TangoDown® Inc. announces product collaboration with XTECH® Tactical on the new Vickers Tactical™ +3 Magazine Extension for GLOCK® 43 model (VTMFP-011). The VTMFP-011 is made of the same durable material used in the GLOCK® magazine body. It also matches the grip frame texture to ensure non-slip grip for reloads. The 9+1 capacity enhances an already desirable option for EDC.
The VTMFP-011 consists of the following: two-piece extended floorplate; floorplate retainer; and stainless-steel spring. The kit converts (1) GLOCK® factory OEM magazine.
Note: Fits Glock® 43 Model ONLY.
Installation by a Certified Glock™ Armorer or Gunsmith recommended.
Fort Worth, Texas (February 25, 2025) – XS® Sights is pleased to offer the following line extensions for Smith & Wesson, Colt, and Taurus revolvers.
White Dot Front Sight with Tritium Center
Our white dot front sight with a tritium center delivers high visibility in any lighting condition. The bright white dot provides strong contrast in daylight and reflects ambient light for enhanced visibility in low-light environments. While the white portion itself doesn’t glow, it remains visible until the tritium’s glow takes over in darker settings.
Brass Front Sight
Our brass front sight features a hand-polished insert that naturally catches and reflects ambient light, delivering a bright, high-contrast aiming point in any environment. The smooth, reflective surface enhances visibility, making target acquisition faster and more precise. With its durable construction and refined finish, this sight provides a reliable and consistent sight picture shot after shot.
SMITH & WESSON
J-Frame – XS Standard Dot with pre-drilled white or brass front sight
K- and L-Frame (.38/.357); L-Frame (.44) – XS Minimalist sights with pre-drilled white or brass front sight
COLT
Cobra, King Cobra, and Viper – XS Standard Dot with easy to install white or brass front sight
TAURUS
Taurus 856/605 – XS Standard Dot with pre-drilled brass front sight
UNITY™ Tactical, a designer of components that integrate tactical systems and optimize the human factor, unveiled the third product in its line of AXON™ switches – the three-button AXON XL – at Enforce Tac 2025.
Developed as part of a SOF requirement, AXON XL brings additional functionality to the industry-leading AXON family. A third button provides users with a dedicated visible laser override capability for the NGAL (LA-23/PEQ) laser. The forward two buttons feature the same tactile differentiation as AXON, while a prominent wall separates the flat (pill-shaped) center pad from the rear (round dome) button.
“We constantly seek to innovate and expand the capability of our product lines,” said Mike Roth, VP of business development for UNITY Tactical. “AXON XL is the direct result of customer feedback, bringing together a technically advanced and ergonomically correct solution in the same or smaller footprint as many two-button switches on the market, giving the end user utmost efficiency in space and capability.”
There are three non-restrictive versions of AXON XL. The angled button on one supports momentary and constant light activation. On the second, the angled button operates in a SYNC capacity, firing both white light and visible laser despite what mode the NGAL is physically set to (vis override). Also operating in SYNC, the angled button on the third version simultaneously fires white light and the laser in the mode the NGAL is physically set to (mode select). The front angled button supports both momentary and constant activation on SYNC variants as well.
The center and rear buttons fire in the same way across all three commercial variants. The center button fires the laser in the mode the NGAL is physically set to (mode select). The rear button fires the visible laser despite what mode the NGAL is physically set to (vis override). Both the center and rear buttons offer momentary-only and laser double-click-for-constant-on control.
AXON XL is only available for UNITY’s LINK™ USB-C System with GASCAP™, and NGAL (LA-23) lasers with versions for other next-generation / visible-override-capable devices available in the future.
At only 3.7 inches (9.4 centimeters) in length, AXON XL is1.03 inches shorter than UNITY’s first-ever two-button TAPS™ switch that launched in 2014 and has since been discontinued.
M1913 Rail Clamps include three pass-throughs for zip ties, with an M-LOK® Mounting Kit sold separately.
AXON XL is available in black and FDE and retails at $349. It is available for purchase now through authorized UNITY dealers, with orders starting to ship on or before March 7, 2025. AXON XL is on display at the UNITY Tactical stand #7-329 at Enforce Tac in Nürnberg, Germany from Feb. 24-26, 2025.
Heckler & Koch is exhibiting Valhalla’s Remote Controlled Weapons Stations. H&K needs no introduction, but Valhalla is a Slovenian company which was founded eight years ago.
LOKI
At Enforce Tac, they are featuring the LOKI, a lightweight RCWS which is intended for belt-fed small arms like the H&K 421 in 7.62mm NATO, along with the MIDGUARD 40 which is paired with H&K’s 40mm Grenade Machine Gun. Likewise, the MIDGUARD will accept other larger caliber weapons.
MIDGUARD
Both systems incorporate gyre-stabilized EO/IR sights and laser range finders as well as shoot-on-the-move capability.
The MIDGUARD 40 / GMG combo offers C-UAS functionality when using ABM ammo and has a software feature which automatically tracks FPV drones, offering appropriate lead.
Bringing the iconic Grease Gun legacy into the future with modular innovation.
Hermon, Maine (February 2025) – Hydra Weaponry, Maine’s largest firearms employer, designers, and manufacturers of the truly modular MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System, proudly announces the release of the HYDRA® H3 (Grease Gun) Modular Magazine Well, a tribute to the legendary M3 Grease Gun, now seamlessly integrated into Hydra’s advanced modular weapon system. Designed to accept Grease Gun-style magazines, the HYDRA H3 45ACP mag well is built for adaptability, working not only with Hydra’s proprietary systems but also with other manufacturers’ upper receivers and the Hydra QCB.
?“The M3 Grease Gun was a staple for Special Forces operators, armored vehicle crews, and warfighters for decades. My father, Mack Gwinn Jr., who served as a Special Forces Recon soldier during the Vietnam War, was intimately familiar with its rugged reliability,” said Mack Gwinn, III, Owner of Hydra Weaponry. “With the HYDRA H3 Mag Well, we’re bringing that same enduring legacy into the modern era, offering shooters a modular, high-performance solution that keeps the Grease Gun spirit alive.”
The HYDRA H3 mag well is a vital component in Hydra Weaponry’s adaptable firearm ecosystem and can be found in the following platforms:
Hydra Modular Stripped Lower Receiver with H3 45ACP (Grease Gun)
Complete Hydra Modular Lower Receiver with H3 Mag Well 45ACP (Grease Gun)
?HYDRA® H3 (Grease Gun) Mag Well
Specifications:
Weight: 1 lb.
Dimensions: 4 × 3.5 × 2 inches
Select Bullet Button Option: California Bullet Button Option Available (+$45.00)
With its precision engineering and deep historical roots, the HYDRA H3 (Grease Gun) Modular Magazine Well delivers a unique blend of heritage and innovation, making it an essential upgrade for modern shooters looking to embrace the versatility of Hydra Weaponry’s modular system. MSRP $275.
Dealers interested in carrying any of the H3 options should contact Tanner Smart for the Hydra Dealer Program.
For more information on Hydra Weaponry, visit the new website at www.hydraweaponry.com.
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SIG SAUER showcased their Pitbull Remote Control Weapon Station during the recent Global Defense Range Demo Day in Las Vegas. This is their third generation from an internal development standpoint but SIG considers it their first commercial generation.
There is currently a small number systems mounted on autonomous vehicles (HMMWV and M113-based) operational in Israel with that number tripling in the near future.
The system has been mounted on vehicles, fixed positions as well as tripods, maritime platforms, and has even shown promise on large Unmanned Air Systems.
It is scalable and will accept different machine guns with a different yoke and cradle, based upon the weapon used. Seen here is the MMG in 338 NM, but it will also accept the XM250 in various calibers (and similar MGs like FN MAG) as well as the M2 MG.
The RCWS is lightweight at 85 kg lbs without weapon and has a silhouette of just 60 cm. There are no center of gravity issues and stabilization and tracking are accomplished using two single-axis gimbals with mechanical hard stops on wise and elevation for safety. Additionally, the base can be slewed at a rate of 90° per second with compete 360° rotation.
For surveillance and to identify targets and items of interest, the system’s sensors consist of an integrated eye-safe laser range finder and EO/IR optics with 40x optical zoom on the day side. The images are low latency for rapid target acquisition and engagement.
To interface with the software, the user manipulates the touchscreen Ranger Control Unit which can be hard wired or connected remotely via a communications system.
While the weapon station itself is impressive, the real magic is in the software. And by magic, I mean artificial intelligence. For instance, there is target reconciliation and target modeling software to teach the system what legitimate targets and other items of interest look like. Naturally, this leads to automotive target detection.
The RCU can be used for simple point and shoot or cursor on target engagement, but the software offers several other interesting modes of operation:
Fire Assist – This user definable mode selects shot group size (in centimeters) and will only engage when the shots will land within that designated target space. The software only engages the target when it aligns a shot which will hit within that target space, even if the RWCS is mounted to a platform which is moving
Speed Advance – This predictive mapping capability is meant for moving targets as well as for Counter-UAS engagements. Once again, the software only engages the target when it aligns a shot which will hit the target, even if the RWCS is mounted to a platform which is moving. The software also analyzes the speed of a moving target and applies the appropriate lead.
Video Radar – In a stand alone mode, without connection to additional sensors like RADAR, this mode uses the video sensors to automatically detect and track up to five items of interest.
Fire Inhibiting Zones: These user definable areas can be designated to prevent blue-on-blue incidents or to avoid collateral damage.
TangoDown® Inc. is pleased to announce the latest addition to the Vickers Tactical™ lineup, the Vickers Tactical™ Slide Stop for GEN5 .45ACP/10MM GLOCK® models (VTSS-005). The VTSS-005 is precision stamped from 4130 chrome moly steel and heat treated with non-glare black finish. The thumb pad has been reshaped with deep serrations to easily manipulate the slide stop while wearing gloves.
Strike Industries has just released the X-Axis Handguard for the SIG Cross bolt action rifle. In pure Strike fashion, the Strike XA is a sleek and extremely functional handguard that functions as a direct OEM replacement – it even reuses the original screws from SIG’s handguard.
With a 2 piece design, the top picatinny rail of the receiver no longer needs to be removed in order to remove the handguard. This also enables the user to be able to maintain their rifle without removing their optic which saves the need for re-zeroing as often.
All around the handguard M-LOK slots can be found at the 3, 6, 9, 10, and 2 o’clock positions. There 4 steel QD sling points in total on the handguard. The two QD points closest to the receiver are anti-rotational. At the front of the handguard there is a picatinny front bridge for additional accessories such as a laser, IR, or thermal device.
The key feature of the Strike XA Handguard is its built-in ARCA rail at the 6 o’clock position which spans the entire length of the handguard. Avid lightweight backpacker hunters can now have a SIG Cross rifle that is not only stowable, ergonomic, but also ready to be mounted onto a tripod at a moment’s notice.
Even without a tripod, the wider flat surface area on the bottom of the handguard makes for an even more easily stabilized shooting experience when mounted on top of tables or other objects.
The Strike XA Handguard serves to elevate aesthetics and increase functional performance with users’ SIG CROSS rifles. Now available through authorized dealers and Strike Industries’ official website. For more information, visit www.strikeindustries.com or contact the Strike Team at mkt@strikeindustries.com.
