Magpul has released the PMAG 30G MagLevel (5.56×45 NATO). Optimized for use with the H&K G36, it still has all of the great features of the Maglevel PMAG including transparent windows on both sides of the body along with a painted indicator on the spring for quick determination of approximate rounds remaining in the magazine.
It is compatible with all 5.56x45mm Heckler & Koch G36 variants, excluding the semi-auto US marketed SL8.
Shipping now from Magpul dealers and the Magpul Store.
Raven Concealment Systems has launched a new e-commerce site and with comes some good news. RCS is shipping right hand, standard cut, no light holsters for the Glock 17/19/26 in 6 weeks and accessories ship in 1 to 2 weeks. The not-so-good news is that everything else ships in 16-18 weeks.
Yesterday, I was surprised that the Army PAO released yet another story on their Tyr Tactical MICO knockoff now dubbed the “Ironmanan” by the Army after a rebranding effort to sex it up. But, this time they make it sound like the Iowa Army National Guard developed the product instead of Natick. It was somehow missed by the main stream media last time but this time it hit big. Let’s spread the word and let everyone know that the Army spent money building something that already existed.
Is there some fat that needs to be cut in the defense budget? Definitely. After reading this story, I’d say we can come up with a few nominees. So let’s do that. In the comments section, tell us about Fraud Waste & Abuse. This story was originally broken by Military.Com’s KitUp! in July.
The Army developed he “new” High-Capacity Ammunition Carriage System in 45 days for use by troops in Operation Enduring Freedom. As soon as I saw it I raised an eyebrow. Unfortunately, it already existed in the form of the MICO from Tyr Tactical. The MICO was developed on Tyr’s own dime and debuted about a year ago. If time was of the essence, it sounds like the Army wasted 45 days to redevelop a commercial product that already existed.
Since we haven’t actually seen the High-Capacity Ammunition Carriage System, it might work entirely differently from the MICO. For instance the MICO uses a dedicated frame while the Government model attaches to a Down East frame. However, conceptually, they work the same way. Granted, it’s been done before to varying degrees of success, but something had to inspire the idea. We have been at war for nine years and no one asked for this until now? Was there at the very least some outside inspiration? Take a look at both versions and you be the judge.
But then again, maybe they were just inspired by Hollywood.
Naw…I’m not buying it either. If anyone in Government ever questions why Industry has animosity toward them, this might just be a good place to start.
Good on Kit Up! for breaking this story.
TSD Combat Systems has fabricated an improved feed adapter interface for the Mk 48 Machine Gun after being approached by a unit using them in a deployed status. The issue feed adapter is stamped and prone to excessive wear.
Manufactured from heat treated 17-4 aerospace quality steel, TSD Combat Systems built the prototypes within 48 hours. Looking at the photo you can clearly see the changes. The feed adapters are available in the AquaTerraâ„¢ finish and in various Cerakote colors.
Tactical Fanboy has posted an interesting find; the Hornaday Zombie Ammo video. Considering how many rounds the “hero” had to put into those Zombies to take them down and the fact that he isn’t in the end of the video tells us that that ammo may need some work. Or…maybe it’s just the shooter and his gun.
Here is TF himself wielding the Mossberg 500 Chainsaw Shotgun.
AR15 Outfitters is hosting a grand prize giveaway.
It’s a complete Magpul furniture kit that includes:
1x Mil-Spec Magpul MOE Stock
1x Mil-Spec Buffer Tube
1x Castle Nut
1x Blackhawk Single Point Sling Adapter End Plate
1x Voodoo Tactical One Point Sling
1x Magpul MOE Grip
1x Magpul Polymer Enhanced Trigger Guard
1x Magpul AFG2 Angled Foregrip
1x Magpul PMAG 30 Round Magazine with Ranger Plate
1x Magpul PMAG 20 Round Magazine with Ranger Plate
1x Daniel Defense Carbine Omega Rail 7.0
1x Magpul B.A.D. Lever
The Voodoo tactical sling & all Magpul items (besides the B.A.D. Lever) come in Flat Dark Earth as pictured.
To enter visit www.ar15outfitters.com.
The MP600ST (Sight Tool) seems as if the e-FECT (Field Expedient Cleaning Tool) had a baby with an MP600 multi-tool.
It features one-handed opening with slightly enlarged tool locks which keep your tools from closing on your hand. The MP600ST is manufactured from Stainless Steel with Black Oxide Finish and comes with a PALS compatible Tan 499 Sheath.
The biggest additions to the new design are the M4/M16 Front Sight Post Adjustment Tool, Carbon Scraper, and the Long Reach Philips Screwdriver to get at those hard to reach crosstip heads. Additionally, it also features:
• Needlenose Pliers with Crimper Jaws and Carbide Wire Cutters
• Serrated / Fine Edge Knife
• Lanyard Ring
• Can Opener / Bottle Opener
Made in USA! www.gerbergear.com
Here are some photos of the new Weapon Tools from Ontario Knife we told you about the other day.
First, the M240 tool. You can see the claw design as which alleviates the frequent problem of hard to remove spring pins. This tool allows the operator to quickly remove a bent or defective spring pin from the weapon. It will also prevents spring pins from being bent by efficiently extracting the pin, thus eliminating undue wear and tear on the pin.
Next is the M2 .50 tool, designed to assist the operator in setting the head space and timing and disassembling and assembling the weapon. It also significantly reduces the time it takes to set the head-space and timing and facilitates the rapid disassembly and assembly of the weapon for daily preventative maintenance and critical operator functions.
Last, but not least is the tool for the Mk 19 Which is designed for clearing and break down of the weapon.
