Sionics Weapon Systems is about to change up their line-up with some worthy upgrades. Two of their most popular configurations will receive a rail upgrade. The Patrol III and Patrol III XL (both complete uppers and complete rifles) will be switched to the Centurion Arms CMR M-LOK Rail. In addition, their complete lowers and rifles will come with the TangoDown BG-18 grip. The updated uppers, lowers, and complete rifles will be available soon.
There are few Kydex Benders that are more forward-thinking and self-defense oriented than Dark Star Gear. Their holsters are excellent and their knife sheaths don’t get nearly as much attention as they should. If you have a fixed blade that is worth carrying, they can make a sheath that will offer excellent retention and access.
When it comes to carrying a fixed blade knife for self-defense, they really know their stuff which is why this recent image that they posted just about sent coffee out my nose. It’s funny but this particularly sensitive region is also a very viable target.
Unity Tactical is now the exclusive source for Iron Forge Concepts’ line of headset-to-helmet mount solutions.
From Unity Tactical:
Houma, LA- June 27, 2016 – Unity Tactical™ is proud to announce that it is now the exclusive seller for Iron Forged Concepts™ entire product line. These products include the successful Sordin Arc Rail Adapters (SARA) as well as the upcoming Modular Attached Rail Kit (MARK), which will now proudly wear the Unity Tactical logo. Bringing on IFC’s line of helmet accessories is a natural progression for Unity. In 2015, Unity Tactical™ began delving into the world of helmet accessories with the Knuckl™ accessory mount and an NVG adapter for GoPro™ cameras developed is in association with TNVC. For more information on Unity Tactical’s full line of products, visit: www.unitytactical.com
“In our mission to better serve those that serve us; our military, law enforcement, first responders, and commercial partners, Iron Forged Concepts has accepted the opportunity to come under the Unity Tactical banner. Unity Tactical will continue to support IFC products and customers with the same top notch product and customer support that Unity and their existing products are known for. We are very excited to announce this agreement and cannot think of a better fit for the Iron Forged product family. God bless and stay safe – Zach, IFC “
“Zach and Iron Forged have built an excellent product and reputation in the industry. We are honored to continue to support our military, LE, first responders, and civilian shooters with his products. Unity Tactical will continue to push forward with new products and innovations in this product line to provide the end users with the absolute best products to support their mission.”
You can learn more about MARK and SARA in this product brochure (PDF).
It has been more than a year since I originally wrote the Black River Tactical Covert Comp review and it has continued to be a very solid performer for me since then. When I wrote the original review, I was looking for a muzzle device for shorter barrels but my biggest surprise was how well-rounded and well-mannered the Covert Comp was on a 16″ barrels. I have become even more convinced of its merits on longer barrels now that I have spent even more time with it.
The Covert Comp is somewhat unique in the realm of linear comps in that it is very compact and it does a good job of reducing flash. In fact, it is similar to the A2 flash suppressor in terms of size, weight, and flash reduction. Many linear comps are really meant only for shorter barrels. They tend to be large and heavy due to features designed to create additional back-pressure. Longer barrels don’t need that additional back-pressure to function and they certainly don’t need the additional weight. Most linear comps also do very little to reduce muzzle flash – they simply direct it forward.
It is that combination of compact size and flash suppression that has really endeared to me as an all around muzzle device. The bonus is that it still does what linear comps do which is make recoil more linear with less muzzle rise all without increasing noise or concussion to the shooter or those around the shooter. There really aren’t many muzzle devices out there that can do those things.
You can gain more muzzle control with a brake but you’ll also gain noise, concussion, and flash. You can probably find larger linear comps that do a better job of directing sound forward but it will come with a weight penalty and probably won’t reduce flash as well. The Covert Comp exists in a functional sweet spot that has me convinced that linear comps, like the Covert Comp, are very underrated as all-around muzzle devices.
The Covert Comp proves that linear comps aren’t just for short barrels!
Check out the Black River Tactical Covert Comp.
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