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A Holster for Your Grenade Launcher

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Overall, Soldiers like the new M320 40mm Grenade Launcher but prefer to carry it in the stand alone configuration due to its weight and attached aiming device. Employing the weapon in this fashion also has the added bonus that the Grenadier will concentrate on using the launcher as a primary weapon rather than an add-on the M16/M4.

The issue with this is how to carry it. Soldiers have dreamed up several Rube Goldberg contraptions to secure the weapon when not in use. However, the best answer I have seen is the Grenade Launcher Holster from S&S Precision. Available in left and right versions, the mounting systems allows the holster to be attached to the armor at virtually any angle. Since most troops use the launcher with butt stock, there is also a paddle available for the holster to allow it to be hip mounted.

The launcher is held in place by a molded plastic shroud that grips the barrel. Additionally, the barrel sits atop a plug that features an O ring designed to keep debris out of the muzzle. The Grenade Launcher Holster also comes with a bungee to further secure the weapon when needed.

I highly recommend that Grenadiers take a look at this solution. It is also something that the folks at PM-Individual Weapons should consider. Interested parties should email S&S Precision.

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US PALM AK30 Magazine Now Available

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Scottsdale Gun Club has just added the AK30 magazine from US PALM to their website. The name is pretty self-explanatory. It is a 30 round polymer magazine for the 7.62 x 39 AK family of weapons. The five sided box design eliminates a removable floor plate found on other magazines. The AK30 has a unique low-friction semi-floating follower that is slotted to allow for easy magazine cleaning and hassle-free maintenance. It can be cleaned with simple soap and water and dry material flows free through the vented follower design. The chromium-silicon spring that is heat treated, stress relieved and Mil-Spec corrosion resistant coated so cleanings or exposure to the elements won’t result in rust. Life expectancy for this spring is 100,000+ cycles. The AK30’s locking surfaces are reinforced by a stainless steel cage that has been molded into the entire top of the magazine. Additionally, the front and rear of the magazine integrate a serrated surface and the flat sides are molded in a waffle pattern. Another interesting feature is the angle on the toe of the AK30 making it possible to use a vertical fore grip. Available in Black and Flat Dark Earth from sgcusa.com.

If you need a way to carry your new mags in style you might want to check out the AK Attack Rack (AKAR). It holds 4 AK30 magazines (or similar) as well as 4 pistol magazine which will also accommodate most high-cap pistol magazines, a folding knife, mini-gas canister, or similar sized items. Additional mags can be stored in the hidden universal pocket. Berry compliant and manufactured from Cordura and ITW buckles the AKAR is offered in Black, Coyote, Khaki, and MultiCam.

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M240 Combat Ammo Pack

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

The major weak point with the current ammo pack for the M240 is that it you can’t add ammo to the belt while it is attached to the weapon. An enterprising Army NCO suggested that the Army’s Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) develop something that allowed access to the ammo while the bag is fitted to the weapon. Teaming with Savit Corporation, evaluations of both 50 and 100 round variants were accomplished. Users from the Infantry and Special Forces community recommended the 50 round Combat Ammo Pack which is now available. The new design replaced the one-piece steel collar with a split design incorporating spring-loaded latches to facilitate quick access to the ammunition within. The pouch assembly was designed with a combination of snaps and hook and loop fasteners on one side. These fasteners serve to close the pouch assembly but allow quick access to the end of the ammo belt when needed. The new Combat Ammo Pack is available from Rally Point Tactical.

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Small Arms Collimator

Monday, March 8th, 2010

At the recent NAVEXFOR expo in Virginia Beach I was introduced to the Small Arms Collimator (SAC). It is an optical device that allows shooters to confirm zero and/or re-zero weapons without live fire.

Rather than batteries it relies on a Tritium light source so it can be used day or night. When properly employed the Collimator provides zero accuracies within 1 MOA. Since no rounds need be fired zero can be checked in the field and the SAC is not only compatible with iron sights but with optical and night vision sights as well. Additionally, it is available for a wide variety of small arms including the M16 family of weapons.

The SAC is manufactured in the UK by Pyser-SGI, Ltd and offered exclusively in the US by Telluric Group. Visit Telluric Group for additional information on the Small Arms Collimator.

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Guns & Coffee Patch Proceeds Go To SOWF

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

OP Tactical is selling Guns and Coffee patches in honor of the idea that a certain java joint is sticking to their guns despite pressure from the Brady bunch. So show your support for second amendment rights by wearing a Guns and Coffee patch and go drink a cup of lifer juice. Even better, $2 of each patch will go to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Patches are available in 2.75″ and 3.5″ in full color as well as a MultiCam-compatible color scheme.

www.optactical.com

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Ace LTD Hammer Stock

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Ace Ltd has just released the Hammer M4 collapsible butt stock which was designed with input from special operations soldiers. They claim the stock is the strongest AR 15 series stock in the world because it dispenses with the polymer so prevalent in today’s designs and uses an all aluminum frame contoured for use against doors, windows or opponents in close quarter battles. It’s adjustable to seven positions, provided by a lockable lever, and the design also features an adjustable aluminum cheek piece and roller bearings which eliminate rattle when running. Additionally, four sling mount positions are provided. The Hammer stock is designed to be used with or without body armor. Accessories such as recoil pad or rubber butt pads to increase length of pull are also available. Visit J&T Distributing.

-Mike Perry

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Stark Equipment Corp Introduces Fore Grip

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

If you like the Stark pistol grips then their new fore grip might just be right up your alley. Designed to fit a Picatinny rail, the SE-3 is available with or without a pressure switch cutout enabling the user to attach almost any size pressure pads quickly and securely. Additionally, the VFG is reversible, making it ambidextrous for switch positioning. The base is flared allowing a secure grip which accommodates all hand sizes. Stark has also incorporated a storage compartment in the grip for batteries or other equipment, secured by a rubber plug. The is available in Black, Green, Earth as well as a slightly more expensive Desert Digital camouflage pattern. The SE-3 will be available beginning April 1st from www.starkequipment.com.

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New RPG Backpacks from BHI

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Go anywhere in the developing world and you are going to run across the RPG-7 or one of its clones. Up until now, if you needed to schlep its rockets around you were stuck with a rather spartan and often poorly made backpack. Notice I said, “Up until now” because Blackheart International has just released three new backpacks designed specifically for RPG ammo. These days, when I think about Soviet bloc weapons I think about Blackheart. They have really gone all out to develop effective training materials as well as identify accessories for small arms. Now that they have turned their attention to the RPG-7 you can carry it with ease. The packs all take their basic design from the issue items but let’s face it. The launchers themselves aren’t the paragon of manufacturing excellence and the backpacks were almost an afterthought. On the other hand, the new BHI packs will stay secured and not soak up water like a sponge as the older “issue” packs are known to do. You can see the three models in the photo below.

RPG Rocket Quiver This pack will hold two fully assembled rockets complete with attached boosters and the flap secured!

RPG Gunner Backpack This pack has four compartments that will hold two rocket main bodies and two separate boosters.

RPG Assistant Gunner Backpack This version holds three rocket main bodies and three boosters.

Internal configurations vary but regardless of pack model rockets and boosters are secure via a tri-fold flap system and the outer closure relies on the dependable, yet simple staple fastener closure used by the Spanish Army for for over twenty years. A modernized version of the non-mechanical closure used on the US M1956 ammo pouch, you simply pull the tab and it comes open. Additionally, an oil bottle/spare parts pouch is found inside the top flap. In addition to padded shoulder straps the packs all feature sternum and waist belts to help stabilize the load while moving rapidly under fire. They are available in Black, OD Green, Coyote and UCP.

To order visit www.BHIgear.com.

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