Blue Force Gear produces a specialized variant of the VCAS called the the Vickers Cobra Sling. Offered in padded and standard versions, the name derives from the Autrialpin buckle used in the construction offering a quick-release option.
Offered in Black, Camo Green, Coyote Brown, UCP, MultiCam, Foliage Green and A-TACS AU, these are Made in USA. Remember, the Cobra buckle is a life support item and has a Berry waiver.
The XTM Handstop Kit includes one Hand Stop, one Index Panel, one full XTM Enhanced Panel, and one XTM Enhanced Half Panel. It’s Picatinny rail compatible and intended to allow for quick indexing and serves an additional advantage of keeping your fingers out of harm’s way.
The XTM Enhanced Rail Panels are a two-piece design that snap into place on a Picatinny rail in order to protect the rail sections, enhance the grip and route cables. Above you can see how they integrate with other accessories such as the Handstop.
Here we see one of B5 Systems’ new SOPMOD Bravo stocks in dipped in AOR 1 (bottom). There is also a SOPMOD stock in AOR 2 (top). They tell us that production models will feature dipped adjustment levers as well. The SOPMOD Bravo is featured on The Jack carbine, just unveiled by HSP and Bravo Company USA.
The Jack carbine from Haley Strategic Partners and Bravo Company USA is now available for sale.
Get yours at www.bravocompanyusa.com.
In October, I was asked to witness the straight on excess that was the Daniel Defense Torture Test II for TAC-TV. Host Larry Vickers did some outrageous stuff to a DDM4v1. They baselined everything off of last year’s show, but brought it up a notch (or two). Here’s a taste.
This montage gives a taste of everything that went down over those few days. They froze it, shot it, buried it, drug it behind a truck and blew it up. To find out how it fared, make sure to watch TAC-TV.
LWRCI has shared a great ShotGun News article by David Fortier on their UCIW Six8.
Check it out. www.lwrci.com/articles/SGNLWRCsix8
Back in July, a Congressman proposed an amendment to the Cyber Security Act that would ban high capacity magazines. I made this argument based on the negative effects the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 commonly referred to as the Assault Weapons Ban or AWB had on the US military. Rarely do legislators consider the second and third order affects of laws and only later, like ripples in a pond do these implications manifest themselves. Now, we can look at the AWB and its affects not only on crime but also on national defense. Please review this article but remember that it was published in July and there is currently no proposed legislation in debate.
From 1994 until 2004 the American firearms industry suffered under a form of prohibition. The “Assault Weapons Ban” not only covered weapon features but also magazines over 10 rounds. This legislation did nothing to alter crime and, once lifted did not result in any increased gun violence. Overall, it was useless legislation.
These very magazines and weapon features that were banned under the “Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994″ have been crucial to the US Department of Defense’s and our Allies small modernization as part of operations in Iraq as well as globally against piracy, terror and general mayhem. During the 10-year period of the AWB, US businesses curtailed small arms innovation. The point of a business is to make money. When there is little market for a product (as was the case during the AWB), the business case is not there to service it. This was most definitely the situation with magazines for the M9 Beretta Handgun. Many who served early in the war will remember poorly produced high capacity magazines for that weapon. This is because there was no competition in the marketplace due to a lack of market. Rather, government contractors for that magazine were able to produce products that performed poorly on the battlefield. There was no competition. There was no innovation.
Since the ban was lifted, an entire industry has grown and flourished, producing innovative solutions for both law abiding citizens and our military alike. American troops are the best equipped in the world and other countries look to us for technical innovation in small arms.
On the heels of the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado, opportunistic members of Congress have attached an amendment to (S.A. 2575) to the “Cybersecurity Act” (S. 3414) that would once again restrict these magazines that are critical to our military.
Contact your Congressional representation (switchboard 202-225-3121) and let them know how you feel about this proposed legislation and the hijacking of the Cybersecurity Act by opportunists. A strong American firearms industry contributes directly to our National Defense.
Posted during SHOT Show, January 2009. This is the Herring Modular Sporting Rifle at the time exhibited by Ares Defense.
Ares Defense Systems, Inc.
The shape of things to come? The Modular Sporting Rifle prototype may be just the thing if threatened weapon bans are enacted. Designed to fit any AR-15 style upper receiver, the MSR looks as if an M4 mated with an 870. It certainly hides some of those menacing “assault weapon” features such as pistol grips, collapsible stocks, and external mag wells. When combined with a flat top upper, you can barely tell the rifle is a black rifle.
Visit Magpod in Booth #7309 at SHOT Show.
Weapon Outfitters has the QD Brake Shield for AAC Mounts by Simplistic Shooting Solutions in stock. If you’re running an SBR with a brake, the gun can be LOUD. Some like it that way, but not everyone at the range is going to appreciate your particular taste in noise. Use the QD Brake Shield when you don’t have a suppressor in place and it will direct the gases and noise forward, away from the shooter.
According to Weapon Outfitters, this mount is compatible with AAC suppressor mounts for 5.56, and 7.62/6.8/300 BLK. If your mount fits the M4-1000, M4-2000, 762-SD, or 762-SDN-6, then this device will fit your mount.
We’ve already introduced you to a couple of Bravo Company USA’s 2013 line of rifles and accessories including HSP’s The Jack Carbine as well as the BCM RECCE-14, Mk2. From now until the opening of SHOT Show look for a daily blast of BCM greatness.
Features
BCMGUNFIGHTER Charging Handle Mod 4
BCMGUNFIGHTER Grip Mod 1
Midwest Industries #17 Drop in handguards
BCM/Troy Ind Rear sight
BCM M4 Stock
In case you’re wondering what is also in the photo, it includes:
Laser Devices DBAL A-3
Trijicon TA31 ACOG
Haley Strategic Thorntail SBR Scout Light Mount
Surefire Scout Mini
BAR Belt and USMC Reversible Shelter Half from WWII
We’ve already introduced you to a couple of Bravo Company USA’s 2013 line of rifles and accessories including HSP’s The Jack Carbine as well as the BCM RECCE-14, Mk2. Today, we get an up close look at the new BCM Comp.
The new BCM Comp is designed to reduce muzzle rise as well as flash signature in addition to noise to the shooter as well as lateral pressure for those around him. It’s threaded 1/2″ x 28 and designed for use with 5.56 weapons.
The BCM Comp is available in two models. The Mod 0 has an overall length of 1.75″ making it perfect for SBRs and the Mod 1 has an overall length of 2.125″ which is more than adequate to bring a standard 14.5″ barrel into compliance as a rifle length weapon.
This is a first look. They should be available in in stock later today.
We’ve already introduced you to a couple of Bravo Company USA’s 2013 line of rifles and accessories including HSP’s The Jack Carbine as well as the BCM RECCE-14, Mk2. Earlier today, we even debuted the BCM Comp. Turns out, today is a two-for-one with the BCM Gunfighter Ambidextrous Charging Handle.
What you are looking at here is an Ambi variant of the famous (and highly effective) BCM Gunfighter Charging Handle. There’s not much to say. It’s got all of the advantages of the BCM Gunfighter Charging Handle but it’s ambidextrous so you can release the latch with either hand.
The Grocery Getter is a kit assembled by Austere Provisions Company combining a Blue Force Gear RACKminus Chest Rig, Blue Force Gear Ten-Speed Triple M4 Pouch, and three (3) D&H 30rd Aluminum Magazines (with Magpul followers).
The Minimal Basic Load is a kit assembled by Austere Provisions Company by combining a Blue Force Gear Ten-Speed M4 Chest Rig with MOLLE and four (4) D&H Aluminum 30rd Mags (uses Magpul followers).
The only downside to these great deals is that you may well have to break out the Krylon. As you can see, the magazines, while fully functional, are Safety Orange.
War Sport Industries, LLC will display their LVOA-C at SHOT Show in the Multitasker Tools / MagPod booth #7309 with OneUp Designlab.
Lucky Gunner has undertaken a very impressive look at Brass vs Steel cased ammo for the M4-style carbine. They did a great job of mitigating variables and recording data. So much so, that this report is going to tell you a lot more than whether steel or brass cased ammo is preferable. I don’t know if they intended to from the outset, but they’ve provided the shooting community with a much larger look at several brands of ammunition and how they perform and affect the carbine.
It’s well laid out, in an easy-to-read format with plenty of photos, videos, and graphs. But there’s no point in me extracting tidbits of data from their report to provide here as it’s a rather vast resource that I’m sure gunners and manufacturers will reference for some time to come. It’s well worth a full read. No, I take that back. This is a must read if you are serious about the carbine.
I am very impressed. Well done gentlemen.
BHI has announced that Tom Kivlehan is coming on board as their Master Gunsmith and Firearms Manufacturing Project Manage. I’ve known Tom since his H&K days. Congrats!
Blackheart International is pleased to announce that Thomas Kivlehan, Jr. (USMC retired) has joined the BHI team in the role of Master Gunsmith and Firearms Manufacturing Project Manager for the company’s firearms division. Kivlehan’s decades of experience in firearms manufacturing, research and development, machining skills, NATO and foreign weapons expertise, and his years working with some of the top firearms manufacturers in the industry will be called upon as BHI launches its expansion phase of light arms development and production.
Kivlehan has logged 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he has served as a Rifleman, Small Arms Repairman, Ordnance/Logistics Chief, Maintenance Chief, Small Arms Instructor, and worked in the Rifle Team Equipment Shop in Quantico. After leaving the Corps, Kivlehan worked as a USMC System Command liaison to various firearms manufacturers. In the private industry arena, Kivlehan has held various consultant, gunsmith, machinist, instructor and R&D positions with such names as H&K, Armalite, Kimber, FNH and U.S. Repeating Arms. Some career highlights include Kivlehan’s work on the USMC M40A3 Sniper Rifle, M14 Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR), M82A1 Barrett .50 caliberSASR, MEUSOC .45 caliber pistol, competition and tactical M16A2/M4 rifles/carbines. On the commercial side, Kivlehan was a Law Enforcement Armorer Instructor for Armalite, assisted in R&D, testing and production of the K22 and 84M rifles for Kimber, served as Program Manager of the HK416 rifle and 40mm Grenade Machine Gun for H&K Defense, fabricated the first FNH USA Special Police Rifle (SPR) and assisted in the development of the first FNH Tactical Shotgun. In addition, Kivlehan has built numerous custom sniper rifles (bolt action and M1A/M14), 1911-style pistols, revolvers and shotguns.
“With Tom joining the BHI team,” says Blackheart International COO Travis Ernst, “we will be able to continue to provide expert level gunsmithing, as well as develop new and innovative enhancements to our current firearms lineup. Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will enable us to continue to provide the quality and expertise that our customers expect from BHI. Tom’s background will also be instrumental in Blackheart International Training’s upcoming military and law-enforcement armorer courses for foreign weapons, ARs and pistols, so our clients should stay tuned for upcoming course offerings.” In addition to heading up BHI’s manufacturing of premium AR-15 rifles, AR57 rifles and specialized AK rifles, Kivlehan will manage the company’s gunsmithing service operation, which includes rebarreling, pillar bedding, custom machining and action blueprinting for bolt-action rifles, and trigger work, sight installation, guide rod upgrades, custom modifications and general service for pistols and revolvers. Finally, Kivlehan will apply his precision long-range rifle manufacturing experience to providing BHI customers with the most accurate customized bolt-action rifles available anywhere.
[NOTE: Tom will be at the SHOT show in Las Vegas next week. Stop by the BHI booth (#20214) and talk to him about your custom firearms or armorer instruction needs.]
Today’s installment in our BCM SHOT Show countdown is the BCM RECCE-16 Mod 2 Series. In case you’ve missed it, we’ve already covered the highly anticipated BCM Comp and BCM Gunfighter Ambidextrous Charging Handle.
Features
BCM Mid 16, Mid length gas, 1/7, HPT/MPI barrel
Centurion C4 12” Handguard
BCMGUNFIGHTER Charging Handle Mod 4
BCMGUNFIGHTER Grip Mod 1
BCM/Troy Ind Rear sight
B5 Systems SOPMOD Bravo Stock
Geissele/ALG Advanced Combat Trigger
In case you’re wondering what is also in the photo, it includes:
Nightforce 2.5-10×24 Riflescope
GDI P-ROM L-Model™ 25 MOA Rifle Optic Mount
Laser Devices DBAL A3
Haley Strategic Thorntail Light Mount
Inforce 6VX
Impact Weapons Components Handstop
Harris Bipod BRM-S and LaRue Tactical LT130 QD Mount
Aimpoint Micro T-1 2MOA with Larue Tactical LT724 Angled QD mount
Smith Optics Boogie Regulator
Glock 21SF with Surefire X300 and Surefire DG Switch + Haley Strategic Skimmer Trigger
Kifaru Molle Express
Look for the new line in Spring 2013.
Operators Suppressor Systems has launched a new site featuring their octagonal, modular suppressor designs. Go over and visit and spend some time acquainting yourself with them. You’re going to see some things you haven’t seen before.
