
Here is a preview of TangoDown’s new SCAR panels. Originally developed for FN’s SCAR program, they have actually been around for a couple of years but were not available to the public. Since I’ve been using them since early 2007, some of you sent emails asking what they were and where to get them after noticing them in photos on my site. Well, they will finally be released commercially in a few months. While I like TangoDown’s original rail panels, I REALLY like the new ones. Thinner, lighter, grippier, faster…well, maybe not faster, but the first three.
The Addax GPU (Gas Piston Upper) from Addax Tactical is a series of complete uppers utilizing the Primary Weapon Systems (PWS) AR-15 gas piston conversion system combined with high-quality AR-15 parts and components. Addax Tactical is a certified PWS gas system conversion installer, but they wanted to take it a step further. Instead of only assembling components into complete uppers, Addax has been working with PWS to make some refinements to the system which are seen here on their Combat GPU.
BlueForceGear has introduced a new verison of their padded VCAS (Vickers Combat Application Sling) utilizing printed camouflage webbing and a new acetal adjuster (AA - double ‘A’). It’s called the VCAS Padded Double A Model.
The Spike’s Tactical ST-22 Upper is a complete drop-on .22LR upper receiver for any AR15-type rifle, converting it to shoot inexpensive .22LR ammunition. Whether it’s for fun, plinking or training, a conversion upper for an AR15 is quickly becoming a popular accessory for AR owners out there.
The ACOG RCO QD Mount is designed for Trijicon TA31RCO (Rifle Combat Optic) ACOG scope, which is essentially a TA31 with a special reticle designed for the USMC. There are different variants of the TA31RCO; one of them is for the M4A1 and another for the M16A4. One of the issues with the M16A4 in service with the USMC is the non-collapsible, full length A2 stock. The long length of this stock can cause issues when wearing body armour as the stock is too long to allow proper eye relief with magnified optics.
The Cree Q5 LED Drop-in Lamp from TNVC (Tactical Night Vision Company) is an LED replacement lamp for any flashlight that uses SureFire P60 or P61 lamp modules. It drops in without any alteration or spacer needed, and provides 256 lumens of intense white light. This drop-in lamp triples or quadruples the output from any 6P-type flashlight.
Many shooters are already familiar with Maglula Ltd., and their innovative magazine loaders. I’ve been using one for my AR15 for a number of years. Their newest offering is the StripLULA, which loads M16/AR15 magazines using stripper clips or loose rounds. I’ll also cover some of their LULA models for other weapons in this writeup, including the UpLULA for pistols.
LaRue Tactical offers two offset flashlight mounts; the LT-606 single light mount and the LT-607 double stack light mount.
The LT-606 single light mount consists of a base with two rings that sit in channels and are attached to it with screws. The rings move down in their channels when the screws are tightened, and clamp the light body to the base. The rings are available in three diameters to fit a variety of lights and lasers body diameters - 1.040″, 0.830″ and 0.760″.