Vltor Weapons Systems has announced that they have reached an amicable agreement with Magpul and are dropping the patent infringement suit filed last October according to an Vltor press release. Vltor went on to further state they are happy with the settlement that fully protects their interests but that further details would not be forthcoming.
According to information from Numrich Arms, they have purchased KBI lock, stock, and barrel and should have a handle on inventory by May. Unfortunately, KBI closed its doors in January after, shall we say, having been over come by events. They always held a great reputation, importing numerous firearms from a variety of manufacturers. Their latest coup was to have been the Tavor. Unfortunately, if it is the object of your desire you are going to have to wait a bit longer while someone else finalizes a deal to sell the rifle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
