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Enforce Tac 26 – UNITY Tactical’s Bridge for FAST REKE

Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

One of Five New FAST Line Extensions Launched Since SHOT Show
UNITY Tactical unveiled its Bridge for FAST REKE at Enforce Tac. Bridge is a high-performance accessory for the FAST REKE mount that brings an LRF to 12 o-clock above a mid- to long-range scope, clearing taller turrets while allowing full access to dial them.

Replacing FAST REKE’s original top rings, Bridge was developed specifically for USSOCOM to clear the INOD and INOD-X Cooled Thermal CNVD. The design allows full access to dial and set zero stops on the scope but can also be easily removed for initial zeroing procedures. Once reinstalled, the Bridge maintains minimal to no shift in the LRF.

“The removable, snag-free M1913 Bridge ensures repeatable zero retention while allowing full access to dial tall turrets,” said Mike Roth, VP of domestic business development. “Featuring innovative pass-through ring caps, shooters can verify zero stops and settings without coming off the glass – ideal for weapons checks while seated in a vehicle. Bridge offers a purpose-built solution for absolute alignment that solves the turret access problem for shooters running these larger scopes.”

The Bridge’s dual support system eliminates susceptibility to bend or whip from impact, transport, or normal carry, ensuring superior zero retention compared to other mounts. Further, pass-throughs are visible from either side of the weapon.

Bridge is manufactured from 7075-T6 Aluminum and is Type III Hardcoat Anodized for durability. It is available in 30, 34 and 35mm ring sizes. The Bridge for FAST REKE will start shipping in early summer.

This is UNITY’s fifth product release already in 2026, with the first four dropping at SHOT Show last month. I gave an overview of their FAST SideKar, which was the coolest thing I saw at SHOT this year. In case you missed it, they also launched:

• Built at the request of a USMC unit, the FAST SCO Ring is specifically engineered to fit around the Marine Corps Squad Common Optic (Trijicon VCOG 1-8x). It allows any RMR footprint micro red dot optic to attach at a 12 o’clock position over the scope tube, clearing the top turret. This provides an option for shooters to immediately access a parallax-free optic during Close Quarters Battle, passive NODs engagement, or while wearing a protective mask. The FAST SCO Ring is currently only available for active-duty sales, but I’m told it will be available for purchase on their website in the coming weeks.

• The FAST KICKR was developed at the request of USSOCOM specifically for the EOTech Vudu 3-9×32 SFP as a lightweight drop-in replacement for the current factory mount. It places the optical centerline at 1.54” over the rail at optimal position for eye relief. FAST KICKR also accepts the new EOTech Vudu 4-12×36 FFP, all Trijicon ACOG, VCOG and Primary Arms MicroPrism optics. An optional anti-rotational MRDS Ring (sold separately) provides a 12 o’clock mounting platform for an MRDS. Compatible with the suite of FAST Optic Adapter Plates, users can attach their mini red dot to the self-indexing / anti-rotational ring.

• UNITY also released a stand-alone version of their integrated FAST FTC 4X. The FAST 4X Magnifier allows for use with the FAST FTC OMNI or mounts with a similar footprint but has the same clear, durable sighting designed for rapid transitions and confident shot placement. The fixed 4x magnification, 2.6-inch eye relief and generous field of view make it easy to pick up targets at a distance.

XTech Tactical Completes First Acquisition: Creature Grips Now Part of the Lineup as Thru-Flo Rail Covers

Monday, February 23rd, 2026

XTech Tactical is proud to announce the acquisition of Creature Grips, LLC in Q4 2025, rebranding the innovative heat-venting rail cover technology as Thru-Flo™ Rail Covers compatible with M-LOK handguards.

“This partnership marks a continuation of the American Dream that inspired Creature Grip from the very start. XTechTactical is uniquely positioned to bring Creature Grips designs to a wider audience and will keep pushing boundaries with the product line”, stated Alex Dombrowski, founder of Creature Grips.

Jeremy Deadman, President of XTech Tactical, added: “We are very excited to have completed our first acquisition. Our vision from inception was to not only grow organically but through acquisition as an energizing partner. Alex was phenomenal to work with and an example of a transaction that benefited all parties. We are actively pursuing additional opportunities to enhance our product mix, distribution and manufacturing capabilities.”

This acquisition integrates the patented rail covers previously known as Creature grips. Now under the THRU-FLO™ branding. The technology is a unique one-piece rail cover that includes a pass-through hole. The covers efficiently enhance the grip and vents heat from the barrel and handguard. The rebrand to Thru-Flo™ expands XTech Tactical’s portfolio with the same relentless, shooter-focused innovation the brand has delivered since 2013.

Key features of the Thru-Flo Rail Covers:

MSRP $14.95 for 6-pack

Ultra-lightweight at just 2 grams per cover, the lightest M-LOK compatible covers available.

Tool-free, one-piece design for quick installation and removal in seconds: no hardware needed.

Durable protection that enhances grip and control in hot conditions without added bulk; compatible with AR-15, AK-47, MP5, and other M-LOK platforms (optimized for slots under 3mm thick).

Made in the USA of injection-molded TPU hard rubber

Convenient 6-pack 

Color optionsBlack and Coyote (more to come!)

Backed by XTech Tactical’s lifetime warranty and newly issued U.S. utility & design patents, this move reinforces itscommitment to innovative solutions that address real shooter needs.

Product Link: www.xtechtactical.com/product/thru-flo-rail-cover-6-pack

Company Website: www.xtechtactical.com

TD Inc Lens Guard for the Aimpoint COA Optic

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

TangoDown® Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the Lens Guard for the Aimpoint® COA® optic (ACLG-001).  The ACLG-001 is here to protect the front lens of your optic from damage.

The ACLG-001 is made of aerospace grade aluminum and finished with a Type III hard coat anodize.  The lens guard easily attaches with the supplied screws and wrench.  The guard mounts to the front of the optic only.

** The ACLG-001 only fits the Aimpoint® COA optics.  Consult the Aimpoint® COA TDP for details.

**The ACLG-001 does NOT fit other Aimpoint® optics.

**Please read installation instructions prior to installation.  If you’re not familiar with installing/modifying parts, please seek proper assistance.

For more information on the ACLG-001, visit: tangodown.com/aclg-001-lens-guard-for-aimpoint-coa

MSRP:  $47

Customer Questions:  sales@tangodown.com

Picatinny – How It Really Works!

Monday, February 16th, 2026

This was shared by Spuhr on Instagram.

When the Picatinny rail (MIL-STD-1913) was originally designed, it was intended to use only the 45-degree angled surfaces for clamping and reference (highlighted in green on the drawing). The tolerance to the top flat surface was deliberately made very large.

Advantages of the original design (green surfaces):

• A QD mount can be attached and detached on a huge variety of rails with extremely tight control — total width tolerance is only about 0.1 mm!

• This makes the system very forgiving of manufacturing variations between different rails.

Disadvantages:

• The mount will always sit slightly canted depending on the exact width of the rail.

• For most practical purposes, this doesn’t matter at all… but it drives people with OCD absolutely crazy…

NATO’s recommendation since 2009 (STANAG 4694): Use three surfaces instead (highlighted in red): the two 45-degree sides plus the top flat as the primary reference.

Advantages:

• The mount will always sit perfectly straight and level

Disadvantages:

• In addition to the ~0.1 mm width tolerance, you now also add 0.25 mm tolerance to the top flat.

• That adds up to a cumulative tolerance of up to ~0.6 mm (0.024”).

• This works fine for screw-fixed mounts, but it’s a disaster for QD mounts — they become much harder to get consistently straight and repeatable across different rails.

What we do at Spuhr:

• Fixed mounts: We follow the NATO/STANAG recommendation (red surfaces) for maximum straightness and repeatability.

• QD mounts: We stick to the original Picatinny design (green surfaces only) to keep tolerance stack as low as possible and ensure compatibility with as many rails as possible.

The last picture shows one of our custom inspection fixtures for QD mounts — we use it to verify that they sit reasonably straight despite rail variations.

NATO really missed an opportunity by not tightening up that loose 0.25 mm top-flat tolerance — it would have made QD systems so much better!

StopBox Pro

Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

I ran across StopBox USA at SHOT Show. Founded with the mission of providing rapid access firearm security without reliance on electronics, it is a Spokane Valley, Washington-based manufacturer of innovative firearm safety and security solutions designed for responsible gun owners.

All StopBox products feature a fully mechanical design that requires no batteries, no electronics, and no biometric systems. This ensures consistent performance in any environment and eliminates common failure points found in traditional electronic safes. Every product is proudly Made in the USA using durable, impact-resistant materials.

The flagship product, the StopBox Pro, is a portable firearm retention device that provides secure storage while allowing rapid access when needed. It’s made from high-impact resistant glass-reinforced polycarbonate-ABS which is steel reinforced.

Offered in two sizes, its customizable mechanical combination system offers over 81 possible combinations and is designed to be child-resistant while remaining easy for the owner to operate. The StopBox Pro is commonly used for bedside storage, vehicle storage, and secure access throughout the home.

stopboxusa.com/products/stopbox-pro

Vickers Tactical Slide Racker for GEN3-GEN5 Large Caliber GLOCK Models

Friday, February 6th, 2026

TangoDown™ Inc. is pleased to announce the latest addition to the Vickers Tactical™ lineup: introducing the GSR-05 Slide Racker (see below for model compatibility).

The slide rackers have become a popular addition to various GLOCK® models.  All slide rackers offer serrated wings which allow for easier slide retraction when using a red dot optic and when non-ideal situations arise.  All GSR series parts are made of the same material as the OEM part.


Fits .45ACP/10mm GLOCK® with a 1.12 slide width.

Fits GEN3-5 GLOCK® models:  20; 21; 29; 30

MSRP:   $24

Color Availability:  Black

For more information, visit:   tangodown.com/vickers-tactical-slide-racker-gen3-5-glock

Customer Questions:  sales@tangodown.com

***Does NOT fit the following:  GEN5 models 22 and 23; GEN V or GEN6 models

***If you are not familiar with modifying your firearms, seek appropriate assistance from a Certified Armorer or Gunsmith.

Warbringer Detachable Tool System for Weapons Stocks and Braces from Lirces 3

Tuesday, January 27th, 2026


What it is

Developed by Lirces 3, the Warbringer is a modular quick detach striking tool system that works with buffer tube style weapons like the AR-15 and those like it and non-buffer tube weapons like AK47’s and other weapons that do not require a buffer tube. The Warbringer takes popular tools like Hammers, Tomahawks, Ice picks and more and converts the striking tool part into a weapons stock or brace that then attaches to 1 inch extension pieces for non-buffer tube weapons or a quick detach hollow buffer tube handle for weapons with buffer tubes.

Why

Traditional stocks and braces are designed to be light weight and are designed to make contact with the shooters shoulder or forearm for stability and can’t withstand any kind of real strike to targets, buildings or vehicles without severe damage. The Warbringer also is designed to make contact with the shooters shoulder or forearm for stability while shooting but also functions as a striking tool on or off the weapon. The Warbringer doubles in function over traditional stocks and braces and improves upon the weapons capabilities and application in emergencies by transforming a standard stock/brace into a removeable useable tool/weapon on or off the firearm. Lastly by detaching the Warbringer the shooter can save his host weapon from unnecessary striking damage that can ruin the weapon and attachments like optics and laser zeros required for accuracy.

Fit Function and Build Materials

The Warbringer is designed to work with weapons that have a buffer tube or weapons without a buffer tube to work with nearly all weapon systems.

Hammer Stock is made of (S7 Tool Steel)

Hammer Brace is made of (S7 Tool Steel)

Timing Nut is made of (416 Stainless Steel)

Extension Piece is made of (6061 Aluminum)

Hollow Buffer Tube Handle is made of (6061 Aluminum)

Strike Industries Folding & Release Adapter (6061 Aluminum)

Compatibility

AR-15, AR-10, AK-47, Pistol Caliber Carbine, Machine Guns, Designated Marksman Rifles, Assault Rifles, Pistols, Handguns, nearly any weapon system with or without a buffer tube.

Buffer Tube weapons – For use on Ar-15’s and all buffer tube weapons using standard mil spec buffer tubes, the Warbringer has cylindrical Hollow Buffer Tube Handle section with locking bar that fits over buffer tubes to allow adjustability in length for the buffer tubes predrilled length adjustment slots. Simply pullthe locking bar to release the male locking pin and slide the hammer stock back or forth to the predrilled slots in the buffer tube and release the locking bar to select your desired positioning on the buffer tube. The locking bar is pulled or depressed to install or remove from the host weapon.

Non-Buffer Tube Weapons Version- For use on Ak-47 or weapons without buffer tubes the Hammer stock/brace has extension sections with both male and female threads so that they can be stacked together to adjust the overall length of the hammer for comfort while shooting & the required length for using the hammer/tool when separated from the weapon.

This Version requires the use of a folding adapter specificallythe Strike Industries Folding and Release weapons mechanism. A special adapter is included that fits directly into the Strike Industries folding and release mechanism and uses the same screw provided from Strike Industries.

The Warbringer can have a variety of different adapters made to fit any folding mechanism upon request.

Buffer Tube Version Features:

1. The Buffer Tube version has a hollow buffer tube handle designed to fit over weapons buffer tubes and attach and adjust position to the buffer tube slots. The Hollow Buffer Tube Handle also accepts the 1-inch extension pieces & timing nut & tool head in stock or brace to further adjust to each shooter’s length of pull requirements for a perfect fit for any weapon.

2. The Hammer is one of many different striking tools that can be screwed onto the extension pieces, for example hammer axe, Halligan tool, Ice/climbing pick, shovel are all options that can be replaced at any time to meet mission requirements.

3. Timing Nut this nut allows for proper orientation of that attached tool head and locks it in place.

Hammer Brace Features:

The Hammer Brace version is compliant with ATF approved designs for braces to be used for forearm points of contact vs shoulder points of contact.

1. The Hammer is one of many different striking tools that can be screwed onto the extension pieces, for example hammer axe, Halligan tool, Ice/climbing pick, shovel are all options that can be replaced at any time to meet mission requirements. These different tool heads will be designed to fit to the shooters forearm vs. shoulder to stay compliant with the ATF. 1-inch extension pieces are stacked to desired length of pull followed by the timing nut & tool head in stock or brace to further adjust to each shooter’s length of pull requirements for a perfect fit for any weapon.

2. Timing Nut – this nut allows for proper orientation of the attached tool head and locks it in place.

1 Inch Extension Pieces – These sections have both male and female threaded sections. The female section can attach to other extension pieces, the hollow buffer tube section, to a fitted Strike Industries adapter to securely attach to a weapons folding and release mechanism or to varying weapons folding & release attachment mechanisms.

Important note – Either the stock or brace tool head can be switched between buffer tubes or non-buffer tube set ups by unscrewing and replacing.

Hammer Stock Non-Buffer Tube Version with Strike Industries Folding & Release Adapter Example Pictures



Part Numbers & Individual Pricing –

Hollow Buffer Tube Handle – 81512121523 (450.00)

Strike Industries Adapter – 19201891150 (50.00)

Timing Nut – 20913914700 (40.00)

Extension Piece – 52420514190 (50.00)

Hammer Stock – 81920153110 (300.00)

Hammer Brace – 82181350000 (300.00)

Full Kit Pricing

Non-Buffer Tube Version-(625.00) Includes (1)-Strike Folding & Release Adapter. (8)-1 Inch Extension Pieces. (1) Timing Nut. (1) Stock or Brace.

Buffer Tube Version-(799.00) Includes (1) Hollow Buffer Tube Handle. (2) 1 Inch Extension Pieces. (1) Timing Nut. (1) Stock or Brace.

Less than 1000 full kit units 15% off MSRP – 1000 full kit unitsor more 25% off MSRP

lirces3.com

SHOT Show 26 – FAST SideKar from UNITY Tactical

Monday, January 26th, 2026

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