Swedish Air Force Rangers using AK5C with M203 attached via Spuhr’s forend that is permanently attached to M203 along with the Spuhr M203 sight with Aimpoint.
This solution provides 24 hour capability on the 40mm as well as increased accuracy.
Archive for the ‘Weapon Accessories’ Category
Spuhr – M203 Mount For AK5C
Tuesday, May 16th, 2017Magnetospeed M-Series Grip
Wednesday, May 10th, 2017Magnetospeed debuted their M-Series pistol grip at SHOT Show.
It’s a very interesting take on an ergonomic, stowable pistol grip for the AR family of weapons. Their internal, module ejection system allows users to store a number of different and useful modules within the grip itself so that they are always ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. Constructed from high performance, glass-reinforced Nylon, the rigid grip has unique texturing to enhance control and comfort. An overall matte texture is accompanied by coarser friction pads along the sides as well as a polished region under the backstrap to reduce wear on thumb webbing.
www.magnetospeed.com/products/m-series-grips
Details On The USSOCOM Sponsored KeyMod vs M-LOK Test Conducted at NSWC-Crane
Friday, May 5th, 2017
During this week’s NDIA Armaments Conference, Caleb McGee from Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane conducted a briefing which detailed the test protocols used to evaluate the KeyMod and M-LOK weapon accessory attachment systems on behalf of the United States Special Operations Command. We recently published a FOIA released summary of that test which indicates that SOCOM selected M-LOK for use on the Suppressed Upper Reciever Group and Advanced Sniper Rifle programs. This briefing explains why they made that decision.
Crane procured Commercial-Off-The-Shelf rail systems which were offered in both KeyMod and M-LOK variants so as to offer direct comparisons. Modular rail systems were evaluated for repeatability, endurance, rough handling, drop testing, and static failure load.
The most remarkable differences between the two types of attachments was observed during repeatability testing. With variations measured in MOA, KeyMod exhibited a spread from 0.2 to 14.6 while M-LOK varied from 0.0 To 6.6 POA shift.
For the Endurance and Rough Handling tests, both KeyMod and M-LOK passed testing.
The imagery from the impact tests are shocking until you consider how the rails were tested.
Regardless, the results are clear.
In failure load testing which attempts to pull accessories from the rail from 90 Deg off-axis, Crane noted an increase of 215% in average sustained load of M-LOK over KeyMod.
Granted, the sample size of this testing is limited. However, for SOCOM, the conclusions were clear enough to choose a path forward. This test concludes that M-LOK is a more robust and more stable system. In addition to repeatedly maintaining point of aim for mounted accessories during normal mounting and remounting, it also better maintained rail intagrity in spite of impacts. On the other hand, testing shows that KeyMod suffered significant POA shifts during both repeated mounting and remounting as well as after impacts. Additionally, while both systems noted cracking under impact, some KeyMod rail samples lost integrity with fracturing beteeen slots.
One additional point to consider; Crane noted that it was extremely important to properly mount accessories to the rail. KeyMod did a much better job of self-aligning the accessory during mounting while M-LOK required more attention. The takeaway here is to pay attention while attaching accessories to the rail and to check zero after mounting.
For those interested, we have provided the entire briefing here. However, it will also be available on the NDIA proceedings section of the DTIC website in the next few weeks.
Midwest Industries – M-Lok Handguards for H&K MP5 and SP89
Thursday, May 4th, 2017Midwest Industries has introduced M-Lok handguards for the MP5 and SP89. In both cases, they are also intended to fit clones as well. Additionally, they are made in the USA of hard coat anodized 6061 aluminum.
– Personal grade one piece design
– Simple installation, includes all tools
– Mil-spec top rail
– Extremely lightweight design, weighs only 4.8 oz with hardware
– Slim 1.6 inch diameter for a great feel
– Features 15 full and 5 half M-LOK slots
– One five slot M-LOK™ compatible rail included
– Features two anti-rotation QD sling swivel sockets
– Personal grade one piece design
– Simple installation, includes all tools
– Mil-spec top rail
– Extremely lightweight design, weighs only 2.6 oz with hardware
– Slim 1.6 inch diameter for a great feel
– Features nine full M-LOK slots
– One five slot M-LOK™ compatible rail included
Midwest Industries also offers M-Lok handguards for the 416 and has announced a handguard for the 91 and 93.
NRAAM 2017 – Geissele’s Absolute, Lower 1/3 and 1.93 Super Precision T1 Mounts
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017
Here you can see the direct height comparisons for the Absolute, Lower 1/3 and 1.93 Super Precision T1 Mounts. The 1.93 will allow you get up over a PEQ.
Made from 7075 aluminum, they are available in Black or DDC (Desert Dirt Color) type 3 hard coat anodize.
geissele.com/super-precision-t1-series
NRAAM 2017 – Geissele Maritime Bolt Catch
Monday, May 1st, 2017The Maritime Bolt Catch was designed to make it easier to use with wet hands or with the palm of your hand. What I really like about it is that I’ve seen many Bolt catches with enlarged upper pads, but rarely do they make the lower pad for locking the bolt to the rear, any larger.
Fits any lower reciever designed to fit Mil-Spec bolt catch. Manufactured from heat treated 8620 steel and manganese phosphate coated.
geissele.com/maritime-bolt-catch
NRAAM 2017 – Airborne Tab for Geissele Super Charging Handle
Sunday, April 30th, 2017
The new Airborne Tab for Geissele’s Super Charging Handle is a bit lower profile so it won’t snag on equipment or jab you while jumping with an exposed weapon. Below, you can see the Airborne version compared to the standard tabs.
TYRANT DESIGNS CNC | MiniVert Grip colors Launch
Thursday, April 27th, 2017Tyrant Designs CNC, coming off an impressive product launch that sold out everywhere within 72 hours, Tyrant has now released the MiniVert in Red, Grey and Blue. The early reviews have come back very positive, with the guys at Tyrant already shifting their focus onto their upcoming Hand Stop.
“We are extremely happy with the launch of the MiniVert. For us it is an indicator that our design efforts and R&D are on the right path. We will continue in this direction and will be adding new products to the HALO Series very soon!”
SHOP THE HALO SERIES MINIVERT NOW AT WWW.TYRANTCNC.COM.
