Trainer Kyle Defoor has come up with an interesting alternative to students using the Blackhawk Serpa holster. Read the whole thing here www.kyledefoor.com/2012/02/no-more-serpa-holsters-in-my-classes.html
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Kyle Defoor Suggests an Alternative to the Sherpa Holster for his Students
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012The Weapon As Art
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012‘The Weapon As Art’, or at least I hope that is what they are going for. Phase 5 Tactical created this pimped out AR-style pistol for urban clothier Illest. Phase 5 is only building 10 of the limited edition Illest PDWs so the chance of running across one at your next street race is pretty slim.
According to an article on the urban lifestyle website Fatlace.com by Phase 5 owner Ken Montes, “This very limited, Illest/Phase 5 CQC Pistol showcases the Illest lifestyle blended with Phase 5 Tactical’s ability to bring life to a dream.”
Now, don’t be hatin’. SSD is fully behind responsible gun ownership, even if we don’t get the practicality of a blinged gat. If anything, the Illest PDW is an interesting amalgamation of the ‘Fast n Furious’ and Black Rifles subcultures.
Two River Arms Company
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012OIF vets listen up. Remember that cool “war trophy” you couldn’t bring home? Two River Arms Company has the answer you’ve been looking for. They specialize in the Iraqi Tabuk style AK-47 rifle.
In 1980, Iraq purchased tooling and machinery to establish a small arms factory near Baghdad under license and with assistance from the Yugoslavian firm Zastava. These Iraqi produced AKM copies of the Yugoslavian M70B1 and M70AB2 rifles became known as the ‘Tabuk’. Obviously, this company is no longer in business.
Available in Wood Stock, Folding Stock, Carbine and Sniper models, the Tabuk AK-47 rifle from Two River Arms Company replicates the look and feel of Iraqi domestic rifles and even comes with a replica Arabic rifle manual identical to the original issued to Saddam’s troops.
As you can see, they replicate the markings found on Tabuk guns. The left side is marked with the Tabuk emblem and Arabic nomenclature. The emblem is a side view of the icon ‘Lion of Babylon’ set against a pyramid. The right side of the sight block is marked in English. It has the word ‘Tabuk’ on the top row followed by ‘Cal. 7.62 x 39 mm’. Additionally, the selector markings are in Arabic with all three notches to replicate the originals (rifles will only fire semi-auto). They offer serial number matched parts to the maximum extend possible and rely on wood finished here in the US. Additionally, for an optional fee, an arms room stock number in Arabic can be painted on your choice colors such as red, white, blue, and black circles with various colored numbers.
They have taken a great deal of effort to produce an authentic style of weapon and these are the closest you are going to get to a battlefield trophy.
Two River Arms Company also offers several other Combloc weapons such as the RPD and RPK as well as AK variants.
Thanks to “A Loyal Reader” for the tip!
LSS in Afghanistan – 2003/04
Monday, February 20th, 2012
We received this photo from a reader after he read our article earlier today on the recently fielded M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System. I fired it in 04 and this photo was taken before then, of a Soldier serving in Afghanistan carrying a C-More Systems Lightweight Shotgun System mounted on his M4. It’s been around awhile. No idea why it took so long to begin fielding. Check the cool 3-color Desert Combat Uniforms.
Oh Yeah, I Almost Forgot – Army Fields M26 Shotgun
Monday, February 20th, 2012Last week, the US Army officially fielded the M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System to elements of the 101st Abn Div. This is 2012. I fired it in 2004 when I was still on active duty and it wasn’t exactly brand new when I shot it at APG during a PEO Soldier range day. To put your mind in the right frame of reference, I also fired an XM8 on that day as well as a few other goodies.
(US Army photo by Sgt. Joe Padula, 2nd BCT PAO, 101st ABN Div)
The M26 is a derivative of the C-More Systems Lightweight Shotgun System manufactured by Vertu Corporation.
There are already some out there but I’m not sure why is took so long to pull the trigger this thing. As more and more troops receive it, I fully expect to hear the howls of those who have to carry this thing. It’s a good idea, just poorly executed. Don’t get me wrong, there are a couple of cool things going on here. For example, that big muzzle brake is actually there to aid the shooter in setting his stand off for breaching rounds. Unfortunately, it’s also got a lot of fleas. For one thing, it is magazine fed which will get in the way, so most guys will only load it when it is needed for breaching. Also, it’s a specialty magazine. Supply will become an issue.
(US Army photo by Sgt. Joe Padula, 2nd BCT PAO, 101st ABN Div)
But, the big issue is how it works. There is a collapsible charging handle on the side of the weapon (it can be configured for left or right hand operation) and every time you want to fire it, you have to manually charge it. Sure, it has a standalone stock, but then you get back to the action and magazine issues.
JuggerBrake
Monday, February 20th, 2012
The JuggerBrake is a product of Juggernaut Tactical, makers of the Rogue Bullpup Stock for the M14/M1A. It is a dual purpose muzzle brake, designed for long range accuracy and Close Quarter Battle (CQB).
As you can see from this unfinished sample, the three spike Air-Blade design forces gases away from the ground reducing the muzzle blast signature as well as reducing recoil and muzzle climb. It also happens to be pretty nasty and can be used for glass breaching and raking in a pinch (beware blockages) or for CQB purposes.
The JuggerBrake is coming soon and will be available through US Tactical Supply.
VTAC Quick Detach Ultralight Vertical Grip
Monday, February 20th, 2012There are two versions of the grip. One features horizontal cutouts on the grip and the other 45 deg cutouts (seen below) but both are 3.8 ounces despite being manufactured from Type II Anodized Machined 6061T Aircraft Aluminum. This is interesting because there are many who feel that you need the additional strength of metal to withstand the shock of barrel taps. The unique design relies on a simple O ring to retain 2ea AA or 2ea CR123 batteries. Additionally, it attaches to the rail via the patented DLOC system. If anything, you’ve gotta love the color name; Scorched Earth.
Yes, you can get the grip numerous places but we recommend www.skdtac.com.
BROWE Introduces A-TACS AU and FDE
Sunday, February 19th, 2012BROWE Inc has introduced their 4 x 32 Combat Optic (BCO) in both and A-TACS AU Flat Dark Earth to complement the Black version already on the market.
The BCO is “dip coated” in A-TACS AU which many will find effective for camouflage and will blend in with the finish of many weapons already coated in the pattern.
In the case of the FDE variant, they rely on a CeraKote “H” series thermal cured ceramic coating which is applied over the Bio Black Titanium anodizing.
