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2nd Generation AK Ratchet Charging System

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Compatible with AK-47 and AK-74 clones, the Ratchet Charging System from Dublin AK Systems, puts the charging handle out of the way of the weapon’s action, yet doesn’t prevent the use of side mounted optics. With the increasing popularity of the AK family of weapons it is nice to see work like this being accomplished. Other than some significant cosmetic changes, the major upgrade is a non-reciprocating charging handle. Perhaps since they have licked the AK’s shortfall, they could take a look at the SCAR.

Thanks to The Firearm Blog and Strike Hold! for the heads up.

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Bulldog Equipment Weapons Bags

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Bulldog Equipment Company offers bags for a variety of weapons such as the M4, M240, M249, M24 and M82A1 Barrett .50 sniper rifle. Constructed from Â½â€ closed cell foam and 1000D Cordura, they also feature dual carrying handles as well as an outer pocket for accessories. Plus, from now until Thursday, October 7th, 2010, when you spend $100 or more on the Bulldog Online Store, receive a free Single Point Sling.

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CM901 Magazine Confirmed

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

That was quick. Less than 24 hours after our article predicting that the Magpul 20LR would be the magazine for Colt Defense, LLC’s new CM901 Modular Carbine, it has been verified by Defense Review’s David Crane who seems to have the inside scoop. Go check out the photos. That’s an interesting finish on that weapon.

DefenseReview.com

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Magpul Dynamics Presents – Art of the Dynamic Shotgun

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Coming Soon

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CM901 Patent?

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Dating from November 2006, this Colt Defense LLC patent for a “Modular Firearm” covers an M4 rifle with a magazine well that “may be replaceable and removable such that magazine well may be replaced with a different magazine well to change caliber.” There are a couple of other gems in there as well so go take a look.

Thanks to a sharp reader for the heads up!

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And You Thought It Could Only Be Done in Hollywood

Monday, September 27th, 2010

At the recent Infantry Warfighting Conference at Fort Benning, Georgia we caught up with Tyr Tactical and one item at their booth had tongues wagging; the MICO Machine Gunner Assault Pack. Designed to carry 500 rounds of belted 7.62 ammo in the pack body with another 75 rounds in the feed chute, it looks like something straight out of Hollywood. But, unlike some movie creation, this is real and actually works. Thanks to Scottsdale Gun Club, Tyr was able to demonstrate the MICO in action. It is a very specialized piece of equipment and we don’t see guys wearing this one a multi-day patrol, but it does put a lot of rounds with the weapon. The photo above features an armor vest we didn’t see at IWC and isn’t on their website. Could it be their SPD 8 entry?

According the Tyr’s Facebook page, a variant for 5.56 ammo is in the works. The 7.62 MICO Pack is available in MultiCam, Coyote, and Ranger Green.

www.TyrTactical.com

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Norgon Ambi-Catch

Monday, September 27th, 2010

The Norgon Ambi-Catch is a Commercial Off The Shelf, ambidextrous magazine release. Installation is simple and can be accomplished at the operator level, quickly replacing the issue mag catch.

Ever wonder why your M4/M16 doesn’t have an ambidextrous magazine catch? Well if you are in the Marine Corps it probably does, because in 2007 the USMC issued the Ambi-Catch, NSN 1005-01-537-6498 and authorized units to install it on their M4 and M16 rifles. Likewise if you are a Coalition Soldier. The Canadian C7/C8 rifles have long incorporated the Ambi-Catch and the new Danish M/10 also includes the device. Additionally, select units of the US Army have used the Ambi-Catch to further increase the flexibility of the M16 family of weapons.

One note of caution. The Ambi-Catch works well with military issue Multiple Magazine Holders but is not compatible with the Redi-Mag or Redi-Mod being used by many of you.

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Magpul Releases AFG2

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

While the Angled Fore-Grip (AFG) proved quite popular despite essentially changing the way many shooters hold their weapon, there were some changes that Magpul realized they wanted to make once it saw wide spread use. Rather than forcing the hand to assume a vertical grip, the AFG positions the hand in a more natural manner.

So what are those changes you might ask? As you can see from this photo provided by Magpul, almost everything has been improved. Essentially, it works in the same way as its predecessor but it is slimmed down. Additionally, the angle is shallower and it is sleeker to accommodate items mounted on side rails such as lights. Finally, this aspect of the design will allow it to fit additional rails that the original AFG had issues with. The AFG2 should be considered an enhanced design and the original pattern which is now referred to as the AFG1, will no longer be produced.

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