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VTAC Quick Detach Ultralight Vertical Grip

Monday, February 20th, 2012

There 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.

Tags: SKD Tactical, VTAC
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BROWE Introduces A-TACS AU and FDE

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

BROWE 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.

www.browe-inc.com

Tags: BROWE Inc
Posted in Camo, Optics, weapons | 1 Comment »

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.

Tags: BOLO Report
Posted in LE, Training, weapons | 9 Comments »

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

Tags: Accurate Armory, Mil Spec Monkey
Posted in weapons | 2 Comments »

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, itâ€™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.

Tags: Glock, GoPro, StrikeMark, Tactical FanBoy
Posted in Gadgets, TFB, weapons | 14 Comments »

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

Tags: Wilson Combat
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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

Posted in Black Rifle, weapons, WTF? | 12 Comments »

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.

Tags: Blackhawk, Serpa
Posted in Caveat Emptor, weapons | 13 Comments »