons. In addition, there are now no screws to come loose (an extremely rare situation) and no staking is necessary. The initial units shipped with recent M6A3 weapons, but this modification has begun to trickle down to the M6A2 models. In the very near future, LWRCI will also offer an upgrade path for individuals who wish to discontinue use of their two piece carriers. In order to upgrade to the new carrier, a customer would also need to order a new operating rod as the rod was lengthened slightly in order to accommodate the new carrier design.
In addition to the transition to a one piece carrier, LWRCI has introduced a few other upgrades in the not so distant past. First off, instead of using a phosphate or a standard hard nickel finish on the carriers, LWRCI is now applying a Nickel Boron treatment. This treatment is of benefit to the end user in a couple of different areas. For starters, the Nickel Boron has improved lubricity over other standard finishes and has a noticeably slicker feel to the surface. Secondly, the Nickel Boron allows for easier cleaning of the carrier. Along with the Nickel Boron, LWRCI has also incorporated an Over the Beach modification in the form of longitudinal cuts in the pad found on the tail of their carriers. This allows quicker draining of water from within the upper receiver when the weapon has been submerged. The OTB modification actually allows the LWRCI to be fired once the weapon has broken the plane of the water.
It is this sort of attention to detail and forward thinking proven reliability, that has allowed the LWRCI M6A2 to be recently approved by the DEA.
LWRCI weapons and uppers can be sourced directly from LWRCI, Amendment Arms and various other resellers.
