Comments for Jerking the Trigger

Comment on Review: MagPod Prototype by Matt

Matt — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:36:47 +0000

That has not been my experience but I guess it is theoretically possible. I get on my rifles aggressively when dropping into the prone but I don’t slam them into the ground or put all my weight on them.

I (and many others smarter than me with LOTS of rounds downrange) have used the magazine mono-pod technique with great success with aluminum mags. I do like to use a Magpul oriented with the loop running front to back in order to protect the baseplate retention tabs on the bottom of magazines from hard surfaces.

Comment on Review: MagPod Prototype by James

James — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:24:32 +0000

Doing this with standard GI mags can cause issues due to overinsertion. It’s not that they’re necessarily bad quality, it’s just that they weren’t designed with that in mind.

That being said, I’ve done it with PMAG’s plenty. The last few times I qualified in the Army, I monopodded with my personal PMAG’s for the “prone unsupported” bit. Never had a single issue with it, and it seemed to help with hitting torso targets at 250-300 meters.

Comment on ESEE Candiru and Laser Strike Pre-Orders by Dan

Dan — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:36:34 +0000

Nice! $50 isn’t cheap for the Candiru but it’s USA made and all that jazz. Would love to see it closer to like $35. I’d buy it in an instant if that were the case. I’ll probably check one out either way, they are just too cool to pass up.

Comment on Magazine Management by Alan Murdock

Alan Murdock — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:35:48 +0000

Matt!
Awesome article! I just posted a video last week that went over the orientation of pistol mags. I like how you make the point and encourage the reader to experiment to reach their greatest speed.

Comment on UW GEAR Joins JTT by Dedicatedpro

Dedicatedpro — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:34:17 +0000

I have used several tactical apparatus carrying units in the last 23 years of my professional life from SWAT operations to PSD work. One thing that I’ve noticed is that when you start adjusting, trying on, inserting equipment into the rig, that is where you notice whether or not something “feels” like it’s going to “carry the load” or if you’re going to shoulder the load (the last is not meant in a good way). When you put a tactical vest, chest rig, etc., on to go to work, you can actually feel whether it’s durable or not, comfortable or not and in some cases you can actually say out loud (even when no one is around), “Damn … this is good to go!”

That said … when I was first introduced to the UW Gear MM Mk II chest rig, I believe those were the words that I spoke to Hawkeye after giving it the once over touchy feely exam like a teenager on a second date. Then when I donned and went through some simple drills with the AK (I’m a AR guy, but own an AK for work purposes), while I had to take a couple of steps back and re-familiarize myself with the functions of the weapon system, the reloads and manipulations between the chest rig and the weapon were seamless and were made easy in facilitation due to the design and durability of the UW Gear rig.

I have since taken to elevating my AK training to the level of my AR abilities as I was recently deployed to Afghanistan on a security contract where our primary weapon is the AK47 platform (I say platform because we have many versions on contract, i.e., standard, folding stock, RPK machinegun, etc., for those who would make asanine statements about whether or not a “platform” is a “fad” term) and you can guess what I had shipped to me to support my fightability with this platform …

You guessed it … I have a UW Gear MM Mk II chest rig that I have married to my plate rack to support my primary weapon system and it is practical, durable, efficient and last but not least, comfortable. I will be posting pics soon on the other thread and explaining what I am carrying on it and why.

UW Gear is a cut above!

Comment on UW GEAR Joins JTT by Trice B.

Trice B. — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:27:32 +0000

I will attest to the great gear also! I am glad to see UW Gear getting in to the market with their excellent products that are made in the USA from two very dedicated owners who only want to put out the best gear on the market at a fair price. I have several of their rigs including the 2 Minuteman MKII’s for AK’s, and bandoleers for AKs, ARs, CX4 Storms and Sig P226.

Again, great products and attention to detail and quality. Keep up the great work UW Gear!

Comment on UW GEAR Joins JTT by John @ UWGear

John @ UWGear — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:23:45 +0000

Thanks Matt! We are excited to be on board with JTT!

Comment on Ameriglo Light Sticks by Matt

Matt — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:00:23 +0000

That is really cool Dan.

Comment on Ameriglo Light Sticks by Dan

Dan — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:53:48 +0000

Very cool to hear that they still worked to some extent even 6 years after expiration!

Fun fact: My dad actually helped engineer the chemicals (or the reaction) that work in a lot of these glow sticks during his stint at GE. Sadly his skills as a chemist did not rub off that well so my contributions to glow stick technology are far more modest!

Comment on Make Ready with Pat Rogers from Panteo Productions by AK Matt

AK Matt — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:51:46 +0000

Panteo is definitely coming out with some impressive stuff, I really liked Travis Haley’s Adaptive Kalash (shameless link: http://ak47talk.blogspot.com/2012/01/travis-haley-adaptive-kalash-review.html ). I’m most of the way through his Adaptive Pistol, which is good too.

I really like their subscription service. While I probably won’t get it every month at $18, it does offer a great value to be able to watch all of their library for awhile. Actually, the $150/year deal would be the best option.