Magpul is now shipping 5 and 10 round limiters for the PMAG 20. Used to restrict the number of rounds a magazine will accept, limiters are particularly handy for locales that do not permit 20 round magazines while hunting. It is important to note that the limiter does not permanently alter the magazine so this is not a shortcut around laws restricting magazine ownership based on capacity.
10-8 Performance unveiled the new machined aluminum base pad for the 1911 at SHOT. The prototype pads shown above are bare aluminum, but the production units will be anodized black. The pads have the now classic 10-8 base pad features – scooped in the front for stripping a stuck mag, and 8 dimples on the bottom for numbering. You will also notice from the photos that the pad has a unique angled profile. This is derived from a concept developed by Chip McCormick and a member of 10-8 Performance, and gives you the best attributes of both low profile and extended base pads in one design. The pad is thin and low profile in the back where you don’t need the material, but is extended up front to provide a positive index in the hand during loading and manipulation. The pad allows you to fully seat the magazine with an extended magazine well, while providing a slim profile for carry. The front of the pad sticks out just enough to allow you to easily pull on it either for ensuring the mag is seated or for malfunction clearance. The pad is designed for the Chip McCormick Power Mag 8, but will also fit the Wilson 47D magazine. Based on info from 10-8 Performance, these should be available VERY soon.
This is the 2011 Bushmaster catalog. It features lots of Adaptive Combat Rifle goodness including new pricing. You will also find the ACR available in the A-TACS camouflage pattern. Make sure you hit page 46 for ACR accessories.
Thanks to Marty for the heads up!
OP Tactical let us know last night that they now have the Crye Precision GunClip in stock in both Tan and Black. Remember, these only fit the Glock 17, 19, 22 & 23 (right hand draw) and were originally designed for use with a can attached to the pistol. As you can see the holster is also molded to fit a mounted light. Additionally, the holster mounting system is adjustable for PALS webbing or various belt sizes up to 2″ and rotates a full 360 degrees. It makes for a great chest mounted rig. The GunClip has been sought after since its debut at SHOT Show 2010.
As the name might imply, FrogLube was developed by former Navy Frogmen. Other than the fact that it works, the fact that FrogLube is “green” really sets it apart from other options on the market. Made from food-grade ingredients, it is a bio-based cleaner, lubricant and preservative. There is nothing caustic or harmful. FrogLube is non-flammable, has extremely wide temperature range and it’s nonhazardous. Human contact with FrogLube is safe since it contains no known toxins. If you wanted to, you could eat it. This means that used cleaning rags are safe to launder and that it is friendly to plastics, rubber and urethane. This means that it can be used with o-rings, nylon and rubber parts. We used up our small sample awhile back and it worked well.
Currently, FrogLube comes in two flavors, oil and paste. You use the liquid like you would any other liquid-based cleaner but the paste allows you to cram it into the recesses where it prevent corrosion from setting in. It is definitely worth looking into, particularly if you concerned about storing and using lots of chemicals.
If you haven’t heard about the Arc’teryx Dump Pouch, that’s because it doesn’t exist, at least officially. It seems that during a recent weekend outing, Tactical Fanboy observed an Army SF student in a Vickers Tactical 1911 Operators Course using an Arc’teryx chalk bag as a dump pouch for his pistol magazines. Expediency at its best and we expect to see a rush on chalk bags.
Check out the details (and a photo) on TacticalFanboy.com.
Even though the Army issued guidance last year on how to paint rifles in order to better blend in to the environment, it seems that the practice just isn’t that wide spread. One reason may be that it is so difficult to restore the weapons to inspection order. Another issue is that the guidance was only issued for rifles and carbines and not for the myriad of other weapons that find themselves on the battlefield. UPDATE: In fact, we have recently heard that there are no plans to authorize painting of additional weapons.
For the past two years, Military Wraps has produced MW Gripz. They are die-cut applique kits that can be applied at the operator level to various individual weapons. The material is also available in sheets that can be cut to shape as needed. Additionally, the non-marring material leaves no residue when removed. As you can see from the photo below, they do a great job of breaking up the visual signature of small arms.
But there’s more. During a recent demonstration, it was noted that weapons covered on MW Gripz didn’t emit a significant thermal signature. In fact, it appeared to be about half that of unprepared weapons. Based on this, Military Wraps has secured lab time in order to determine exactly how much Grips mask the weapon’s IR signature. We look forward to their report and will pass on what we find out. In the interim, MW Grips can be applied and removed repeatedly with no damage to the weapon not additional cleaning requirement. It is important to note that the current versions of Gripz is designed for use with weapons that are employed in the semi automatic role, a new version is on the way that can take the increased heat of sustained automatic fire.
Updated: Military Wraps shared these photos with us of a few weapons wrapped in the Gripz technology. As you can see, the MultiCam (oops, OCP) makes a big difference. Additionally, an evaluation by a military unit came in over the weekend from Afghanistan stated that while a single kit is designed cover two carbines it could also easily be adapted for use with other weapons. Additionally, the break up of the weapon’s outline was significant in both daylight conditions as well as under night vision devices.
MW Gripz are available in a variety of patterns and can be manufactured using to match the operational environment. For more information visit www.militarywraps.com.
Last summer we introduced you to the Shaddox Tactical .50 BMG Shell Carrier.
Since then, Shaddox Tactical has taken feedback from users in the field and added a top flap so rounds are not as exposed. Additionally, they have added a clear vinyl window on the inside of the flap for range cards or target data sheets. Just like the original, it is still designed to fit inside a cargo pocket or can be carried several to a SAW or similar sized utility pouch. The Shielded Shell Carrier is also available in a twenty round version for more standard rifle calibers such as .308 all the way up to .338 LM.
