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CrossBreed Holsters IWB Appendix Carry Holster

By on October 31, 2012 in EDC, Guns, Tactical Gear

Appendix carry is gaining more popularity daily but there is still a relative lack of holsters available for this carry method. Thankfully, appendix carry proponents have a new option from CrossBreed Holsters.

The CrossBreed Holsters IWB Appendix Carry Holster has many of the features that CrossBreed Holsters are known for like a kydex face on a leather backer. This form factor is well known and offers the comfort of leather with much of the retention of kydex. It available for several small to medium sized handguns that are popular choices for appendix carry like the GLOCK 26, Beretta Nano, and S&W J-Frame.

The IWB Appendix Carry Holster is available on CrossBreedHolsters.com.

Diamondhead DIAMOND (Gen. 2) Flip-Up Rear Combat Sight

By on October 31, 2012 in Guns, Tactical Gear

The new Diamondhead Generation 2 Flip-Up Rear Sight takes the diamond-in-diamond sighting concept that Diamondhead pioneered to the next level. It features the same diamond-aperture of the previous version with new diamond shaped protection ears. The new design claims to improve acquisition since the rear sight now more completely mimics the shape of the front sight.

Check out the DIAMOND (Gen. 2) Flip-Up Rear Combat Sight on Diamondhead-USA.com.

Be Heard: New or Used GLOCK?

By on October 31, 2012 in Be Heard, Guns

We recently discussed whether or not your trust in GLOCK handguns has been shaken as they continue to have ongoing issues with their Gen4 and newer Gen3 handguns. The vast majority of you expressed that you trusted the GLOCKs that you own and have proven on the range but that isn’t really what I was after so I think I’ll rephrase the question.

Let’s say that you have the choice between a brand new Gen4 GLOCK and an older, used Gen3 GLOCK for a handgun training course that you were attending the next day. Which would you choose assuming all factors are the same (price, accessories, etc.)? Does a perceived loss of reliability affect your decision?

Proto Tactical Z-Comp

By on October 30, 2012 in Guns

Every time you log onto an internet forum there is a new AR-15 compensator available. It takes some pretty solid performance to make a comp stand out from the crowd. One of the new comps that is garnering some attention is the Proto Tactical Z-Comp.

The Z-Comp gets its name from its proprietary “Z” shaped vents which it uses in conjunction with internal chambers to reduce muzzle rise. Users are reporting that this comp is very effective at controlling muzzle rise and, surprisingly, it doesn’t have the typical face melting blast that many comps display. By all accounts, this looks like a comp to keep your eye on.

Check out ProtoTactical.net and you can purchase the Z-Comp on Ebay.

XS Sight Systems XTI (Xpress Threat Interdiction)

By on October 30, 2012 in Guns

The offset iron sight concept has caught on in competition and tactical circles for use with magnified optics. The sights allow the shooter to use the magnified optic to engage targets at a distance and then quickly transition to iron sights to engage closer targets without changing their cheek weld. The latest of this type of iron sight that I have seen, and the lowest in price, is the XTI (Xpress Threat Interdiction) from XS Sight Systems.

The XTI uses XS Sight Systems’ well known express sight design with a shallow “V” shaped rear sight and a large dot shaped front. While these sights aren’t my favorite for handguns, I think they could be well suited for this particular role and might benefit from the additional sight radius that this application offers. This looks like it could be an more reasonably priced, though less versatile, alternative to an offset red dot sight.

Check out the XTI on Brownells.com.

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