Category Archives: Accessories

Sneak Preview: Streamlight TLR-6 Combo Pack

About a year ago I reviewed Streamlight’s TLR-6 for the Glock-43 ; since then, this laser-light accessory, from one of the country’s leading manufacturers, has developed quite a following. A trend that is clearly visible from the number of holster … Continue reading →

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The Hartman MH1 Reflex Sight Has Landed In the US

  The ultimate red dot reflex sight, designed by Lt. Col. (Ret) Mikey Hartman, IDF sniper and founder of the sharpshooting and marksmanship school of the Israel Defense Forces, now available at retailers. Pompano Beach, Fla. (July 2016) – Hartman … Continue reading →

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Adaptive Tactical Releases Receiver Mounted Shell Carrier for Remington and Mossberg Pump Action Shotguns.

Nampa, Idaho (June 2016) –Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks and accessories, has released its new Receiver Mounted Shell Carrier, available for both Remington and  Mossberg pump action shotguns. The first product in a series of upcoming product … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT PROTAC RAIL MOUNT EnGarde ! Surefire …

The ProTac Rail Mount lights are Streamlight’s answer to Surefire’s M300B and M600U Scout lights, and what a Perry and Riposte they are. Streamlight began shipping the ProTac Rail Mount 1 and 2, the company’s newest addition to their family … Continue reading →

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Crimson Trace Offers New Kimber Options

(Wilsonville, OR)–Wilsonville, Oregon-based Crimson Trace is proud to announce that Kimber’s new Micro 9 semi-auto pistol will be equipped from the factory with Crimson Trace Lasergrips®—the new LG-409 P10 Rosewood—with a red laser sight. This new Kimber pistol is offered … Continue reading →

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STREET LEGAL RONI CHASSIS FOR YOUR G17

Pompano Beach, Fla. (June 2016) – CAA, announced that the RONI® Civilian pistol carbine conversion for the GLOCK® 17* is now shipping to distributors and dealers across the country. The RONI® Civilian in not NFA regulated, which means, you can … Continue reading →

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SNEAK PREVIEW: STREAMLIGHT PROTAC RAIL MOUNT WEAPON LIGHTS

For June, we have a review of Streamlight’s ProTac® Rail Mount 1 and Rail Mount 2 weapon lights coming your way.  These lights feature the same outstanding 10 Tap functionality in a fixed rail mount configuration to complement your modern … Continue reading →

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The First Non-NFA CAA RONI® Stabilizer Now Shipping to Distributors and Dealers

Pompano Beach, Fla. (May 2016) – CAA, developers and manufacturers of advanced battle-tested firearms accessories, announce the long awaited release of the NON-NFA RONI®. It features an officially licensed SB Tactical™ Pistol Stabilizing Brace™, and is now shipping to distributors … Continue reading →

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BURRIS XTR SIGNATURE RINGS

The famous Signature Rings go tactical Burris Signature Rings have been perennial best sellers for Burris, for very good reasons: the Pos-Align Inserts not only stop damage to the scope finish, they solve all sorts of alignment issues, and make … Continue reading →

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TrackingPoint Introduces Mil-Spec Stealth Attachments for Precision-Guided Firearms

TrackingPoint announced three new products today for night-time missions.  TorridTM Thermal Imaging, VividTM Gen-3 Night Vision, and HushTM Silencer attachments are now available for most TrackingPoint Precision-Guided Firearms.  The defense-grade products are designed to support total-darkness missions for the military, … Continue reading →

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TECHNA CLIP FOR KAHR OWNERS IS NOW AVAILABLE

  We’ve had a number of inquiries on the availability of the Techna Clip for Kahr pistol CCW. The company announced yesterday that they are now available for purchase. The Clip is part of the Kahr Concealment System and will … Continue reading →

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IWI UZI PRO SB

The UZI PRO SB features a side-folding Stabilizing Brace, produced for IWI US by SB Tactical LLC, designers and manufacturers of the original SB15 and SB47 Pistol Stabilizing Braces. Originally designed as a means for persons with limited mobility to … Continue reading →

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SWR RADIUS – WHY IT’S BETTER THAN HUMAN

The Radius is a rail mounted rangefinder capable of ranging out to a mile on a reflective target and attaching to a Picatinny rail in any orientation.  Additional features of the Radius include a user configurable display, continuous ranging for … Continue reading →

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Crimson Trace Beginnings And Ongoing Support For Glock

  In the beginning, Crimson Trace began business by machining and installing a red laser sight—the GLS-630—into a Glock pistol. Customers had to send their pistol to Crimson Trace for the modifications and installation. The affixed laser sight protruded from … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT® INTRODUCES FLAT DARK EARTH COLORS FOR SELECT TLR® MODELS

Models Offered in Flat Dark Earth and Flat Dark Earth Brown EAGLEVILLE, PA, March 11, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has introduced Flat Dark Earth and Flat Dark Earth Brown colors for … Continue reading →

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Chaos Inc. Unveils “Apollo Keymod Rail Line”

Evansville, IN (03/09/2016) Chaos Inc. unveils their newest product line Apollo Keymod Rails for various weapon platforms, including AK & Variants, Saiga 12, Saiga .308 and Vepr 12. The new Apollo Keymod Rails from Chaos Inc. are designed to improve … Continue reading →

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STREAMLIGHT INTRODUCES TLR-6 UNIVERSAL KIT

February 25, 2016–Streamlight® Inc., introduced a Universal Weapon Kit for its TLR-6® handgun light that includes a light/laser module and six interchangeable housings to fit a variety of sub-compact handguns. The housings are designed for use with more than 18 … Continue reading →

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The Apex Flat-Faced Forward Set Trigger and Apex Tuned Trigger Bar For The Walther PPQ

The Walther PPQ Flat-Faced Forward Set Trigger and Apex Tuned Trigger Bar is a direct drop-in replacement of the factory polymer trigger and factory trigger bar. The Apex design reduces pre-travel, overall trigger travel and trigger reset. It provides a … Continue reading →

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Crimson Trace Continues To Add Green Laser Options

The recent release of Crimson Trace’s Lasergrips® LG-350G with the advanced ShockStop™—designed for Smith & Wesson’s J-frame revolvers—brought the number of Crimson Trace green laser sight products to more than two dozen. And more green laser sights will be released … Continue reading →

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WITH MAGPUL AT SHOT SHOW 2016

There’s no grass growing under Magpul’s feet and consumers can expect a slew of new products from the company to start shipping in 2016. Before getting into to the traditional Magpul lines, I’d like to talk about their departure into … Continue reading →

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WITH RADETEC SAFE SHOOTING RANGE AT SHOT SHOW 2016

Who is Radetec? Rade Tecnologías specializes in research and development of new technologies with a focus on their application to firearms. They develop electronic devices that enhance the security and control in the use of firearms. The company was founded … Continue reading →

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WITH DEAD AIR ARMAMENT AT SHOT SHOW

Had a great visit with the Dead Air Armament staff at Shot. A great bunch of guys with a very impressive product line; firing their Sandman suppressor at Media Day convinced me of that.  The company produces a very high … Continue reading →

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SILENCERCO WEAPONS RESEARCH RADIUS – A RAIL MOUNTED LASER RANGE FINDER

This year’s Shot Show, we had the opportunity to get our hands on Silencerco’s Weapons Research Radius, a rail-mounted laser range finder. Besides being the first rail mounted commercial grade laser, the Radius has been designed as an extension of … Continue reading →

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Dead Air Armament’s New Pyro Tames Muzzle Blast and Recoil

  Lawrenceville, Ga. (January 2016) – Dead Air Armament announced its brand new Pyro enhanced muzzle device is now a part the Dead Air product family.   The Pyro is a unique enhanced muzzle device utilizing the industry leading Sandman … Continue reading →

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MAGPUL INTRODUCES THE PRS GEN 3 RIFLE STOCK

The PRS GEN3 is a field precision stock for AR15/M16 and AR10/SR25 platforms, featuring tool-less length of pull and cheek piece height adjustment. With solid adjustments for length of pull and cheek piece height via aluminum detent knobs, the PRS … Continue reading →

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MAGPUL READIES THE UBR 2.0

Magpul Industries announced a redesigned version of its highly successful UBR stock. The new stock will enter the market as the UBR 2, at a lower weight and 25% lower price. The company is targeting the tail end of 2016 … Continue reading →

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MAGPUL’S HUNTER 700 LONG ACTION STOCK IS ON THE WAY

Magpul Industries has announced that its Hunter 700 LA stock should be on the shelves sometime late Spring 2016. Along with the LA stock, the company will also have a number of accessories available like the Magpul Bolt Action Magazine … Continue reading →

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IWI US Expands US Manufacturing To Include Barrel Production

Harrisburg, Pa. (January 2016) –IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., and producers of the 2014 American Rifleman “Rifle of the Year” TAVOR SAR, are now expanding their manufacturing capabilities by producing cold-hammer forged barrels for … Continue reading →

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SUREFIRE XC1 NEW ULTRA-COMPACT PISTOL LIGHT

Surefire has introduced the XC1 weapon mounted light. It is SureFire’s smallest, most lightweight pistol light. It features a powerful, recoil-proof LED that’s focused by a specially developed multi-faceted reflector to create our broad 200-lumenMaxVision Beam™ perfect for illuminating and … Continue reading →

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Steiner Acquires STS AND DIFFRACTION LTD

Steiner officially announces that it has acquired two U.S. companies, the Sensor Systems Division of The O’Gara Group. The group is comprised of Sensor Technology Systems (STS) and Diffraction LTD. For more than 25 years, STS and Diffraction have provided … Continue reading →

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Scopecoat Acquires Slideboot

Virginia Beach, Va. (January 2016) – Scopecoat LLC, makers of patented optics protection for transportation and storage, has announced its acquisition of Slideboot, a handgun slide cover company previously owned by Gunhugger Enterprises, LLC of Phoenix, Arizona. Slideboot was developed … Continue reading →

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Crimson Trace Introduces Its Patented LiNQ System

Imagine a weapon mounted laser/light combination that can be controlled wirelessly, Crimson Trace did just that. The company has just announced its new LiNQ® System. This wireless and remote operation system utilizes a powered control grip to activate and operate … Continue reading →

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MAGPUL INDUSTRIES IS NOW SHIPPING THE MOE SL-K CARBINE STOCK MIL-SPEC

A drop-in replacement buttstock for AR15/M4 mil-spec carbine buffer tubes, the SL-K is designed for compact PDW style weapons or users desiring a small and light stock. This stock features a short and slim profile, a smaller rubber butt-pad with … Continue reading →

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TriggerTech Introduces The Zero Creep AR-15 Trigger

(Etobicoke, ON, Canada) – TriggerTech, a manufacturer of high-end firearm and crossbow trigger systems is proud to introduce their AR-15 Trigger.TriggerTech provides Frictionless Release Technology™, a patented free floating roller that sits between the sear and the trigger. The roller … Continue reading →

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Adaptive Tactical’s New Tac-Hammer Barrel For The Ruger 10/22

Nampa, Idaho (December 2015) – Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks and accessories, has developed a way to improve rifle accuracy, performance, shouldering and portability with the introduction of its Tac-Hammer Rigid-Core Post-Tension Barrel for Ruger 10/22, 10/22 … Continue reading →

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Hartman MH1 Reflex Sight

Tullytown, Pa. (November 2015)- Hartman Ltd., a new innovative optics company, is proud to announce the ultimate red dot reflex sight: the MH1. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of worldwide armed forces, law enforcement and sportsman alike, the MH1 … Continue reading →

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OUR 2015 HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING IDEAS

Each year we go back through many of the items we’ve had the opportunity to review and select 10 that we feel would make exceptional gifts or stocking stuffers. The selection criteria is heavily influence by function, reliability, relevance and … Continue reading →

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L3 EOTech AND THE USSOCOM SAFETY OF USE MESSAGE

There’s a lot hubbub surrounding the September 2015 USSOCOM Safety of Use Message  identifying L3-EOTech Enhanced Combat Optical Sights (ECOS) SU- 231/PEQ, NSN: 1240-01-533-0941, SU-231A/PEQ, NSN: 1240-01-587-9345, SU-231D/PEQ, NSN: 1240-01-591-7601, SU-253/PEQ, NSN: 1240-01-566-2844, and SU-264/PEQ, NSN: 1240-01-590-7763. One of the … Continue reading →

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MAGPUL INDUSTRIES IS NOW SHIPPING THE BOLT ACTION MAGAZINE WELL & PMAG 5 7.62 AC FOR THE REM 700 HUNTER STOCK

The Magpul Bolt Action Magazine Well is a drop-in solution the Remington 700 Hunter Stock. By simply removing your OEM bottom metal and our spacer from the Hunter 700 Stock, users can add this reinforced polymer trigger guard and magazine … Continue reading →

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Adaptive Tactical Unveils Three New Products for 2015 NASGW Expo & Annual Meeting

Nampa, Idaho (October 2015) – Adaptive Tactical, LLC, manufacturers of innovative firearm stocks and accessories, proudly announces that it will be unveiling three new products at the National Association of Sporting Good Wholesalers (NASGW) Expo & Annual Meeting being held … Continue reading →

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