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XS Sights Introduces Inline Rear Sight Pusher Tools for Glock Pistols

Tuesday, December 13th, 2022

Fort Worth, Texas (December 12, 2022) – XS® Sights is pleased to introduce two Inline Rear Sight Tools for Glock® pistols – the DIY Series™ and GUNSMITH Series™. Both are fast and easy to use, reducing installation force by up to 50%.

The unique open-top design of these tools allows easy visual alignment and viewing of the installation process, while the locking wedge feature makes it quick and easy to secure the slide. The tools feature a non-marring brass bit to prevent scratching and a built-in centering scale for precision windage adjustments. The compact, lightweight footprint of these sight pushers make them ideal for the range or a workbench. Both tools work with all Glock generations and models and, unlike other Glock sight pusher tools on the market, can be used with suppressor-height sights and even on Glock pistols equipped with red dot sights without removing the optic.

DIY Series™ Sight Pusher Install Kit for Glock®

Engineered for the do-it-yourselfer who owns or maintains multiple Glock pistols, the DIY-Series Sight Pusher Install Kit for Glock allows users to easily complete a wide range of sight installs on all Glock slides, including optic/suppressor-height sights. An Allen key, included in the kit, is turned to move the pusher back and forth across the slide, and the process of installing and removing sights requires up to 50% less force with the XS tool than other available sight pushers due to the low placement of the pusher bit. When installing optic and suppressor-height sights on Glock MOS and aftermarket optic cut slides, the optic and factory plate cover must be installed before mounting the tool on the slide. (No plate cover necessary with the GUNSMITH Series.)

The DIY-series kit includes the sight pusher with stainless steel bolt, locking wedge, Allen key, Go / No-Go gauges for troubleshooting, steel Glock front sight tool, oil and threadlocker.

This sight pusher weighs 1.4 lbs. and is rated for 50-100 sight installations.

Retail Price: $150.00

GUNSMITH-Series™ Sight Pusher Install Kit for Glock®

Engineered for professional use, and DIYers who demand the best performance from their tools, the GUNSMITH Series offers the fastest Glock sight installation. Instead of an Allen key to move the rear slide, this tool comes with a T-handle for even more leverage and easier turning to slide the rear sight. The handle doubles as a front sight tool and both it and the tool bolt are equipped with magnets. The magnet in the bolt head secures the multi-function T-handle while installing rear sights. When installing front sights, the magnetic hex bit securely holds the Glock front sight’s screw in place for a drop-free installation process.

This series fits all Glock OEM and aftermarket slides and is Glock MOS compatible for easy installation of sights with a red dot sight mounted on the pistol.

The GUNSMITH-Series kit includes the professional grade rear sight pusher with steel black oxide bolt, multi-function T-handle / magnetic steel Glock front sight tool, Go / No-Go gauges for trouble shooting, and built-in centering scale.

This sight pusher weighs 1.8 lbs. and is rated for 200+ sight installations.

Retail Price: $200.00

The XS Sights Inline Rear Sight Pusher Tools are designed for use with the XS R3D and F8 Night Sights, however, they will work with many other brands of aftermarket sights. Maximum tool life is estimated based on installing XS R3D Night Sights in Glock OEM slides. Aftermarket slides do not mirror Glock’s exact dovetail. Users should expect to apply 50% to 75% more force on aftermarket slides which applies more load on the tool, reducing lifespan. A sight pusher is not necessary for installations of XS’ flagship DXT2 Big Dot night sights.

“Knowledge from our 25-plus years of sight manufacturing and gunsmithing experience went into the development of these Inline Rear Sight Pusher Tools, and we are excited to give Glock owners such versatile sight pushers that are easy to use and work with all Glock pistols,” said Addison Monroe, Marketing Manager, XS Sights. “Portability is an important factor, so we used an aluminum body that is 40% lighter than other Glock-only sight pushers on the market. Compatibility with suppressor-height sights and red dot optics was another key consideration, given the increasing popularity of both. The design gives ample clearance for taller sights and allows windage adjustments to the rear sight of MOS pistols while keeping the red dot sight attached to the slide.”

Made in the USA from 6061 T6 aluminum that is hard coat anodized, versatile, durable, and reliable, the XS sight pusher tools make changing sights on Glocks easy. All the more reason to upgrade your factory sights with XS night sights that are highly visible in any light.

For more information and installation instructions, see the following videos:

DIY Series Intro Video

DIY Series Install Video

GUNSMITH Series Intro Video

GUNSMITH Series Install Video

DIY & GUNSMITH Troubleshooting Video

Rosco Manufacturing Releases the 13.95” K9 Barrel

Monday, December 12th, 2022

December 12th, 2022: Rosco Manufacturing, an American manufacturer of high-quality pistol barrels, rifle barrels, & firearm accessories is proud to announce the launch of their 13.95” K9 Greenline Tactical barrel. This barrel is sponsored by and has been extensively tested by Don Edwards. Don is the owner of Greenline Tactical and a 20+ year veteran of US Army Special Operations.

The K9 13.95 features a mid-length gas system with an optimized gas port to run reliably suppressed and/or unsuppressed. The K9 continuous taper is the most effective profile to dissipate heat from hard use. With weight shifted to the back of the barrel, modern attachments on the front of the rifle create a perfectly balanced and better handling rifle.

Made in the USA, the Rosco way!

Effective immediately, the 13.95” K9 barrel is live and for sale: www.roscomanufacturing.com/product-category/barrels/k9-barrels

Rosco 13.95” K9 barrel, MSRP: $180

From Don Edwards:

“I am excited about the release of this barrel, many of the features incorporated are ones we have been discussing for a few years.  I have shot and tested this barrel from 0-500 yards.  The goal was to make a reliable, accurate soft shooting hard use barrel and it does everything I wanted it to.  I had used the Purebred 13.7 barrels since their birth, the slight added length opens many more muzzle devices that will make this barrel capable of being pinned to 16 inches if the shooter wants it to.”

Unity Tactical Launches Newest Product In Its FAST Line Of Mount Systems

Thursday, December 1st, 2022

FAST™ Absolute Riser designed for pairing with an absolute co-witness rail mounted sight

BROUSSARD, LA. (Dec. 1, 2022) – UNITY™ Tactical, a leading innovation and design company for the tactical community, announced today the launch of the newest product in its FAST™ line of optic mounts: FAST Absolute Riser. The FAST Absolute Riser creates a 2.26” optical center line from the rail when paired with an absolute co-witness rail mounted sight.

The FAST series of optic mounts and platforms, which provide end users with a more rapid sight picture than standard height mounts, first launched in 2019. The FAST Absolute Riser complements the FAST Optic Riser, which securely elevates direct-to-rail red dot optics with a standard lower 1/3 co-witness picatinny mount to a 2.26” optical center line.

“A 2.26” optical center line gives the operator ultimate efficiency, promoting a heads-up posture and faster reticle acquisition even when wearing communications headsets, night vision goggles and protective masks,” said Mike Roth, VP of business development for UNITY Tactical. “The FAST Absolute Riser is the latest option in our line of FAST 2.26” mounts as we work to bring an ergonomically correct capability for all the various sights and optics on the market.”

The FAST Absolute Riser is compatible with FAST FTC Mounts and the FAST Quick Detach Lever, and is available in black and FDE. It retails for $99.00 and is available for purchase through authorized UNITY dealers and on UNITYtactical.com.

Brownells Unveils BRN-4 Build Kits Compatible with HK416 Parts

Monday, November 21st, 2022

GRINNELL, Iowa (November 21, 2022) – Brownells customers can now buy BRN-4 build kits and parts compatible with popular HK416 style rifles and pistols – at a significant savings compared to, rare, hard-to-find factory original kits.

The build kits combine brand new Brownells BRN-4 barrels, bolt carrier groups, gas pistons, gas blocks, barrel nuts and other parts with factory original HK416 handguards and stripped uppers.

Factory-new BRN-4 barrels are available in 10.4”, 14.5” or 16” lengths in either heavy or medium profiles. BRN-4 build kits include the special barrel nut wrench required for installation. 

The stripped uppers in the kits are surplus German-made originals, and part of a one-time lot of parts Brownells was able to source a few years ago. German stripped uppers may show signs of use, are limited in number and will not be replaced once they sell out.

Uppers completed using Brownells BRN-4 kits and parts are fully compatible with both HK416-style and standard AR-15 lowers.

In addition to complete kits, the BRN-4 parts can be purchased individually — ideal for customers who need only a part or two to complete or repair an HK416-style firearm.

To see the full lineup of BRN-4 kits and parts, visit the BRN-4 page at Brownells.

Strike Dual Folding Adapter

Friday, November 18th, 2022

Strike Industries recently introduced their Dual Folding Adapter which allows you to stow the folding stock in either direction depending on which button you push.

The adapter fits a Picatinny interface which has become common with piston driven systems, and locks in place via two locking lugs.

When stowed, there is a positive lock so the Strike Dual Folding Adapter remains folded. It is unlocked via a man upward pull on the bar near the hinge and then back. A 3-degree down tilt angle is added to help prevent interference with the weapons ejection port when folded to the right side.

Additionally, there is an optional cheek riser.

www.strikeindustries.com/si-fsa-dual

Ohio Ordnance Works – 240 Patrol-SLR Conversion Kits

Thursday, November 17th, 2022

The OOW 240P-SLR is a belt-fed, air cooled Rifle, capable of sustained and accurate fire while using a shorter and lighter barrel, M4 style collapsible stock and removable lightweight bipod and foregrip.

This conversion takes your standard “Bravo” configuration weighing in at 27.5 lbs. and an over all length of 49″. Bringing it down to 22.3 lbs. with an over all length of 41.25″.

MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny Rails on the top cover and at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions of the forend allow for the mounting of numerous accessories including laser devices, lights, night vision, thermal, day optics, and various foregrips and bipods.

The shorter barrel features dimpling which reduces weight while increasing heat dissipation with no loss of strength or durability.

www.oowinc.com

Brouwer LLC – M1811 Grip Module for SIG SAUER P320

Thursday, November 17th, 2022

Brouwer created the M1811 Grip Module to make the SIG P320 more like a 1911. The grip addresses the shortcomings they see with the P320: high bore axis, rounded slippery grip, and short beavertail.

Brouwer has nearly replicated the 1911 grip angle. The front strap angle is 107.5 degrees, with a back strap angle of 67.5 degrees.

The trigger guard was kept large to accommodate gloved fingers but the profile of the trigger guard was moved up as high as possible to improve grip index relative to the beavertail while maintaining clearance for the P320 trigger. Additionally, the tolerancing for the mag release button has been reduced to combat dust ingress.

The rear profile of the beavertail has been shaped to reduce catching the web of the user’s hand when gripping the gun promoting quick grip acquisition.

The M1811 Grip Module also incorporates a Mil Std 1913 rail.

The magwell has been profiled to ensure a loaded magazine can be inserted at up to 45 degrees out of rotation, and 20 degrees out of axial alignment with the magwell. Soon, they’ll introduce an external flared magwell extension.

The frame is compatible with most P320 parts including a manual safety, but a cut out must be made to accommodate it. An interior outline has been molded into the part to assist.

While a M1811 Grip Module equipped P320 should fit most holsters built for the P320, Brouwer has tested the following models:

Safariland:

6304RDS-7502
6304RDS-4502
7304-450

AlienGEAR
Rapid Force Full Size
P320 9mm

Offered in Black and Coyote.

www.brouwersolutions.com/products/m1811-grip-module

Emissary Development – TLR1 Paddle Shifter

Wednesday, November 16th, 2022

Emissary Development has just released the TLR1 compatible version of their Paddle Shifters.

The Paddle Shifter is a direct replacement for the stock Streamlight TLR-1 switch and is available in extended (momentary)or standard (constant-capable) sizes. These are made in the USA and come with an installation tool.

Get yours at emissarydevelopment.com/product/paddle-shifter-for-streamlight-tlr-1