UNITY Tactical’s new FAST SideKar is the best product I saw at SHOT Show. It’s simple, straight forward design updates and improves the M240 Medium Machine Gun and other similar platforms.
This optic and laser riser-style mount adds additional Picatinny rail space to the feed tray cover and moves the laser away from the barrel which is known to cause heat and cable issues. Instead, the laser is still mounted on its side but back near the optic on a 9 o’clock M1913 rail next to the optic. This new location will help speed up zeroing due to a reduced offset. But don’t worry, the laser isn’t emitting right over the top of the barrel. It remains offset to the side and the beam won’t be directly affected by the heat coming off the top of the barrel or indirectiy due to expansion of the mount beside the barrel.
No more long remote tape switches and no more heat damage to the laser from hot barrels. Additionally, the laser is not in the way in the event you’ve got to wrestle with a barrel during a swap.
An added benefit is that the mount acts as a riser offering a bit of additional height to make it easier to gain a sight picture while wearing PPE.
Made from 7075-T6 Aluminum, the SideKar is Type III Hardcoat Anodized.
It is my understanding a version is under development for the M250.
Available now! A unit can buy these and put them right to work.
unitytactical.com/fast-Sidekar
