Black Arch Holsters, formerly SHTF Gear Holsters, has announced that their holsters will now ship for free! Check out Black Arch Holsters.
Now Shipping: Magpul Tejas “El Burro” Gun Belt
Magpul’s new Tejas “El Burro” Gun Belt is now shipping. It differs from the original Tejas belt in its resistant materials and slightly less rigid construction.
Magpul on the Tejas “El Burro” Gun Belt:
The “El Burro”. Our all purpose, all the time belt.
Less rigid than the “El Original”, the “El Burro” is ideally suited to inside the waistband carry with more flexible comfort and completely waterproof durability. Using single ply, 100% reinforced polymer construction and all non ferrous custom hardware, this beast of burden is what you want to be wearing for those, “Here…hold my gun and watch this!” moments in life.
Features:
- Built of a single flexible layer of waterproof, textured, reinforced polymer material
- Tensile strength in excess of 1,500 pounds
- Dress belt comfort offers stretch and sag free performance but is supportive enough to carry a light pistol
- Corrosion resistant aluminum hardware
- Standard 1-1/2″ wide to fit most belt loops and holsters
- Eight holes with 3/4″ spacing for a wide yet precise adjustment range
- Multiple lengths available from 32-44 inches
Hexmag Awarded Patent for True Riser System (for Limited Capacity AR-15 Magazines)
People who don’t have to live with limited capacity magazines often don’t understand why people in ban states prefer blocked 30 round magazines to smaller 5, 10, and 15 round magazines. It is not just for the “look”. Full size magazines are easier to find support gear for and, most importantly, are easier to manipulate during reloads and malfunction clearance.
Those of you who do live in ban states will be happy to know that Hexmag has been awarded a patent for their True Riser System which is a method of blocking magazines that maintains the functional integrity of the magazine. These magazines have a standard exterior but inside they have riser that effectively raises the interior bottom of the magazine (see the image above).
Unlike many blocked magazines, Hexmags with the True Riser System can be disassembled in the normal fashion by depressing the “button” in the base plate. They can also make use of Hexmag’s Hex ID Color system. Most importantly for function, the True Riser System allows these magazines to make use of an appropriate length, shortened magazine spring.
For those in ban states, it is important to note that these magazine, as shipped, cannot be converted to function with 30 rounds.
SIONICS Rifles to Benefit MARSOC Foundation
SIONICS Weapon Systems has created two rifles to benefit the MARSOC Foundation and their upcoming event at Scottsdale Gun Club (Friday, May 13). You can learn more about the rifles and the event by visiting the bidding page for the benefit auction.
ARES Defense STEP-22 Silenced Pistol
I am not sure about the law enforcement (that is outside my lane) applications for the new FightLight Industries STEP-22 Silenced Pistol but I promise you this… If I owned one, no squirrel would be safe. This thing is pretty darn cool.
From FightLight Industries and Ares Defense:
(Melbourne, FL) May 9, 2016 – FightLite® Industries, a special products division of ARES Defense Systems, Inc. announces their new patent-pending STEP-22LS™ (Strategic Target Engagement Pistol, Low Signature). The STEP-22LS™ is an accurate, rugged, lightweight and reliable monolithic pistol receiver chambered in .22LR and features a tensioned target barrel with integral silencer and MIL-STD-1913 Rails at the 6 and 12 o’clock positions for mounting lights, lasers, optics and other accessories.
Designed for military, law enforcement and civilian shooters; the STEP-22LS™ is optimized with features ideally suited for the modern warfighter, law enforcement professional and avid civilian shooter who demands cutting edge performance from their weapon. Boasting an incredibly short overall length of only 11” and weighing a mere 24.3 oz; the STEP-22LS™ provides excellent sound pressure level reduction (up to 40 db) from a silencer that is integral to its patent-pending monolithic receiver body delivering extreme performance in a compact and lightweight package!
The tensioned target barrel dampens accuracy degrading harmonics typically associated with lightweight barrels for excellent and repetitive shot placement. And the patent-pending STEP-22LS™ monolithic receiver ensures that there are no sight rails or tubes to loosen during firing. Military, law enforcement and civilian shooters alike will appreciate the ability to place well-aimed, undetected shots in low light and no light conditions.
Avid shooting enthusiasts in 42 states can enjoy target practice and general plinking with the STEP-22LS™ without the need for additional hearing protection; and ranchers will welcome the ability to place accurate shots with the STEP-22LS™ for dispatching rodents or injured animals without spooking their livestock. Additionally, certain high-threat law enforcement scenarios require the dispatching of guard animals, disabling street and porch lights or cameras to maintain the element of surprise with a well-placed and undetected shot prior to executing an arrest warrant.
“The historical use of integrally suppressed rimfire weapons by members of the US government and elite special operations forces is well documented. Law enforcement authorities have also used silenced rimfires in their duties and for decades, civilian shooters such as myself and countless others have really enjoyed shooting silenced firearms” said Geoffrey Herring, President & CEO of ARES Defense Systems, Inc. “But the construction and design logic of the FightLite® STEP-22LS™ is light years ahead of the way integrally suppressed RUGER® pistols have traditionally been done by Class II manufacturers. In the prior art, manufacturers of integrally suppressed RUGER® rimfire pistols typically modify a factory gun and in the process, introduce inaccuracies and component mis-alignment that has detrimental consequences to accuracy and product performance. These old-style integrally suppressed pistols are usually very heavy due to their all-steel construction, they’re 13” or more in length and are frequently limited to iron sights or optic mounts that are fastened to the receiver with screws that can shoot loose during use. In creating the STEP-22LS™, the experienced design team at FightLite® Industries did what they usually do to achieve product excellence; they removed the entire RUGER® upper receiver from the design equation to eliminate all possible design compromises and re-engineered everything essential to meet our product objectives. The STEP-22LS™ design specifics and manufacturing approach are detailed at fightlite.com and we encourage interested parties to review them and compare the STEP-22™ series to any other integrally suppressed rimfire available. The STEP-22LS™ is another one of our exceptional products that will appeal to a very broad range of customers.”
All STEP-22™ models are designed to readily interchange with the standard pistol receiver on popular RUGER® Mk-I®, Mk-II®, Mk-III® and 22/45® pistols without any tools or gunsmithing required, providing users with a lightweight pistol capable of accommodating lasers, lights, optics and accessories on monolithic rails that won’t loosen during use.
Installation of any FightLite® STEP-22™ monolithic receiver on a RUGER® Mk-I®, Mk-II®, Mk-III® or 22/45® pistol is easy and straightforward. Simply follow the unloading and disassembly instructions specified in the RUGER® manual for your pistol. Once disassembled, set your RUGER® upper receiver aside and reassemble your pistol with the FightLite® STEP-22™ monolithic receiver assembly using the original RUGER® bolt and trigger housing from your pistol. It’s that simple!
MSRP is $699 and FightLite® Industries is accepting orders for immediate Form 3 transfer to FFL/SOT dealers and distributors. Product will be available to ship to customers as early as July 1, 2016 pending ATF transfer approvals.
To handle the STEP-22™ and other ARES Defense and FightLite® Industries products, please visit the ARES Defense/FightLite® Industries booth #4808 at the NRA Annual Meetings May 20-22, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky or at booth 748 of the SOFIC Convention May 24-26.
ARES Defense Distributors:
Ellett Brothers
Amchar Wholesale
RSR Group
Brownell’s
Specs:
| Receiver | Patent Pending Monolithic Design |
| Caliber | .22LR |
| Magazine Capacity | Standard Ruger® 10 Round |
| Weight | 24.3 oz (When mounted on Ruger® 22/45® Frame) |
| Overall Length | 11” |
| Barrel Length | 2.5” |
| Barrel Type | Bentz Match Chamber, Tensioned & Unported, 1/16” RH Twist |
| Muzzle Velocity | 985 feet per second (CCI Mini-Mag Hollow Point) |
| Baffle Construction | “Modified” K-Baffle (User Serviceable) |
| Sound Reduction | Up to 40db |
| Accessory Interface | Integral MIL-STD 1913 Rails at 12 & 6 o’clock positions |
| Finish | MIL-A-8625F Type III, Class 2 Hardcoat, Black anodized finish |
| Origin | 100% Made in the U.S.A. |