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Executive Action on Guns

By on January 5, 2016 in Other

I strongly recommend that you read through the Fact Sheet provided at WhiteHouse.gov in advance of the release of the President’s Executive Orders this morning. Much of the attention given these actions by gun owners has been centered on the ATF’s final ruling on ATF-41P which is set to change the way people access NFA items especially as it pertains to trusts and CLEO signoff. The Prince Law blog has one of the best synopses I’ve read on the ruling.

The breadth and width of these actions is still being parsed and it will likely remain that way for a long time. In true federal government fashion, they are steeped in ambiguity and seemingly purposefully designed to annoy more than actually deter.

Contact your representatives and join the NRA.

Ballistic Advantage Barrel of the Week: 16″ .223 Wylde SPR SS Mid-Length, Premium Series

By on January 4, 2016 in Guns

Ballistic Advantage’s Barrel of the Week is a good one, especially if you are considering a RECCEish AR-15 build. This barrel would make for a very affordable start to a precision AR build at $161.50. Check out the 16″ .223 Wylde SPR Stainless Steel Mid-Length Barrel, Premium Series at Ballistic Advantage.

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Length 16″
Material 416R Stainless Steel
Profile SPR
Finish Bead Blasted
Gas System Length Mid-Length
Gas Block Journal .750″
Twist Rate 1:8 inches
Muzzle 1/2-28 Threaded
Weight 35oz
Other Info HP and MPI Tested

Echo Nine Three Mk65 Light Mount

By on January 4, 2016 in Guns

Echo Nine Three’s new Mk65 Light Mount is designed to cantilever a weapon light forward and offset it to the hand guard when used in conjunction with AMD-65 ventilated hand guards or Magpul’s M-LOK Hand Guards. If you are willing to drill two small holes, it can also be fit to most AK hand guards.

E93 MK65 Info

The machined aluminum Mk65 has a hard anodized finish. It mounts view two small screws and is completely ambidextrous by virtue of its design. It features a 3 slot picatinny rail for attaching various lights like Surefire X300s, Scout series lights, and many others.

E93 MK65 Chicken Choke

Many AK variants have short hand guards that can become cramped for space when a light is mounted. Weapon light placement on such short hand guards is often less than optimal unless you have a way to push the light forward and offset it slightly. This mount will allow AK users to place the light in a way that falls more naturally under their weak hand thumb. E93 MK65 with M600 Scout

For instance, the X300 mounted on the WASR below can be activated but not without shifting my typical grip. It is also taking up space that might otherwise be used to grip the rifle. The Mk65 would solve this problem by making the light easier to activate and restoring space on the hand guard. It looks like I will need to purchase one to try.

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TOPS Knives – A Look Back and a Look Ahead

By on January 4, 2016 in EDC, Knives

TOPS Knives produced two images that they shared around the New Year holiday. The first image was a graphic of all the new knife models that they released in 2015 and the second image was a preview of what they are working on for 2016. I really enjoy these types of peeks behind the curtain.

TOPS Knives 2015 TOPS Knives 2016

My personal favorite in 2015 was the Baja 4.5. I have own and used many TOPS Knives over the years and the Baja 4.5 is likely the best of the bunch. The 3 knives shown furthest to the left definitely have my attention in 2016!

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