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As 5.56mm ammunition prices have more than doubled over the past couple of years like the price of gas, and don’t seem to be going down anytime soon, I’ve been shooting a dedicated .22lr upper on my AR-15 lowers for plinking, close-range (less than 25 yards) drills and practice, and just plain fun. I use the BDM (Black Dog Machine) magazine. It holds 27 rounds of .22lr and comes in skinny and full size. I use the full size which looks like a regular 30-round magazine and fits into 30-round mag pouches. My only gripe with the BDM mag is that it’s hard to load, once you get past 15 round or so. You have to push each round down with the one you’re trying to insert, and it’s not easy with the curvature of the .22lr case. The result: sore and tired fingers. So I made my own ‘Ghetto’ thumb loader.
EMDOM USA/MM Gunslinger Sling
August 3rdEver since EMDOM USA and I introduced the URS (Universal Rig Strap) Sling two years ago, I’ve had numerous requests and inquiries from URS Sling users for a single or two-point sling that was compatible with the connector that the URS uses. The connector attaches to the receiver end plate, or to a swivel at the rear of the stock, and uses a female SR buckle. As far as I know, it’s not compatible with any other sling. URS users wanted a sling that could be attached to the URS connector for stand-alone use, when not using a rig. In response to those requests, EMDOM is now offering a sling that URS users can use without having to remove the connector from their weapon. It’s called the Gunslinger Sling.
Aimpoint’s CompM4 Red Dot Sight is the latest CCO (Close Combat Optic) adopted by the U.S. Army, beating out its competitors in the Army’s competition for a new CCO to replace the CompM2. The CompM4 is even more rugged than its predecessors, and has a battery life that pretty much eliminates battery life as an issue.
Ever since a TangoDown vertical grip mated to a LaRue locking lever mount was spied in some of MFingar’s (LaRue’s photographer extraordinaire) photos, LaRue has been under constant urging to offer something like that. Bowing to the pressure, LaRue Tactical has come out with their FUG (Forward Universal Grip) which is a vertical grip based around their renowned adjustable locking lever mount. It comes with three different end caps to give the user a choice of three different configurations to suit their shooting style.
Magpul Industries CTR Stock
July 1stThe CTR (Compact/Type Restricted) stock from Magpul Industries is a very lightweight and sturdy replacement for the standard M4 carbine collapsible stock with a unique friction lock feature that eliminates any wiggle or play. It’s available in two versions; one for mil-spec receiver extensions (buffer tubes) and one for commercial receiver extensions.
EMDOM USA/MM Ammo SAC (Soft Ammo Can)
June 25thHere’s the next accessory for shooters that I’ve come up with, in collaboration with EMDOM USA. Are you tired of bringing your loose ammo to the range in ratty plastic or mesh bags, tearing at the seams with rounds falling out of splitting sides and open tops? Do you wish ammo cans were lighter and didn’t take up space when empty? Do you hate the noise ammo cans make when they’re half full and fall over when you’re turning in the car? Do you wish ammo can handles were more comfortable to carry? Well, I’ve got the solution for you - the EMDOM USA/MM Ammo SAC (Soft Ammo Can).
We first saw the prototype of the TangoDown BGV-MK46 vertical grip with ADM (American Defense Manufacturing) quick-release rail mount at the 2008 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Well, the new TD/ADM vertical grip is finally here and will be available shortly from TangoDown dealers. The new ADM-mount grips are quick-release versions of TangoDown’s existing models; the Standard length with tape switch pocket, the Standard length with ITI (Insight Technology Inc) tape switch pocket, and the Stubby (K) version. All are available in Black, Flat Dark Earth and Foliage Green.
BlueForceGear Padded VCAS Sling
May 24thBlueForceGear has introduced a padded version of their VCAS (Vickers Combat Application Sling) featured in the writeup above. The padded version of the VCAS has the addition of a 22″ length of 2″ closed cell foam pad inside 2″ tubular webbing which helps distribute the load over a wider area with increased comfort.
The padded VCAS has all the same features of the original VCAS; constructed of the same 1.25″ nylon webbing with quick-adjust metal pull slider and tab for shortening or lengthening the sling on the fly.