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EZ Accuracy – New AR-15 Gas Block Dimple Tool

Monday, February 6th, 2017

EZ Accuracy introduces innovative and simple tool to dimple AR-15 barrels when installing gas blocks that have set screws.

WARMINSTER, Pennsylvania- 2Feb2017- EZ Accuracy, a full service gunsmith shop, announced today the release of a simple-to-use tool that helps AR-15 builders properly dimple their barrels to accept set screws that keep the gas block from moving. This is a step that many builders skip due to the fact that locating the proper location to drill the dimples can be a difficult and nerve-racking task. Putting the dimple in the wrong place can mean having to go with a different style gas block or in a worst case scenario, ruining your barrel. We feel that ensuring a gas block cannot move is essential in the continued reliability of your AR platform.

While there are tools on the market that accomplish this task, they are all proprietary to a certain gas block. Unless you are a shop that always use the same gas block, it’s not very economical to spend money on the tool. As a shop that installs a large variety of gas blocks, EZ Accuracy came up with a simple and fast way to install any block that uses a 10-32 sized screw. “Gas blocks are very easy to slide onto the barrel but can become tricky when machining so that the block will not shift. Many AR builders will skip this step out of fear of placing the dimple in the wrong place. I have used this method for years and I’m now offering the tools at a price that’s a fraction of the price of gas block tools available on the market”, says Eric Feldman, owner and gunsmith at EZ Accuracy.

Using this system is simple. Install your gas block using the manufactures instructions. When you are sure the block is in the proper location, remove one set screw and install the EZ Accuracy screw. From here you can slide the supplied marking pin through the center of the screw and tap to center punch the dimple location. Now you can remove the marking pin and lightly drill through the screw using a 1/8” drill bit. When you have your dimple, replace the set screw and repeat with the remaining set screws until complete.

At $14 with free shipping, the tool is well worth checking out. It is available directly from EZ Accuracy’s website at www.ezaccuracy.com.

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Kinetic Research Group – Whiskey-3 And X-Ray Chassis

Monday, February 6th, 2017

Kinetic Research Group specializes in long-range precision shooting components and was founded by several Special Forces Veterans. Although they’ve been around for several years, they continue to run the business lean, like a startup and due to their specialized nature, are relatively unknown outside of the “Sniper” community. They’ve got several new items coming in the future, but I thought SSD readers would be interested in their Whiskey-3 And X-Ray Chassis.

Whiskey-3 (Gen 5)

The Whiskey-3 chassis combines precise aluminum bedding with tool-less adjustments, durability, and excellent ergonomics. The chassis will accept the Accuracy International magazine without any special bottom metal. Available in fixed and folding options.

Magazine:
-AICS SA/LA(CIP)
-Sako (for TRG-22 only)

Inlet:
-Rem 700 SA/LA
-Tikka T3 (SA calibers only)
-Sako TRG-22/42
-Sako M995

Weight:
-3.8lbs fixed
-4.1lbs folding

Price:
-$899 fixed
-$1299 folding

Colors:
-Black
-FDE

X-Ray (Gen 2)

The X-Ray chassis was designed as a less expensive option to the Whiskey-3. It is lightweight, user adjustable and offers similar ergonomics but it’s going to take a little more work to set everything up. This tradeoff means you can be in a KRG chassis for half (or less) the price of the W3. However, it’s only available as a fixed stock. There’s a lot of info on their website about this stock so make sure this is the one for you.

Magazine:
-AICS SA/LA(CIP)

Inlet:
-Rem 700 SA/LA
-Tikka T3 (SA calibers only)

Weight:
-3.1lbs fixed only

Colors:
-Black
-FDE
-Sako Green

They are great guys, offering great products. You need to check them out.

www.krg-ops.com

SA = Short Action
LA = Long Action

Tags: Kinetic Research Group
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Was Ist Das Denn Für Eine Neue Sturmgewehr von Heckler & Koch?

Thursday, February 2nd, 2017

My friend JP has posted the first story mentioning H&K’s new 433 on his blog, Strategie & Technik.

The blog is in German and rife with technical jargon making it difficult for many to make out. ~~The guys at Spartanat have provided this translation.~~ Correction, Mike Hartman provided the translation.

Roughly translated from German:
“The system connects – as HK in a first info – the advantages of HK416 and G36, both known as short-stroke gas pressure loaders with rotary head closure. The modular, two-hand operated weapon is not an AR-15 architecture, which eliminates the buffer tube. This allows the assembly of a foldable, length- and height-adjustable shoulder support. The transfer lever has an integrated closing aid, can be mounted without tools on both sides of the gun and remains in its position during the closing movement. The barrel lengths are interchangeable on utility level. The “Lower” can be adjusted to the G36 or the HK416 operating concept (45/90 or 90/180 degree firing levers). All loading operations can be carried out in the safe state. In accordance with the NATO standard AC225 / D14, safety is given according to the manufacturer in both the safe and the firing state. The upper part of the housing has a continuous 4694 rail at 12 o’clock. On the hand guard, a Mil-Std 1913 rail is still attached to 3 and 9 o’clock HKey interfaces and to 6 o’clock.”

Update: Larry Vickers shared these photos os the 433 on Facebook.

Additionally, SPARTANAT shared these images from H&K.

I hope to see it first hand during next month’s IWA in Germany.

Tags: H&K, Spartant, Strategie and Texhnik
Posted in International, weapons | 41 Comments »

Magpul PMAG 10th Anniversary Timeline

Wednesday, February 1st, 2017

Magpul provided this digital version of the PMAG 10th Anniversary timeline display they had set up at their SHOT Show booth. If you couldn’t attend the show, here’s your chance to check it out by clicking the image above.

www.magpul.com

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Posted in SHOT Show, weapons | 1 Comment »

Q Fix Pre-Order Goes Live Tonight

Wednesday, February 1st, 2017

During an IG Live broadcast earlier tonite, the Q crew showed off The Fix bolt action rifle and announced that pre-orders go live tonight at Midnight EST.

The pre-order is $2795 and limited to 500 rifles. Both .308 (16″) and 6.5 Creedmoor (22″) will be available. The Bartlein barrels will come with the Cherry Bomb flash hider and The Fix can be pre-ordered with the Trash PANDA silencer with matching serial number. The .308 is clear anodized with Blue accents. The 6.5 will offer a different accent color. I’m rooting for Orange. The clear anodizing is stronger than pigmented and means that parts made from different materials will have slightly different colors.

Rifles include two Magpul PMAGs and pre-orders will come with a Blue Force Gear weapon case in Blue. The shoulder strap is also a sling and there are modular pouches for silencer, magazines and a clear topped pouch for accessories.

Dealers must order at least five rifles to get dealer pricing.

There will be additional barrels in the future. There is a scope mount and short handguard available as well.

Look for mid-summer delivery.

www.liveqordie.com

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If Only…The Magpul Masada

Sunday, January 29th, 2017

Tags: Magpul
Posted in Advertiser, History, weapons | 21 Comments »

SHOT Show 17 – S&W Performance Center Shield 45

Wednesday, January 25th, 2017

S&W revealed the new Performance Center Shield 45 at this year’s SHOT. The PC 45 Shield shares the same rough grip texture as the standard model, and features factory ported barrel and slide, and high visibility sights like the earlier 9 and 40 shield PC models. The PC 45 Shield is being offered both with and without a thumb safety.

The 45 Shield PC is also being offered with tritium night sights in lieu of the high visibility contrast sights. Both models come with 1 extended 7-round magazine, and one flush fit 6-round magazine.

www.smith-wesson.com

Tags: S&W, SHOT Show, Smith & Wesson
Posted in SHOT Show, weapons | 1 Comment »

SHOT Show 17 – SKELI X11

Wednesday, January 25th, 2017

Upon first glance, the SKELI X11 bears at least a passing resemblance to the earliest iterations of the Magpul Masada, and with its ambidextrous controls, gas piston operation, folding stock, and quick-change barrel system, it meets many of the design notes of the Masada as well. The X11 is a short stroke piston rifle weighing in at 6.8 lbs. unloaded, and features an aluminum frame, M-LOK forend, polymer grip, monolithic 1913 rail, and a 16″ 41V50 barrel with a 1:7 twist rate. Proposed quick-change barrel options include the standard 5.56, as well as .300 BLK, 6.8 SPC, and 6.5 Grendel. As a bonus, the X11 is designed to accept AR-15 trigger packs, giving purchasers a wide range of established trigger options if they pick one of these up.