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BCM KMR-13 And KMR-10 Handguards Now Available

Tuesday, March 4th, 2014

March 4, 2014 – BCM is happy to announce that the BCM KMR-13 and KMR-10 handguards are now available for sale as individual components and as complete upper receiver groups. The KMR represents the lightest modular handguard currently on the market.

Weighing in at just 7.7 oz (including the handguard and all mounting hardware) the KMR-13 is built from a exclusive blended aluminum-magnesium alloy and features a proprietary finish originally developed for the Aerospace industry. The finish is created via a plasma deposition process that creates a stabilized ceramic-like surface coating with superior wearwhen compared to anodize or even hard chrome. The stabilized nature of the coating means it has a higher corrosion resistance as well, due to the lack of ‘pores’ in the surface.

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The BCM KMR also allows for a larger range of modularity offering 4 different offset mounting positions between traditional 3,6,9, and 12:00 positions.

Mike Pannone, an instructor from the BCM Gunfighter program, had this to say about the new KMR platform. “The new BCM KMR (Key Mod Rail forend) is by far my favorite free-float forend choice. I particularly like and appreciate the weight savings and the slim, smooth and uncluttered profile of the KMR magnesium/aluminum forend. There are others out there that take the same approach but none have succeeded at the level BCM has. The weight makes the rifle fast from target to target and easy to stop when it gets there and the slim and smooth tube has only rails or attachment points where I need them. I am a minimalist when it comes to accessories and I am a firm believer in “less is more” when we are talking about things bolted to the front of my rifle.”

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Complete Upper Receiver Groups
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Upper-Receiver-Groups-with-KeyMod-KMR-s/174.htm

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KMR-10 Handguard
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-KMR10-Free-Float-Handguard-p/bcm-kmr10.htm

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KMR-13 Handguard
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-KMR13-Free-Float-Handguard-p/bcm-kmr13.htm

www.bravocompanymfg.com/kmr

Sneak Peek – Dogbone T1 Mount from Hodge Defense/Mega Arms

Monday, March 3rd, 2014

During last week’s TTRH 2014, Hodge Defense Systems Inc and Mega Arms LLC gave me a sneak peek at their new MRDS Mount.

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Manufactured from 7075 aluminum, the Dogbone mount for the Aimpoint T1 is a joint project from Hodge Defense and Mega Arms. The mount gets it’s name from the Dogbone shaped clamp that holds it against a Mil Std 1913 rail.

This is a prototype, so there will be a couple of changes to the final, production model. For instance, they are adding a pin at the bottom of the mount to self center and the two cross bolts will change to Torx #20 heads with no threading at the ends.

There also mounting plates in the works to allow lower 1/3rd cowitness as well as true cowitness. Additionally, they plan to introduce plates for other mini red dot sights. Look for it this summer.

KRISS USA At SHOT Show 2014 And Machine Gun Vegas

Monday, March 3rd, 2014

KRISS USA has released this video of their booth at SHOT Show 2014, exhibiting the latest in the Vector SMG, SPHINX pistol, and DEFIANCE suppressor lines. KRISS also held a private range event at Machine Gun Vegas, where participants were able to try out the Vector and SPHINX in the indoor range. Additionally, NRA commentator Natalie Foster and Gary Quesenberry of Top Shot were on hand to give their impressions of the Vector and SPHINX.

www.kriss-usa.com

California Competition Works – P-Mag Coupler

Saturday, March 1st, 2014

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The P-Mag Coupler from California Competition Works is a part designed specifically for competition use. It works with Magpul P-Mags, coupling either two 30-round mags or one 20-round mag and 30-round mag into a single 60 or 50-round mag, respectively. CCW also offers a variant for .308 Magpul mags which turns two 20-round mags into a single 41-round mag.

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Tactical-Life.com – Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC Rifle

Thursday, February 27th, 2014

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Tactical-Life.com got some excellent video coverage during SHOT Show and we thought it would be great to share some select stories with our readers here at SSD. This week, it’s the Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC Rifle, a bolt-action rifle chambered for .308 Win or .300 Win Mag with an aluminum, side-folding buttstock.

The Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC Rifle features a stainless steel, 4 groove match grade barrel with a 1:12 twist rate, and is capable of Sub .5 MOA accuracy. Additionally, it accepts all Accuracy International pattern detachable magazines.

For the full story, visit www.tactical-life.com/firearms/kimber-advanced-tactical-soc-rifle

Grip Pod At The Range

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

Grip Pod is a vertical foregrip integrated with an expandable, internal bipod. It allows the operator to go from a CQB position to prone, and have a stable base for armed firing in place before hitting the ground.

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In a previous article, we covered having range time with the Alexander Arms ‘Alexa’ AR-15 at C2 Shooting Center, and we mentioned using the GPS.LE with the weapon. In addition to the GPS.LE, we also had the opportunity to check out other products in the grip pod line.

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The GPS.02 is the military model of the Grip Pod. The grip is made from reinforced polymers, while the legs are stainless steel covered with hardened polymer.

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The Grip Pod Dual light Rail is a module that attaches to the Grip Pod System, allowing the user to have a rear-activating button tactical light or laser without a pressure pad cord system.

Additionally, it has been brought up that the noise the Grip Pod system makes when the bipod is deployed can alert to the operator’s presence. This image shows that by slowly deploying the bipod legs against one’s leg, the sound signature can be reduced.

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www.grippod.com

The SSK Industries .950 JDJ – The Largest Centerfire Rifle Ever Made

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014

The .950 JDJ is the largest centerfire rifle ever made, built by SSK Industries of Ohio. Weighing in at 50 lbs., the rifle featured in the video is only the prototype variant, one of three total rifles built; the other two weigh in at 110 lbs. The JDJ fires a .95 caliber 2400 grain bullet at 2100 fps using 240 grains of powder, which generates 25,400 ft/lbs of muzzle energy and 277 ft/lbs of recoil energy.

Simply put, it’s extremely heavy, kicks like a mule, you’d be paying $40/cartridge, and you know you want one.

sskindustries.com

Alexander Arms ‘Alexa’ AR-15 At The Range

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014

Alexander Arms is a company that is best known for the .50 Beowulf cartridge developed by the company’s founder, Bill Alexander. They also manufacture parts, components, AR-15-style uppers, and full rifles for their proprietary cartridge in addition to the 6.5 Grendel (also co-developed by Alexander) and .17 HMR cartridges. Only relatively recently have they expanded their product line to include the NATO standard 5.56 cartridge.

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We were recently invited out to C2 Shooting Center to try out the new Alexander Arms 5.56 ‘Alexa’ AR-15. The ‘Alexa’ features a fluted, chrome lined, mil-s-11595 steel cold hammer forged barrel, 16″, 1:7 twist. The upper is a flat top with extended feed ramps, and an M-16 style carrier group, chrome lined bores with fully staked gas key. The model at the range had the MK10 vented hand guard, made of G10 composite with corrosion resistant threaded inserts spaced to attach 3-inch Picatinny rail sections. Additional components included military specification stock extension tubes, an M4-style stock, and a military style trigger. The rifle was also outfitted with Manta rail covers and grip sleeves as well as an ACOG.

The Editor of SSD first fired the weapon at 50 yards in the prone position.

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The left target resulted from using an unsupported rifle. The right target resulted from the rifle supported with a GPS.LE Grip Pod. As you can see, the Grip Pod was very successful in assisting with stabilizing what is an already accurate weapon.

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The Editor also practiced a couple of standing-to-prone transition drills, deploying a separate GPS.LE with light rail to stabilize the rifle while prone.

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While our time with the ‘Alexa’ was brief, Alexander Arms seems to have a winner on their hands. It’s a solid, accurate rifle with a crisp trigger pull that makes a fine addition to Alexander Arms’ product list.

www.alexanderarms.com

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