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New Staff Isn’t The Only Thing Happening at Magpul Dynamics

Thursday, September 6th, 2012

Over the past months Magpul Dynamics has added new personnel including Director Duane Liptak Jr and Jon Canipe to join their excellent existing staff. But, that’s not all they have going on. In addition to an updated curriculum, they are also working to close out the popular “Art of” series.

According to the Magpul Dynamics Facebook page, “We will most likely release all remaining material from the “Art of” series in a boxed set/update. That will clear out the vaults and put a close to that chapter of Magpul Training. If you want more of what this series is/was, then this will be everything that hasn’t seen the light of day. What you see in the “Art of” is not what we are currently doing, but that isn’t to say that there isn’t material of value in the “Art of”– we are, however, doing this to be able to move forward.

The next material from us will most likely not be in DVD format…the “Art of” changed what a training DVD was, and the next step will be more revolutionary than evolutionary as well. The next step is in the works currently.”

In the meantime, I’d suggest that you look into some hands on training with Magpul Dynamics.

www.magpuldynamics.com

TAREINCO VTP Sling

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

Tandem Research and Innovations Company is a local company to SSD, based in Newport News, VA. They produce a variety of outdoor and tactical products. One of their products that is garnering a lot of attention is the VTP Sling. The Variable Two Point Sling is rapidly adjustable for length when in the 2 Point mode and utilizes a Impact Weapons Components 2-1 Point Triglide.

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Colors include – Black w/ black hardware, Coyote Brown/ w/ tan hardware, OD Green w/ black hardware, Foliage Green, Purple w/ black hardware, Red w/ black hardware, Hunter’s Orange w/ black hardware.

www.tareinco.com/slings

Choosing an AK

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

Rifle Dynamics‘ Jim Fuller gives some great pointers for those purchasing an AK series rifle in this Panteao Productions video presented by Tactical Weapons..

ABC – Always Be Creatin’

Monday, September 3rd, 2012

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This is an Engineering Proof of concept by Extreme Gear Labs for their upcoming Suchka Stock Blow Out Kit with CAT Tourniquet pocket. It’s made from 500D Pencott Badlands Cordura. It’s designed to attach to an AK side folding stock. This is not the final design but it gives you a glimpse into the process.

EGL is always working on new designs. Interested parties should contact eglabsinfo@gmail.com

Impact Weapons Components – 2 To 1 Point Split-Bar Triglide

Monday, September 3rd, 2012

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Impact Weapons Components is generally known for their excellent flashlight mounts. However, they’ve expanded into additional products. One of my favorites is the 2 To 1 Point Triglide. Available in 1.25″ width to accommodate most slings, it is fitted on to your sling to allow it to attach back on to itself. It is designed to work with push button quick detach sling swivels already found on most slings. Installation is a snap. You slide he older model on the webbing and this latest version is designed to fit slings with sewn ends or to immediately modify your sling. The split -bar model slides into place wherever you want it. It’s a solid product, CNC machined from Billet 6061-T6 aluminum and hard anodized Type III per MIL-A-8625F.

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IWC’s 2 To 1 Point Triglide is perfect for those that want the flexibility to convert their 2-point slings into single points. And now that they’ve introduced the split-bar model, it’s even easier to configure your sling.

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I’ve been using one for several months now and appreciate the versatility it affords. There are times when I want to use a single-point sling but prefer the Blue Force Gear Vickers Combat Assault Sling. Using the 2 To 1 Point Triglide gives me the best of both worlds.

www.impactweaponscomponents.com/product/2-to-1-point-split-bar-triglide-1-25-convertible-qd-sling-adaptor/

No Stock Needed

Friday, August 31st, 2012

I’ve never seen anything like it. The patent pending NSN completely replaces the need for a shoulder stock on an AR-style firearm. Consisting of two main components: a stainless steel bracket, which mounts directly to a variety of firearms, and dual impact-absorbing foam pads, which mount to the rear of the bracket, the shooter places the bracket against his chin. The padded bracket absorbs nearly all of the felt recoil. The device mounts directly to any firearm with an industry-standard M16 lower receiver end plate adapter, including the popular semi-automatic AR-15 as well as several GLOCK pistol models fitted with an extra adapter.

The NSN makes the weapon both lighter and more compact. The developer Halix also claims that the firearm is easier and faster to aim because the device provides a point for the operator’s face and eyes to consistently index and acquire the sighting mechanism, and the device removes the time and effort needed to orient one’s shoulder and torso to the correct position. They also assert that aiming deviations caused by breathing are nearly eliminated because firearms do not contact the torso of the operator when using the invention. Additionally, with the NSN shooters are said to feel significantly less recoil than experienced with a shoulder stock, as the impact-absorbing foam pads retard rearward firearm motion more effectively than conventional shoulder stock designs, leading to faster follow-up shots and increased comfort.

www.halix.co

Want to Try Out PNW’s New Cold Tracer Ammo?

Friday, August 31st, 2012

If you are interested in checking out PNW Arms’ new Cold Tracer ammunition before it’s available to the public, then you need to get in on their Facebook contest.

Here are the details –

This Fall PNW Arms plans on making available for civilian purchase ammunition infused with the Cold Tracer technology. Before this is broadly available a few lucky individuals will get a chance to use this technology. Starting September 1, 2012 PNW Arms will be picking at random from their Facebook likes someone to receive a free box of ammunition in either 9mm or .45 ACP daily for one week at 1230 EST. Winners will be announced on Facebook and sent an email to request shipping details and to ensure they meet and agree to the contest rules. The winners will also receive an internal PNW Arms patch in their choice of color.

Please stop by their facebook page www.facebook.com/pnwarms and press like to be entered into the contest. Be one of the first to experience Cold Tracer technology.

Contest Rules
Winners must be 18 years or older, reside in the Continental United States, and live in an area legally allowed to have ammunition shipped to their residence. Said winner must still Like PNW Arms at the time of shipment and upon receipt of product post on facebook.com/pnwarms a picture of them with the boxed ammunition or just the boxed ammunition itself. Void where prohibited by law.

Vickers Tactical GLOCK Mag Floorplates in Additional Colors

Friday, August 31st, 2012

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Look for GLOCK training colored baseplates as well as FDE soon.

Available now in Black from TangoDown and NETTAC for calibers 9x19mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, and .45 GAP.