Archive | June, 2010

Batuca Battery Cases

By Matt on June 30, 2010 in Flashlights, Reviews, Tactical Gear

I have been using these Batuca battery cases for about 2 years now and they are the best that I have used. They can be used to hold and organize AA and CR123 sized batteries. It splits into two sections and each section is a contrasting color. There are several different colors available. The lid snaps shut securely and opens easily by lifting a small locking tab. They are even made in the USA.

The split sections allow you to tailor the amount of batteries that you need to carry. They can also help you organize your batteries. If you use rechargeable batteries you can keep fresh on one side and spent ones on the other side. There is a ton of organization potential.

These make a great addition to your hiking/camping gear or your EDC gear.

New Rotation Limited Quick Detach Mount-N-Slot Accessory

By Matt on June 29, 2010 in Uncategorized

One of the marks of a great company is how they respond to customers. You spoke and Impact Weapon Components listened! The rotation limited version of their excellent Quick Detach Mount-N-Slot sling mount is now available. It is made from the great materials as the original with the addition of rotation limiters which prevent your sling from twisting.

I have one of these mounts in hand (along with a couple of other mounts) for review. They are impressive in concept, design, and execution. The whole concept just makes so much sense! They cut out cost, weight, bulk, and complexity which means you save money and have less that can go wrong on your rifle. What’s not to like?

Stay tuned for the more complete review!

Mountain Ridge Gear

By Matt on June 26, 2010 in Tactical Gear

I came across Mountain Ridge Gear recently. They make some extremely interesting gear right here in the USA. The quality looks great and the prices are very reasonable.

The Tactical Man Purse looks especially interesting. There is some serious functionality built into these bags. I especially like the mesh interior pockets and the “pull-out” pocket (ala Kifaru). The exterior looks somewhat low profile even though there is some PALS webbing on on one side.

Eric at Mountain Ridge Gear has graciously agreed to loan me a Tactical Man Purse for review. Stay tuned for the upcoming review.

Surefire KX-4

By Matt on June 25, 2010 in Flashlights, Guns, Tactical Gear

The Surefire G2L is getting an upgrade. The Surefire G2L has become popular for weapon mounting thanks to it’s quality at a reasonable price and light weight. It is also a popular carry light among those who see the value in carrying a light daily.

Now, with the release of the KX4 conversion head, Surefire is increasing the output to an impressive 120 lumens while still delivering decent battery life. There is also a crenellated version called the KX4D.

Battle Comp – A Comp Without the Blast?

By Matt on June 24, 2010 in Guns

Traditionally, there have been issues with using compensators (comps) on rifles that are used in military, police, and defensive roles. Comps tend to increase the blast that can be heard and felt by the shooter and those around them. This is a very bad thing for those working in team situations. Also, the blast from a comp can be deafening indoors. There have been several comps introduced in the last couple of years that minimize the noise that is directed to the shooter but are still quite loud to those around the shooter. This is an improvement but still isn’t ideal.

The Battle Comp from Battle Comp Enterprises claims to have changed all that and they have some pretty impressive reviews to back it up. They appear to have created a comp that can reduce flash to a level similar to the A2 flash suppressor and reduce muzzle flip greatly without increasing concussive blast to the shooter or those around the shooter. The decreased muzzle flip should will allow faster follow-up shots while the lack of blast increase makes this viable for military, police, and defensive use. This is an important advancement for AR-15 muzzle devices.

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