Magpul has released their updated 20-round 7.62 NATO/.308 Winchester LR/SR PMAG featuring the M3 improvements. 10-round and 25-round with MagLevel Window functionality variants will soon follow.
store.magpul.com/product/MAG291/PMAG
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Magpul PMAG 20 LR/SR GEN M3
Monday, September 16th, 2013Paradigm SRP PKM
Friday, September 13th, 2013
The guys at Paradigm SRP are always put to build a better mousetrap and this time they have taken on my favorite machine gun; the PKM. While it runs like a top, it isn’t exactly compact and the ergonomics suck for firing while maneuvering.
According to Paradigm SRP, this prototype was developed to modernize the PKM system for customers who require a compact general purpose machine gun that fires the 7.62x54R cartridge. The major criteria was that it had to be maneuverable within a SUV for PSD operations. They also used it as a test weapon in their TALON gyro-stabilized gun platform.
The build was a joint project between Paradigm SRP and Acadiana Gunworks (you may remember fellow AFSOC Vet, Glenn Fleming from his Sons of Guns days) . They began by shortening the barrel to 19” and attaching an AAC muzzle break. However, they did not shorten the gas system to allow for use with full length barrels. Next they added an ArmaDynamics PKM RAP rail. They also selected the Trijicon SRS optic. Additionally, two items from Blackheart International made it into the build; the tri-rail and folding stock kit which was fitted with a Magpul UBR stock. Acadiana Gunworks also came up with a custom ejection port brass deflector to prevent the brass from hitting the support hand of right handed shooters.Finally, they topped it off with a custom MultiCam style paint job and fitted an Atlas bipod.
All in all it looks like a great set of upgrades to improve the versatility of a great weapon.
Magpul MOE Ak Grips Now Shipping
Thursday, September 12th, 2013
Magpul is now shipping the MOE AK grips released earlier this year. It is compatible with reinforced and un-reinforced receivers and will accept Magpul Grip Cores for storage customization.
DSEi – Cadex
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013
Cadex is introducing the new Strike Lite Chassis. Featuring a smaller tube than its predecessor it is both more compact and lighter yet retains all of the features of the standard Strike Chassis. In fact, it weighs in at 6.1 lbs with Mil Std 1913 rails or 5.8 lbs without. Additionally, Cadex offers a butt pad extender as well as a sandbag rest that can replace the rear monopod. One additional feature is the incorporation of back up screws in the chassis in case you lose one on a mission.
Finally, Cadex has changed the sling attachment point. It is no longer incorporated directly into the chassis but rather comes as a rail adaptor. This new adaptor will also fit the XM2010 chassis.
Sneak Peek – Unity Tactical EXO
Monday, September 9th, 2013
Unity Tactical’s upcoming EXO is a replacement mount with an integrated action guard designed to allow SureFire X200, X300, and X300U weapon lights to be run on long guns. It is constructed from strong impact resistant polymer and is intended as a direct replacement for the standard plastic frame rails. The EXO is 100% made in the USA. It should be released later this month.
BFG Launches the Sling Sleeve
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013
Slings are essential for gun fighting but a pain in the gun safe, arms room, or back seat of your car if not stowed properly – a serious potential snag hazard. Blue Force Gear designed the Sling Sleeve to solve your problems. The Sling Sleeve is a 5” long/11 gram tube of military grade elastic that holds your sling neat and snag-free but remains ready for instant deployment. The Sling Sleeve fits most two and three point slings including all models of Vickers Combat Applications Slings.
www.blueforcegear.com/sling-sleeve/
Advanced Gunslinger Armament’s Hybrid Instant Transition Sling
Wednesday, August 28th, 2013This is a guest post from a local friend of SSD, Carlo Galinato as he discusses the HIT Sling from Advanced Gunslinger Armament, a company owned by a Navy SEAL. The market is rife with slings. They are a commodity item. I’m sure that someone is going to come long and tell us that their buddy developed a sling similar to this one. That’s ok. Your buddy didn’t invent the sling either. Some of you other guys might see this and decide it’s worth checking out.
When shopping for a sling, shooters usually choose between a single point and a two point sling, evaluating the pros and cons of each system to see which fit their needs the best. There are various hybrid slings currently on the market that allow the user to switch between a single point and a two point sling setup. Most of these hybrid slings lack the retention needed when transitioning between the two. This is where the Hybrid Instant Transition (HIT) Sling comes into play and fills that retention deficiency.
Advanced Gunslinger Armament (AGA) is a SOF Veteran owned company and is the creator of the HIT Sling. Developed through multiple deployments by a Navy SEAL, the HIT Sling has undergone various revisions and improvements to the production version you see today. The HIT Sling is the only sling on the market that allows the shooter to instantly transition from a two point sling to a single point sling all while never losing the retention of the firearm. AGA accomplishes this instant transition through the help of Blue Force Gear’s RED swivel.
I’ve taken the sling with me through a couple of carbine courses along with a dozen range visits over the last three months. The ease of carrying a carbine in two point configuration coupled with the ability to shoot freely in single point setup is quite uplifting. In the past, I primarily utilized a padded two point sling for most of the shooting that I do. Although I have not felt any difference in comfort with the HIT sling’s non-padded one inch nylon webbing, AGA has informed me that they plan on releasing a version with 1.25in or 1.5in nylon webbing for those wanting more comfort. The researching of quality components along with a test bed of SOF members has proved this sling to be a powerful contender for those wanting the best of both worlds.
Carlo Galinato
Boombot Media
Damage Industries – Labor Day Sale
Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
Damage Industries is holding a Labor Day sale. Now through Labor Day use coupon code SLING20 during checkout to discount all rifle slings 20% off. Additional deals include an extension on the buy one get one on QD swivels, and a sale on the complete mil-spec 6 position M4 telescoping buttstock assembly.
