Have you ever wondered about GLOCK’s maritime spring cups? The maritime spring cups are often sold as a way to lighten your trigger, keep your GLOCK running under water, or even allow GLOCKs to keep functioning with debris in the striker channel… but do they really do everything that some people claim?
The YouTube channel TWANGnBANG recently posted an excellent video that really puts the microscope on these tiny GLOCK parts. If you shoot GLOCKs, this video is well worth your time.
Shellback Tactical is understandably proud about some recent news. Their Banshee Plate Carrier has been approved for individual officer purchase by LAPD. I reviewed the Banshee and found to be an excellent value so I am not surprised to see this kind of recognition.
From their release:
The BANSHEE RIFLE PLATE CARRIER-(BLACK) Part# 814773 has just been approved by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on their approved gear list. Officers can now purchase and use the BANSHEE along with the below accessories for the Banshee. This was a long process where we worked closely with the LAPD through the T&E process. We are excited and honored to have made it through their approval process.
Accessories that can be used with the Banshee Plate Carrier
Shoulder Pad Accessory Set of 2 Black One Size 820510
Molle Taser Holster Black Left Hand 814513
Molle Taser Holster Black Right Hand 956343
MX5000 Radio Pouch Black One Size 812322
MOLLE Shingle Pistol Enhanced Mag Pouch Black Single 812203
MOLLE Shingle Pistol Enhanced Mag Pouch Black Double 812208
MOLLE Shingle Pistol Enhanced Mag Pouch Black Triple 812213
MOLLE 7X8 SIDE PLATE POCKETS Black One Size 820875
Check out the Banshee PC on ShellbackTactical.com.
This PC is making a name for itself.
The SIRT Training Pistols from Next Level Training have received quite a bit of praise from many shooters… or at least many GLOCK shooters. Until now, shooters who have chosen a handgun other than GLOCK, like the popular Smith and Wesson M&P, have been left out in the cold. That is all about to change.
Next Level Training will soon be releasing a SIRT Training Pistol that approximates the M&P. The target release date is mid-2012. Keep an eye on the Next Level Training website for details.
If you plan on purchasing a PWS FSC556, beware of counterfeits. The knock-offs come complete with copied packaging though it is of lower quality. Additionally, the knock-off muzzle device has a low quality finish and visible machine marks.
A while back, I wrote a post called “Make Mine Mom and Pop” about my strong preference to shop with smaller gear makers. The article talks about the three main reasons I prefer smaller makers: communication, willingness to customize, and attention to detail. There is a fourth reason that I thought of at the time but didn’t write about which was how much more nimble a smaller maker can be. They can out-maneuver a larger maker when time is a key factor in the success of a piece of gear. The new Blackjack Battery Brick from Fight and Flight Tactical is a prime example of what I mean.
Two days ago, James G of Death Valley Magazine, asked on his Facebook if anyone could come up with a pouch that could hold 20 AA batteries. Within 4 hours of that post, Dave at Fight and Flight had designed, prototyped, produced, photographed, and shared a pouch that met James’ requirements. How cool is that?
You can check out the new Blackjack Battery Brick at FightandFlight.com. The AA version will work with CR123A batteries if you leave the center loop open and there is also a AAA version.
