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XS Sights Introduces Pink Big Dot Night Sight to Support National Breast Cancer Foundation

Thursday, October 1st, 2020

Fort Worth, TX (October 1, 2020) – As a proud supporter of National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® (NBCF), XS® Sights is offering an exclusive Pink version of its DXT2 Big Dot Tritium Night Sight through the month of October.  XS’s ‘Aim for Hope’ initiative will support the outstanding work of NBCF which provides help and inspires hope to those affected by breast cancer.  The foundation’s focus is on early detection, education, and support services.  XS Sights is committed through this campaign to donating a minimum of $3,000 to NBCF and the programs they provide.

“As a majority women-owned business, we are blessed to have the opportunity to support NBCF in helping women facing the cancer fight.  Our family has first-hand experience with the impact of the cancer journey…and most importantly the benefit of a supportive network and the hope it provides.  We are grateful to have this opportunity to support NBCF in providing resources during this life-changing experience as so many have done for our loved ones,” said Kellie Brunn, Co-Owner of XS Sights.

XS also wants to help bring awareness to women about the importance of carrying a firearm for self-defense. Michelle Waldran, a Team Walther Shooter, handgun instructor, and XS Sights Ambassador, said, “Starting your journey as a female gun owner or just making the decision to carry a gun for self-defense can be overwhelming and scary.  The key to safe gun ownership is knowledge. Prepare yourself by acquiring safe practices, elevated situational awareness, and training. It’s a lifestyle dedication.”

The popular XS DXT2 Big Dot Tritium Night Sights offer the best front sight visibility in all light conditions. The design of the sight – a large dot that is 0.188” in diameter with high-contrast front and a low-profile V-notch rear – coupled with the technology used in the proprietary photoluminescent glow dot that surrounds the tritium, drive the focus to the front sight and downrange threat in any light.

The limited-edition pink color is more than a statement of support, it offers a high-contrast sight picture when shooting in bright light conditions and maintains its visibility well in decreasing light levels.  In low light, the Pink Big Dot glows white to provide contrast against the green tritium. The photoluminescent properties absorb all ambient light, even from the tritium, intensifying the charge of the glow properties of the dot. This combination ensures the front sight will glow brighter than the rear to increase focus towards the front sight and the threat.

Another advantage of the XS Big Dot design is the dot-the “i” sight picture, with a tritium dot in the front sight and a tritium bar in the rear.  This helps prevent confusing the front and rear sight in high-stress situations. In most gunfights, the victim and attacker are both moving, and the wide field of view offered by the shallow V rear of the Big Dot increases the visibility of the front sight and the threat downrange.

The Pink Big Dot is available for the Glock 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, & 45 and Glock 42, 43, 43X, & 48 models. Installation might require filing to fit the sight into the dovetail.  Do not use a sight press or sight pusher tool.  Once installed, the Big Dot Night Sight fits in standard holsters.

Pink Big Dot Night Sight sets will be available at opticsplanet.com or xssights.com through the month of October while supplies last.

All tritium sights from XS are backed by a 10-year, No-Questions-Asked Warranty and 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.  For more information on XS Sights, visit xssights.com or call 1-888-744-4880.

The Story of the Development of the Spuhr Stock

Wednesday, September 30th, 2020

Here is the story, in founder Håkan Spuhr’s own words:

I never liked the G3, it has always been awkward to handle, never really thought about why, but it’s an ergonomical disaster!

Anyway, I do have a G3 in my collection and for some reason in 2012 I just stood and played with it. I realized the stock is way too long and that is the result of the G3 cheekbone chruncher!

That is the stockhump that smashes your face in the prone firing position. The reason they made the hump was the mistake in using a low profile ironsight!

If they had used high sights like the M16, the G3 would never been the ergonomic disaster it became!

You can easily see on users that the original stock absolutely sucks and is far too long as most users use the so-called rookiegrip, supporthand on magazine.

That is the body’s own reaction when LOP is too long to put the support hand further back.

I had a German wooden stock, so I put that on the bandsaw, shortened it 5-7 cm and cut the cheekpiece off. I then crudely glued on a wooden piece and belt sanded it very rough.

I called a friend and we met at the range. We were both immediately very satisfied with the handling of the gun.

When I got back home I machined an adapter so I could install a std AR15 buffertube and a magpul stock to the gun.

But as the major malfunction on the G3 is the hump, I had to place the buffertube as high as possible to kill the hump!

The negative thing was there was no space for the buffer anymore, so I made a simple rubber buffer.

We shot quite a lot with it and shared a movie so people could see the effect of a good stock placement.

In 2015-2016 the Swedish Defence Force got interested and they started a tender that we won, and I think it’s rather amazing that I got them to realize the problem and then delivered the solution.

But in the tender it was a MUST criteria that the original buffer should be used, and that was really annoying as I was short on time and had to design an all new stock that housed the buffer. But with cheekpiece and buttplate way higher.

The result was adopted and a few years later the Portuguese Marines followed and so did the German Federal Police on their MP5s.

I think it was a success, but of course one can always argue that it should be a folder instead. Thing is, when a gun is upgraded, the cost must be held low in order to get adopted.

Geissele – Super Stabby Bayonet Mount

Monday, September 28th, 2020

It’s been a few years since we first showed you the Geissele Super Stabby Bayonet Mount (SSBM), but along with a new name, it’s finally available. The SSBM facilitates a bayonet mount directly to a Picatinny rail for rifles without the traditional front sight post and its bayonet post.

Made from 7075-T6 Aluminum, the SSBM is optimized for the M9 Bayonet but is also compatible with Bayonets that interface with the M16 Mil-Spec Bayonet Lugs and front barrel/muzzle rings. It only requires 5 Picatinny sections to be mounted.

Offered in OD Green, DDC and Black.

Attach Your Tourniquet to Your Holster

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020

Developed by Condition Gray and manufactured by EMDOM USA, the Gen 3 Sling Retainer Catch allows the Rifle sling to be secured yet ready to put into action, and allows you to strap your tourniquet to the front of your holster, where you’ll always have it.

Made in USA and offered in Black, MultiCam and MultiCam Black.

www.emdomusa.com/Condition-Gray-Gen-3-Sling-Retainer-Catch-SRC3-p

MP17 RAIDER from FLUX Defense

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020

Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept 23, 2020 FLUX Defense has released the new MP17 RAIDER.

Developed specifically around feedback from Tier 1 units, the new MP17 Raider is stronger and packed with new features. A revolutionary new reloading system gets you back in the fight faster. The system is compatible with the US Military’s M17/M18 sidearm as well as the SigTM P320® series of firearms. Simply drop the fire control unit into the system.

Features:
• New advanced injection molded polymer developed to replace metal.
• New ambi safety and controls.
• Flux Speedload System (patent pending) Faster reloads to get you back in the fight. Simply press the forward mag button and it drops the rear empty mag and releases the extra mag for quick insertion.
• Flared magwells.
• 2X QD sling positions
• Higher optic height similar to Unity TacticalTM Fast Mount®
• Spare red dot battery compartment in brace
• Size: 11’’L x 1.7’’W x 6’’H Weight: 18oz (Chassis)

MILITARY/LE SALES CONTACT: anthony@fluxdefense.com

The use of Sig SauerTM, Sig TM P320®, M17and other models is merely to advertise the sale of an aftermarket conversion for Sig pistols and the makers of this product are not affiliated in any manner with, or otherwise endorsed by Sig SauerTM Inc.

American Rheinmetall Systems – MK93 Mount Upgrade

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

American Rheinmetall Systems’ upgraded MK93 Mount decreases the system’s weight, improves weapon handling by soft mounting both MK19 and M2A1 weapons and provides advanced ergonomics with the introduction of a breakaway shoulder bar and trigger mechanism.

Benefits:

-Quick and easy weapon mounting and interchange by a single user

-Reduced recoil improves accuracy and first round hit probability

-Minimized load on supporting platforms

-Increased multi-target engagement due to

-Improved weapon stability and ergonomics

Features:

-Weapon mounting positions – both MK19 and M2A1 are secured to the rear of the mount with a single pin

-Recoil dampening – soft mounts both MK19 and M2A1 weapons

-Breakaway shoulder bar & trigger mechanism – improves weapon control and ergonomics

SIG SAUER – M18 M18 X-CONVERSION Kit

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

During the Modern Day Marine virtual expo, SIG gave us a sneak peek at their new M18 X-CONVERSION Kit.

The 9mm M17/18 Modular Handgun System manufactured by SIG SAUER is the most versatile pistol the US military has ever fielded. SIG got it right when the Army said they wanted a modular pistol.

The kit, which can be used at the unit level, includes a black SIG SAUER X-SERIES grip module with extended beavertail, deep trigger undercut, enhanced magwell that’s grip weight compatible, and a fastback style grip.  The kit also includes an X-SERIES flat trigger and two (2) 15-round magazines.

Both the Marines and Air Force are fielding the more compact M18 variant of MHS along with SOCOM, to replace their M9 sidearms.

MasterPiece Arms Introduces the MPA Grenade

Thursday, September 17th, 2020

When creating a MasterPiece, sometimes things can get a little messy. MPA Grenades are chassis that pass MPA’s inspection in every way except cosmetically.

Comer, Ga. (September 2020) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles and Chassis Systems, is pleased to introduce the MasterPiece Arms Grenade. Sometimes when creating a MasterPiece, things can get a little messy. MPA strives for absolute perfection in every chassis but occasionally, one comes down the line that does not meet MPA’s strict quality control standards. Enter: the MPA Grenade.

MPA Grenades are chassis that pass MPA’s inspection in every way except cosmetically. Whether it be a small ding in the paint, a run-in with a laser that was having a slightly off day, or some other minor cosmetic blemish, these chassis will still function with the same flawless perfection you expect from MPA, but with their own special flair.

The blemishes will all be considered mild and, in most cases, are difficult to identify without very close inspection. The small grenades lasered on them will mark them as the unique MasterPieces that they are. The MPA Grenades launched Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, at 9 am. EST with an exclusive social media only flash sale and will continue each day until the first batch of Grenades has been sold.

MPA makes every effort to get the product to the customer as quickly as possible. These are hand-built precision instruments and not production components. To see MPA’s latest delivery and lead times for all Bolt Action Rifles and Chassis, visit masterpiecearms.com/bolt-action-rifle-and-chassis-current-delivery-times.

For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of rifles, chassis systems, and accessories, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.