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Vltor SCAR Stock

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Vltor has produced a few upgrades to the SCAR’s standard furniture. One item is the SCAR Stock.

Coming in April, this new stock is completely compatible with the FN SCAR but incorporates some of Vltor’s modstock functionality. For example, the adjustment mechanism is unchanged and it still works the same including folding. However, it looks and feels completely different. The buttpad has been re-shaped to include a negative pitch for a more natural transition to the ready position and storage space has been added behind the buttpad with built-in cleaning rod retention and cleaning material storage spaces. Additionally, QD sling swivel sockets have been added in the upper-rear portion of the stock, and a metal reinforcement plate has been added for greater impact resistance.

The SCAR Stock is available in Black and Tan and fits both light and heavy models.

www.vltorstore.com/scar-stock-vltor-scar-stock

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Make Ready with Jim Fuller – The AK Armorer’s Bench

Sunday, March 25th, 2012

Panteao Productions: Make Ready with Jim Fuller, the AK Armorer’s Bench is now available for purchase. Unlike other tactical training video producers, Panteao also offers a unique feature. You can stream all of their videos with a membership.

Jim Fuller, founder of Rifle Dynamics and widely recognized as one of the industry’s leading experts on the AK design, talks Kalash history then walks you step by step through disassembly, cycle of operation, cleaning the AK, the trigger group and trigger group choices, changing furniture, sights, muzzle devices, trigger guard removal, barrel pin removal, front sight gas block alignment, fitting the safety, scope mounts, rails, and more. After-market parts and modifications are also reviewed in detail.

This is a trigger assembly mock-up he built to demonstrate how the weapon functions:

There’s also a good video on ATACTV where Mr Fuller talks weapons, you should check it out.

-DR

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Ase Utra Introduces New BoreLock Fast Attach System Products

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

During the recent EnforceTac show in Germany, Ase Utra introduced new products in their BoreLock fast attach system line. The HiPer flash hiders are designed to provide flash suppression on various barrel lengths, for both 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm weapons.

Interestingly, the technology looks very similar to the BE Meyers flash hiders we recently wrote about. If so, I’d say that they are on to something.

www.aseutra.fi/news

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BCE Slideplate for GLOCKs

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Battle Comp Enterprises has introduced a new, replacement slide plate emblazoned with their logo for the GLOCK line of handguns. It is made in USA and easily replaced.

battlecomp.com

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20mm Ultra Long Range Sniper System from Anzio Ironworks

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

This video by Tactical Life of Anzio Ironworks‘ 20×102mm magazine fed, bolt action Ultra Long Range Sniper System is a couple of years old but I wanted to share it anyway. I used to regularly fire a 20mm cannon testing armor systems and I can tell you that at the velocities we were generating I wouldn’t want to shoulder fire the load.

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BOLO Report Reviews ‘Snipers Notebook Pt 1’

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

BOLO Report published a pretty extensive review of the book, ‘Snipers Notebook Pt 1.’ I don’t want to steal any of their thunder, but if you’re a real student of the science of long range shooting this one is for you.

boloreport.com/book-review-the-snipers-notebook-pt-1

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Caveat Emptor – Counterfeit Dueck Defense RTS Sights

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Be aware, there are currently a number of counterfeit Dueck Defense RTS Sights currently being sold on eBay, apparently being marketed at the MilSim community (no, not interested in an all-encompassing “Airsofters are evil” diatribe). We first mentioned the Dueck RTS in Dec of 2010. Effectively, they can work as backup sights or as dedicated transition sights for close in targets when your carbine is equipped with a scope. In fact, the RTS replicates the M16-style front and rear sight system many are used to from their time training with issue weapons just mounted on a 45 deg offset.

If you’re looking to purchase one, ensure you are getting the real thing. Dueck Defense RTS Sights are made in the USA and are ISO Certified. You can find the real thing on the Dueck Defense website or through SureFire.

Here’s a video of the sights in action:

-DR with input from GS

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Caveat Emptor – Counterfeit FastMag Pistol

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Counterfeit FastMag™ Pistol have been popping up. We received this alert from ITW Military Products and wanted to share it.

ITW Military Products recently has been alerted by one of their loyal U.S. users about a new circulating KNOCKOFF of the ITW FastMag™ Pistol.

The ITW FastMag™ Pistol (released in 2011) is built from the same hi-strength, GhillieTEX™ IR reducing, anti-fragmentation polymer as the original FastMag™. The FMP reduces reloading time for the operator and can be mounted in the up or down position. The system eliminates the need for traditional top closures by using an enhanced urethane tension strap, providing a secure point of access. Also available in duty belt, the entire FastMag™ series is designed to ‘double-stack’ on all FastMag™ Gen. III & FastMag™ Heavy.

Unfortunately, fake knockoff versions of the FastMag pistol have been showing up on the radar that recently hit the States. While the two items seem almost identical, there are a few subtle details that will let you know you have a counterfeit. First and most noticeable, the name “FastMag” is NOT molded on the front of the counterfeit; however, the “FastMag” logo IS imprinted on the back attachment strap

Another noticeable feature is located on the back of the items (Image 2). While the ITW FastMag™ Pistol has “MADE IN USA” imprinted, the counterfeit has “MADE IN CHINA” imprinted. Other subtle features to the counterfeit are its slightly more matte finish and its flimsy rubber tension strap and attachment strap. ITW Military Products uses an enhanced urethane material for its tension strap and mounting system, the knockoff counterfeit is using a basic elastic rubber much like a rubber band. If the user can easily adjust the tension strap and/or easily stretch the mounting strap, you have yourself a knockoff counterfeit. One other easy way to tell if you are not using an OEM FastMag Pistol? Your magazines fall out!

Buyers Beware What You Order Online, AND be aware of WHERE you are purchasing your kit. If you buy from an authorized source, listed here: www.itwmilitaryproducts.com/content/list-distributors you won’t have to worry.

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