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Triggrcon 18 – Fortis Manufacturing

July 27th, 2018

The Lightweight Endplate (LE) was designed to eliminate the requirement to stake Receiver Extension Castle Nuts.

It comes in two styles, the K1 is a tapered thread and the K2 uses an Omega Clip which slides into a slot and captures everything together. Either version requires just 15 inch pounds of pressure to install.

www.fortismfg.com

Triggrcon 18 – New Products from Maxim Defense

July 27th, 2018

Maxim Defense has been doing some great work for the AR platform in two primary areas, Collapsible Stocks and Handguards. Both of the new products they showed me support this work.

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Max-Stax are M-LOK compatible Picatinny rail sections. What makes these different is that they can be stacked against one another, with no wasted rail space. Seen here mounted to Maxim Defense’s Slimline M-LOK Handguards, Max-Star come in 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 section bricks.

Next Generation Buffer System

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The Next Generation Buffer System Introduces six new buffers, each with the type and Wright engraved on the head.

S1 – 3.30 oz
S2 – 3.90 oz
H1 – 4.35 oz
H2 – 4.65 oz
H3 – 4.90 oz
P – 7.25 oz

Maxim also plans to introduce two more Action Spring (Light and Heavy), offering customers up to 15 Buffer and Spring combinations, to support virtually any AR build.

In the photo you also get a sneak peek of their upcoming Gen 2 SCW stock system. It will include a proprietary Bolt Carrier Group, but it incorporates an anti-tilt feature, although the Buffer itself has the same internal structure as the other Next Generation Buffers.

www.maximdefense.com

Triggrcon 2018

July 27th, 2018

I’m on the ground at Triggrcon 2018, in sunny Bellevue, Washington.

Yesterday, they held a great range day.

Unity Tactical FUSION Friday

July 27th, 2018

FUSION, by Unity Tactical, is a system of modular, multi-purpose components that provide end users unparalleled flexibility in mounting accessories to weapon platforms.  It offers complete control in attachment of lights, lasers, sights, and other equipment to achieve complete integration, optimal placement, lightest weight, and most economy of space.

FUSION Config 6A BreakOut

This FUSION configuration features the Micro Hub 2.0, Backup Iron Sight – Fixed, and Ring Light Mount – 1”.  It’s a compact way to attach the most common handheld lights to a weapon.  In this case, a Surefire Fury is mounted directly to the Micro Hub, keeping it close to the rail and above the bore.  Above bore light mounts are great for making sure your light clears a barricade.  This placement is also ideal for tailcap activation with the thumb, that doesn’t require breaking of the shooting grip.  Using handheld lights on a gun is an economical way of creating a weapon light.  It’s a great way to set up a patrol or home defense carbine.  The Ring Light Mount – 1” accepts most Surefire and Streamlight handheld lights.  The FUSION Backup Iron Sight – Fixed is a rock solid front sight for AR-pattern and similar rifles.  The ribbed rear surface eliminates glare from light, naturally and quickly drawing focus to the front sight post.  The Front sight post is an off the shelf component that is fully compatible with aftermarket posts and is adjustable for elevation.

FUSION Config 6B BreakOut

FUSION components are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and MILSPEC Type 3 anodized.  Designed and made in the US from US materials and good ole’ fashioned American innovation.  FUSION is the original and best modular accessory mounting system.  Make your gear work for you, not the other way around.

FUSION components are available from Unity Tactical and authorized dealers to build your perfect setup.

www.unitytactical.com

Magpul Pink Bunny Of Death T-Shirt

July 27th, 2018

This T-shirt immortalizes the infamous Pink Bunny Of Death.

www.magpul.com/products/magpul-fine-cotton-pink-fluffy-bunny-of-death-t-shirt

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Pub Shorts

July 27th, 2018

All new FirstSpear Pub Shorts are here! Built with the same 330D Ambush used in the FS Wind Cheater the Pub Shorts have a casual design you can wear anywhere from the range to the pub. Featuring an elastic internal waist band for a comfort fit and a durable water repellant finish.

Built true to size. Made in the USA with USA Materials.

www.first-spear.com

US Army Issues Prototype Opportunity Notice for Sub Compact Weapon System

July 27th, 2018

Leveraging similar Other Transactional Authorities used conduct the Next Generation Squad Automatic Weapon program, the US Army wants to give up to six companies an opportunity to offer a, “highly concealable SCW system capable of engaging threat personnel with a high volume of lethal force while accurately firing at close range with minimal collateral damage.” The weapon should be optimized for shooting 147 grain 9mm.

This Prototype Opportunity Notice OTA has a goal of delivering a quantity of 15 functional weapons with Slings & Manuals, 40 – 20 round magazines and 80 – 30 round magazines, 5 cleaning kits, 3 suppressors, 2 specialized tool kits (if required for assembly/disassembly), and spare parts, within 30 days after award. If successful, a follow-on production OTA or Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based award, may be made to one offeror for up to 350 SCW systems, which may include an option for additional quantities up to 1,000 SCW systems that may be exercised in quantities no greater than 350 SCW systems.

Once again, the requirement for the SCW is because the United States military operations take place worldwide and in all types of terrains as well as under every environmental condition. The Secretary of the Army and/or the Chief of Staff approves senior commanders and key personnel as High Risk Personnel (HRP). HRPs are authorized a Personal Security Detail (PSD), which are assigned to guard against outlined threats. To address this operational need, PSD military personnel require weapons with greater lethality than pistols that are more concealable than rifles. The ultimate objective of this program is to acquire a highly concealable Sub Compact Weapon (SCW) system capable of engaging threat personnel with a high volume of lethal force while accurately firing at close range with minimal collateral damage.

To learn more, visit www.fbo.gov.

Grey Ghost Precision Combat Pistol

July 27th, 2018

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With today’s Triggrcon Range Day, the cat’s out of the bag on Grey Ghost Precision’s Combat Pistol.

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greyghostprecision.com