Category Archives: Accessories

Sneak Preview: ATN’s Shot Trak HD Gun Camera

ATN’s gun camera is unique in the marketplace in that it’s the first digital action camera designed, from the ground up, to be a gun camera. It mounts on any available Picatinny rail space and can be readily switched from … Continue reading

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Crimson Trace Says: “Buy a Rail Master or Rail Master Pro and Get a Free Blackhawk! Holster…”

For a limited time, anyone purchasing a Crimson Trace Rail Master® or Rail Master Pro® will receive a FREE BLACKHAWK! Laser Holster. This special BLACKHAWK! Laser Holster, online-only, offer ends November 1, 2014 or while supplies last. Make the required … Continue reading

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LaserLyte V4 Compact Laser Now Available in Tan

When LaserLyte first introduced the V4 FSL-4T Compact Laser it was only available in black. LaserLyte is now offering the V4 Laser in Desert Tan. If you haven’t had a chance to check out this tiny laser aiming module you … Continue reading

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The Remington Group and Pelican Products Team Up…

The Remington Outdoor Company (ROC), which includes Remington, AAC, Bushmaster and DPMS brands, among others, today announced a strategic partnership with Pelican Products, Inc. This strategic alliance includes the creation of custom gun and accessory cases for each ROC brand, … Continue reading

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Crimson Trace Laserguard LG-489G For The S&W M&P Shield Is Now Shipping

Crimson Trace® announced the Laserguard® (LG-489G) green laser sight designed specifically for Smith &Wesson’s M&P SHIELD™ pistols is now shipping. This newest Laserguard® features a green diode and is designed to securely fit onto the trigger guards of the polymer-framed … Continue reading

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LaserLyteTGL Kit for the Hi-Point Pistols

  LaserLyte® introduced the newest of the TGL series for the Hi-Point pistols, featuring the LaserLyte Master Module system. The versatile Master Module fits the gun’s frame seamlessly; matching the gun’s dust cover and trigger guard with perfect fit. The … Continue reading

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Crimson Trace Can Outfit Your New M&P 22 Compact

Crimson Trace Offers Options for S&W’s Newest Pistol (Press Release) (Wilsonville, OR)—Crimson Trace, America’s recognized leader in laser sighting systems and tactical lights for firearms, offers numerous rail mounted light and laser sight options for Smith & Wesson’s newly released … Continue reading

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LaserLyte CM-MK4 Center Mass Laser Now Available on Select Taurus Pistols

LaserLyte®, has announced a joint promotion with Taurus® featuring the LaserLyte® CM-MK4, dual laser for pistols and three popular Taurus® handguns. The innovative CM-MK4 handgun laser displays a ring of red laser dots surrounding the center aiming laser for quicker … Continue reading

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Magpul Industries AFG-2 & RVG M-LOK Adapter Rails Now Shipping

M-LOK™ PRODUCTS

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Gear Review: Bushnell AR TRS-25

  Before you go out to buy a low priced entry level red dot optic for your AR, I’d like you to read my review of Bushnell’s AR TRS-25. In short, a high performance sight at an entry level price. … Continue reading

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Magpul Industries Is Adding M-LOK Compliant Mounting Accessories

Magpul’s M-LOK system is based on simplicity and versatility. By eliminating the weight and complexity of the quad rail architecture, the company has succeeded in delivering a lighter, simpler and more versatile solution. Magpul Industries has now added the cantilever … Continue reading

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Shot Trak HD Gun Camera From American Technologies Network (ATN) Is Now Shipping.

There was considerable scuttle butt about a gun camera under development by American Technologies Network on the Peninsula, more accurately South San Francisco. ATN calls it the Shot Trak HD (High Definition) Camera, and it looks like a winner. The … Continue reading

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MGI’s Rate and Recoil Reducing Buffer

For shooters all around the world less recoil is better than the inverse. One of the best recoil reducing buffers I’ve used in recent history is MGI’s. The company developed their buffer in the 1990’s, using counter poise technology developed … Continue reading

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Qioptiq GRIFFIN

UK based Qioptiq, launched GRIFFIN, a modular weapon mountable laser pointing and Illuminating device at Eurosatory 2014, in Paris. GRIFFIN incorporates a visible and IR laser designator, range finder and illumination in a Picatinny compliant package. Qioptiq describes GRIFFIN as … Continue reading

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FN Herstal Moves Closer To Integrating Weapon Mounted Systems With Modern Technology

Beretta is not the only major developer / manufacturer that is advancing weapon mounted systems integration via a powered rail with a high speed data buss. FH Herstal has got some serious plans for their highly regarded SCAR rifle. The … Continue reading

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Rippel Effect Systems AK-47 Upgrade Kit and UBL40 Grenade Launcher

Rippel Effect Systems is a South African OEM that’s been around for quite sometime, since 1995. The company develops grenade launchers, sights and an amazing upgrade kit for the Avtomat Kalashnikova. The upgrade kit can best be described as an … Continue reading

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OTIS Technology’s MSRS Rail System At A Glance

OTIS Technology has recently started shipping its new MSRS 2-piece rail system. The company designed it with the military customer in mind, so it provides strict adherence to the Mil-Spec standard, as an expedient and cost effective means for the … Continue reading

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RIANOV’s Latest Weapon Mounted Ballistic Computer

Long range precision shooters need to concern themselves with a number of variables that affect exterior ballistics and/or create errors between point of aim and point of impact. A number of approaches from several manufacturers offer integration of environmental sensors … Continue reading

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HK’s MP7A1 In A Modular Drop Leg System

Irrespective venue, if HK has a booth I’m in it. The big draw for me is not their line of excellent long guns but the HK MP7A1. I love their little blaster, and its pugnacious 4.6x30mm round. Knowing the German … Continue reading

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Laser Devices, Inc. MK3 Battle Light

I had the opportunity to test drive LDI’s ,new for 2014, MK3 Battle Light. Aside from its overall performance, which you can read about in my review, LDI has done a great job of packaging this integrated white light / … Continue reading

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Sneak Peek At My Upcoming Review Of LDI’s MK3 Battle Light

I was out last night checking out LDI’s MK3 Battle Light. Even in LO-IR the illumination was quite impressive. The Mk3 has an very nice wide beam that does a great job in and outdoors. I wanted to include vegetation … Continue reading

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Beretta’s Powered Rail System

Beretta’s Powered Rail System is based on PPI’s design but has undergone considerable development. The company plans to implement the system as part of the ARX weapon system. The rail is Picatinny compliant. The electronics consists of two isolated busses … Continue reading

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Laser Devices Inc. Now A Division of Steiner-Optik

As many of you already know, LDI, became part of the Beretta Holdings family in 2013. Also part of Beretta Holdings is Burris Optics. For a relatively short period of time, Burris handled commercial sales of LDI’s civilian product line; … Continue reading

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Coming Your Way This June

We had an opportunity to test drive the Laser Devices Inc. MK3 Battle Light so we’ll have a review of this very impressive addition to LDI’s product line. We’re also working on an AR upper build using the new OTIS … Continue reading

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Gear Review: Streamlight’s TLR-2 G

Streamlight’s TLR-2 G is a continuation of the company’s expanding professional grade weapon mounted accessories. I found it an exceptional laser / light accessory for your pistol and carbine. The green laser is highly visible in any light condition and … Continue reading

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Sneak Preview: LaserLyte FSL-4

What do you do when you have less than one inch of rail space but still need the competitive advantages of a laser aiming device? That’s a question that I’ll be answering with the last of my laser sight reviews … Continue reading

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TRACKINGPOINT Precision Guided Firearms

Trackingpoint Labs, Austin, TX,  introduced a couple of years ago technology that it markets under the trade name of XactSystem. The system consists of several assemblies, the electronic weapon trigger, laser range finder, ballistic computer and image processor all integrated … Continue reading

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Magpul Industries Announces M-LOK Modular Locking Accessory Mounting System

In the last three years or so, considerable effort has been placed into eliminating the ubiquitous cheese grater, more formally known as the quad rail. The quad rail provides 1913 Picatinny mounting surfaces at the 12o’clock, 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock … Continue reading

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Monday Morning Gun Porn: Streamlight’s TLR-2 G

This is a low level light picture of Streamlight’s TLR-2 G in action; we thought you might enjoy it. We are putting the wraps on a full review that I hope to have out for your reading enjoyment in the … Continue reading

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GEAR Review: CTC’s Rail Master Pro

Truly exceptional products need to be talked about and this is one weapon mounted laser / light that fits that description. Aluminum housing, compact and rugged design are all nice attributes that you can talk about but it’s when you … Continue reading

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Magpul Industries Is Now Shipping Accessories In Stealth Gray

Shotgun Furniture and the majority of stocks, grips, and hand guards are now shipping in Stealth Gray. Now available from dealers & distributors. Magpul has also indicated that with the launch of Stealth Gray across the board, they will be … Continue reading

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MAGPUL Industries Has Announced It’s Moving…

When the State of Colorado passed its restrictive laws prohibiting the manufacture and sale of standard capacity firearm magazines, MAGPUL Industries, a global supplier of high performance rifle magazines and accessories, rightfully made its decision to move its operations. MAGPUL’s … Continue reading

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U.S. Army Settles on G-Code and SERPA Holsters

The presolicitation, W911QY-13-R-0016, issued on 10 December 2012 sought: “The improvements sought are increased modularity including a drop-leg configuration, that can be quickly transferred to a hip configuration, as well as the capability to be worn/attached to current Modular Lightweight … Continue reading

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Magpul Industries Now Shipping The MS1 Sling

  The MS1 Sling is the newest addition to the Magpul line of rifle slings. The sling system starts with an optimized, dedicated two-point sling that doubles as a single-point sling when using optional adapters. The MS1 is based on … Continue reading

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Parabellum Armament Ready To Launch Its Ratchet Charging System (RCS) For The AK Pattern Rifle.

  Parabellum Armament Co. LLC , Grove City, Ohio took to task bringing the AK pattern rifle into the 21st Century. They initially tackled solving the problem of adding a Picatinny rail to the AK that could hold zero; one … Continue reading

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ARSENAL Inc. Releases the SM-13 Optics Mount

ARSENAL Inc. has announce the release of their new optic mount the SM-13. Some of the unique characteristics include a low profile that wraps around the receiver dust cover placing the optic directly above the bore centerline while keeping the … Continue reading

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New Accessories From MAGPUL Industries For Your Mossberg

The SGA Stock for Mossberg 500/590/590A1 is an ambidextrous, user-configurable buttstock designed to add adjustability to the Mossberg 500/590/590A1 12ga series of shotguns. Featuring a spacer system for length of pull adjustment, improved grip ergonomics, a recoil-reducing butt-pad, optional cheek … Continue reading

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MAGPUL Industries Is Now Shipping The MOE K2 Grip And MOE 1911 Panels

The MOE-K2 is a drop in upgrade for AR15/M4 pistol grips with a more vertical grip angle optimized for short LOP weapons, such as PDW (Personal Defense Weapons) configurations. It has an aggressive texture for positive weapon control and is … Continue reading

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Daniel Defense Launches The AR15 Lite Rail II

Possibly one of the most innovative and relevant firearms manufacturer in the country is Daniel Defense, located in Black Creek, GA. The company has a slew of “first in kind” achievements under its belt; a tradition that it continues with … Continue reading

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