A Grippy Cheekrest for the AICS / AE / Short Action AW is now available from US Tactical Supply. It is designed to replace the AICS cheekrest, giving the shooter a solid cheekweld despite wet weather. It installs using the OEM AICS comb frame and screws. Please Note – It fits almost all AI combs except the AIAW 338 (Long Action).
Developed in conjunction with retired Navy SEAL Miles Hadden, the Sling Catch is a welcome design for those of us who have had a weapon sling ‘saw’ into our necks.
The simple, molded design is attached ato the shoulder pad/strap of the vest by means of a heavy duty Velcro strap and keeps it away from the neck.
Daniel Defense has just unveiled their new DDM4 Rail which uses their patented Bolt-Up System, developed originally for the USSOCOM RIS II. Instead of 6 bolts, the DDM4 Rail only requires 4 bolts and lower rail in this model is closer to the barrel.
Interestingly, the new DDM4 Rail will only be available as part of an upper or full rifle configuration. Additionally, DDM4 versions traditionally offered with an Omega X or Omega X with FSP will be replaced with the DDM4 Rail. However, two of the Daniel Defense models will remain unchanged. The DDM4v7 series will continue to be built utilizing the Daniel Defense Modular Float Rail 12.0. Production of the Daniel Defense MK18 will will continue to include the RIS II designed for USSOCOM.
In a press release, Jordan Hunter, Marketing Manager at Daniel Defense related, “This one--piece design has a more narrow profile which lends itself to better weapon manipulation. Front and Rear Sling Adaptors are integrated into both the left and right side rails. The DDM4 Rail measures 1.9” wide, 2.165” high with an inner diameter of 1.08”.
V&C Industries, LLC is a new Veteran owned small business in the Northern Virginia area. Not only is it run by an old friend and stand up guy, but V&C Industries is also the only certified Cerakote shop in Northern Virginia. At SHOT Show, he hooked up with Cerakote and attended their certification course in Oregon. He’s already doing a lot of business finishing weapons, accessories and knives. In fact, he’s even coating knives for Strider Knives and for Mick Strider’s custom work. Some of V&C’s handiwork was on display at the Blade Show.
V&C Industries is also an FFL holder and has done some custom work on Glocks, Carbines and 1911s. Check him out at www.vcindustriesllc.com.
US Tactical Supply is now offering ViperSkins, a stock upgrade for the Accuracy International Chassis System. In fact, they are the first and only pistol grip stock-sides designed expressly for the AICS.
Available to suit several different models of chassis, ViperSkins are not a stock but rather a skin that goes on over the chassis to enhance its performance. Additionally, they are available in right or left hand bolt configurations.
For the past four months Strike Industries has been working on their new Buffalo Wings base plates for GLOCK Magazines. They think they’ve got the modular design down pat, but just to make sure, they’re going to hand some out to USPSA shooters and get more feedback.
I hadn’t seen one of these in quite awhile. Invictus Alliance Group put this photo up on their Facebook page. Any of you guys know what it is and what it’s used for? No peeking at the Invictus Facebook page.
One of the big draws at Blade Show is the Emerson Knives / Multitasker Tools collaboration of the EK-1 Multitool and EDC-1 Compact Multitool.
Featuring CNC machined billet “chomper” blades, and G10 handle scales, the EK-1 Multitool integrates a 3.125″ Tanto-style blade as well as a 3″ SARK style serrated blade, both with liner safety lock. There is also an Awl, Can Opener with Small Screwdriver Tip, Bottle Opener with Large Screwdriver Tip, and a Phillips No 1 Screwdriver. Additionally, the EK-1 accepts OTIS cleaning kit tool heads and comes packaged with a removable dental pick for reaching difficult crevices. Naturally, it also has a belt clip.
The EDC-1 Compact Multitool offers G10 scales and a chassis that is more reminiscent of a pocket knife. No pliers here, but it does include a 2.5″ Micro commander style knife blade with patented wave feature and liner lock safety. As you can see, there use also a removable prybar / gator wrench / bottle opener. Additional tools including an Awl with liner lock safety, Phillips No 1 Screwdriver, and Large Slotted Screwdriver. Don’t forget the belt clip.
Look for these collaborations to hit the street this September.
