Manticore Arms released an image of their latest Slider Stock prototype for the CZ Scorpion EVO. This most recent iteration should be close to the actual production stock that will go into production soon. I’ve always appreciated Manticore Arms willingness to support niche firearms with great quality accessories.
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Magpul DAKA Pouches
One of the coolest things about watching Magpul is that their big ideas have never been limited to just firearms and related accessories. The new DAKA Pouches are a prime example. On one hand, it would be easy to write them off as just a zippered pouch not unlike the ones you used to store your pencils inside your Trapper Keeper. On the other, there is a level of refinement and innovation built into this pouch that assures us that Magpul is still Magpul even as they venture further and further from firearms.
Check out all three sizes of the DAKA Pouches at Magpul.
From Magpul:
The Magpul DAKA Pouch, designed to bring organization to the dusty, dirty, and muddy world we work and play in.
Made from polymer infused textiles that are welded on all seams and use a genuine YKK® water resistant zipper. The construction methods and materials used mean that these pouches are at home in hard use applications like tool storage or bulk storage of your reloaded ammunition as well as lighter duties like organizing your personal electronic accessories. Although these pouches are not 100% water proof (read submersible…) they will keep your items dry under most wet weather situations making them a great choice for most outdoor adventures.
Made in the U.S.A.
Features:
- Large Pouch size 9″x13″
- Reinforced polymer fabric with anti-slip texture
- Welded construction creates permanent impenetrable seals
- YKK AquaGuard® water repellant zipper
- 550 paracord with heat shrink tubing for enhanced grip, even with gloves
- Paint pen dot matrix debossed into body for identification marking
- Carabiner attachment points
AK105 Style Gas Blocks in Production at DDI
DDI is cooking up all kinds of interesting things ahead of this year’s SHOT Show. They will be set up in the NEXT area in booth N406. If you checkout their booth, you may be able to put eyes on the new AK105 style gas block that they are producing.
The AK105 style gas blocks incorporate the front sight into the gas block. Moving the front sight back to the gas block reduces weight and opens up interesting opportunities for the front end of the AK. That includes different muzzle devices and easier barrel shortening for both SBRs or permanently attached muzzle devices.
DDI is already showing off (pics below) an AK that makes the potential for such a modification apparent. Hopefully, they work the AK105 style gas blocks into their current production AKs. Better yet, it would be great to see a production AK with a 14.5″ barrel and permanently attached muzzle device on dealer shelves.
Check out Destructive Devices Industries.
VG6 Precision EPSILON AK
VG6 Precision’s EPSILON muzzle device is now available for the AK-47/AKM. The EPSILON AK is a hybrid muzzle device that combines brake, comp, and flash suppressor functionality to reduce recoil, muzzle rise, and flash. It is machined from 17-4PH stainless steel and nitride finished.
Check out the VG6 Precision EPSILON AK.
Features:
- Material: 17-4ph® Heat Treated Stainless Steel
- Finish: BLACKNITRIDE™
- Surface Hardness: 68RC
- Caliber: 7.62 x 39mm Only
- Thread: 14×1.0 LH
- Weight: 2.24oz
- Indexing pin slot for standard AK47 muzzle device retention
- Includes crush washer (not needed if using indexing pin)
Blue Force Gear ULoop
The ULoop from Blue Force Gear is a new sling mounting accessory that was first debuted on the AK Sling Version 5. The ULoop is similar in appearance to Blue Force Gear’s UWL in that is has a coated steel cable loop and sling attachment point. However, the ULoop takes an evolutionary step beyond the UWL by allowing the user to open and close the steel cable loop.
This unique functionality makes the ULoop a suitable replacement for snap hooks, HK style hooks, and more. It is quieter and less prone to accidental opening than steel hooks like the HK style hook. It is also easier on the sling webbing than stamped steel sling hooks.
The ULoop is perfect for use on the AK’s front sling attachment point, FN SCAR sling attachment points, or any other rifle with small, loop style sling attachment points. It may also be useful for improvising sling attachments by looping it through holes in a hand guard or buttstock. Like the UWL, I expect users will find many interesting ways to solve sling mounting problems with the ULoop.
Check out the ULoop at Blue Force Gear.