Cloud Defense just gave us a little peek behind the curtain. They released this image of a prototype for a new version of their Light Control System for the Streamlight ProTac Rail 1 and 2 tape switches.
You can read our previous post regarding the Light Control System to learn more about but it is essentially a mount that fixes a tape switch to your rail in a way that is easy to activate, trim and well organized, and more durable than tape or hook/loop.
The MOE SL-S Stock is the latest stock in Magpul’s MOE-SL line. It retains the narrow design of the rest of MOE-SL line but adds a more triangular cross-section for an improved check weld and battery storage. You can check it out at Magpul.com.
The video that Magpul produced for this stock is excellent. I mean, they are always excellent, but this one is a step above. It dives into the design and history of the triangular cross-section stocks before sharing the features of their new MOE SL-S. It is well worth just over a minute of your time.
Forward Controls Designs has released their newest version of the Augmented Bolt Catch or ABC. It features a dimpled texture to provide texture from All Angles – hence the AA moniker.
Those dimples aren’t just for looks. They not only provide texture but they can also provide tactile clues to the user about where their finger lies on the ABC by their size and shape. The dimples, along with the angles already designed into the ABC, provide the user immediate feedback on which part of the ABC they are touching even if they can’t see it.
You can read more about the ABC/R-AA and its design in our earlier post, long before it went into production. You can also read about it at the Forward Controls Design website.
If you buy a Blue Force Gear gift card for $50 or more, you will receive a free limited edition camo stocking. Keep it for yourself or give it to a loved one, you win either way.
The promotion runs through Christmas. Check out the gift cards at BlueForceGear.com.
There are a lot of “ultralight” QD end plates for the AR-15/AR-10 made from aluminum on the market and most share the same potential issue. Over time, the locking surfaces which are in near constant contact with a steel sling swivel and bearing most of the weight of the rifle can wear out. It takes a while, but I have had it happen.
Radian Weapons new Ultralight QD Endplate features mostly aluminum construction (7076-T6 with hard anodized finish) but the actual sling swivel cup is machined from titanium. This ensures that the Ultralight QD Endplate is both very lightweight but also more durable than endplates that are machined from aluminum alone.
Check out the Ultralight QD Endplate at RadianWeapons.com.
