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BOLO Report – Ammunition Cycling and Failure to Fire

Friday, February 17th, 2012

The BOLO Report posted a good article on repeated cycling of individual rounds of ammunition causing a failure to fire. The issue came to light after a Georgia-based officer had a failure to fire malfunction during a use of force incident. It was determined that the chambered round failed to fire due to the primer mix being knocked out of the primer during repeated cycling of the same round at night when he unloaded his weapon after work.

While it came to light during an LE incident, the situation is even more likely to occur with military ammo as troops are required to regularly unload their weapons. Oftentimes, that round goes right back into the top of the magazine it was removed from and this is accomplished over and over throughout the course of a tour.

It is important for personnel that do not regularly expend their ammo to rotate their cycled rounds.

Read it here.

TI-7 Tactical Buttstock

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Mil-Spec Monkey alerted us to the new TI-7 Tactical Buttstock for AR-style carbines available exclusively from Accurate Armory. It looks like they have eliminated all of the edges that will catch on stuff and have included storage tubes beneath the sloped sides. Additionally, it features a “Rubber-Like” butt pad for a non-slip contact surface as well as a ambi socket for quick release sling swivels.

Available in Black, Flat Dark Earth, Olive Drab, Foliage Green for both Mil-Spec and commercial extension tubes. Monkey shared this photo with us and told us that you can also get the stock with a Flag print as well. Pretty cool. Overall, it’s another option for those who are looking for something different.

accuratearmory.com

StrikeMark GoPro GLOCK Mount

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

StrikeMark has introduced a Glock mount to their line of GoPro mounting products. Designed to fit all Glock models, it’s made from 6061-T6 Aluminum with a powder coated matte-black finish and comes with a nylon-tipped set screw and a 3/32 hex key for easy installation.

You can order it directly from StrikeMark.

This article was originally posted on TacticalFanboy.com.

New Wilson Combat ACOG QD Accu-Rizer Mounts

Sunday, February 12th, 2012

The new Wilson Combat ACOG QD Accu-Rizer Mounts are designed for both short and long base ACOG models. Made in USA! mounts feature rugged anodized aluminum construction, quick tool-less attach/detach and will hold your battlesight zero even after repeatedly removing your optic. The triangle quick detach screw paired with a spring loaded, steel locking plate. Shown above is the long base model.

shopwilsoncombat.com

Not Recommended for Grunts – The .959 Rifle

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Sometimes you need something with some uumph. In the summer of 1914 an older British volunteer is said to have knocked a German aircraft down with a mounted 2-gauge fowling piece. Correia’s Owen Pitt used a custom Saiga to go after dangerous prey and Buettner’s Jazen Parker a HATT to do the same thing. Authors are going to need to consider this now.

It’s a .959 caliber rifle; 2,400 grain $40 bullet driven by 240 grains of powder.


Read about it over on BOLO Report.
-DR

Blackhawk! Serpa Holsters Recalled (Again)

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

This isn’t the first time that Blackhawk! has recalled their SERPA holsters. Apparently, this time it’s the light bearing models made before 2011.

SERPA Safety Notice

The issue is that some SERPA Level 3 Light Bearing Duty Holsters have broken away from the jacket slot (the interface between holster and belt) due to improper assembly caused by using excessive force, improper screws or missing screws. They are offering a free replacement holster.

Visit www.blackhawk.com and follow the directions.

Liberty GLOCK Goes for Over $15K

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

You may have seen the “GLOCK Statue of Liberty Gun” a one-of-a-kind, hand-engraved GLOCK 22 at SHOT Show or on Gunbroker.com where it served as the official Handgun for the 2012 SHOT Show Auction. It went to auction and was won by Alexander Smith for $15,025. The proceeds will be used to benefit programs to further America’s hunting and shooting sports heritage. In addition to the pistol, Mr Smith will also receive a signed drawing of the original GLOCK pistol.

The exclusive GLOCK features an intricate, hand-engraved tribute to the United States and the Statue of Liberty. This theme was selected to recognize GLOCK’s 25th Anniversary in the United States, which coincides with the 125th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

“In celebration of GLOCK’s 25 years in the United States, Mr. GLOCK wanted to recognize the customers who have helped the company achieve such a milestone,” stated GLOCK Vice President Gary Fletcher. “This one-of-a-kind piece demonstrates GLOCK’s dedication to its advocates.”

www.GLOCK.com

DPM System Technologies Magazine Floorplate

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

DPM System Technologies has introduced a Magazine Floorplate with Carbide Tip for Car Glass Breakage. The secret is the carbide tip. The idea is that you can use the butt of your weapon to break vehicle windows. Alternatively, you can assume a reverse grip on a magazine with a mounted floorplate and use it as a stand alone device.

Designed to fit the following Glock magazines: 9mm / 40s&w / 357SIG / .45 AUTO / .45 G.A.P. (Except for the Single – Stack Magazine, Glock 36 model). In addition to polymer versions in Black, Green, Tan, and Yellow there is also a Black aluminum model available.

I don’t know if I am convinced this is where a glass breaker belongs but I am sure some of our readers will find this useful.

dpmsystems.com