Yesterday I mentioned that ROSCH Works is developing a new 1″ flashlight mount with integrated front sight. Today I have a name and pictures. It’s called the SLM1 and it looks like this (or at least the prototypes look like this)…
I am not sure I could be more excited about this. This has been an idea that has been ripe for the picking for some time and, given ROSCH Works success with the SL1, they are the perfect ones to come along and pick it.
You may not be familiar with Hawkepaks but you should be. They offer some great bags and tactical gear at very reasonable prices. I was recently looking for a way to carry shotgun shells on my current gear without having to buy shotgun specific gear and I came across the 15 Round Shotshell Strip from Hawkepaks.
These shotgun shell carriers are designed to hold 15 shells in a double stack that allows them to fit in a standard double M4 magazine pouch. They retain the shells via elastic loops and each carrier has a grommet that can be used to lash it to the magazine pouch for retention.
The 15 Round Shotshell Strip cost just $9.99 and are made in the USA. Check them out at Hawkepaks.
Kydex AR-15 mag carriers are great but they are often molded to a specific type of magazine which can limit their usefulness to those who use multiple types of magazines. The new AR/M4 Universal Rifle Mag Carrier from Fury Carry Solutions is molded in such a way that it will accept and retain just about any AR-15 magazine. It is also somewhat unique in that it has adjustable retention which is not often seen on these pancake style carriers.
These will be available soon. Check out Fury Carry Solutions.
A rolling stone gathers no moss and there is certainly no moss on the ROSCH Works crew. They are currently developing several products that are worth noting. I have more detail that I can share on some than others.
The development on the new, brighter head for the SL1 is still moving forward though it has been superseded by a couple of other interesting projects.
The first of those projects is the TM2 which is a light mount that is designed to be as simple as possible while giving flexible light mounting options that require no modifications to the host gun. It can be uses to mount a 1″ light in number of positions to a shotgun barrel or AR-15 barrel with the use of a shim. The design is so simple and robust that it needs only 1 screw. The typical ROSCH Works attention to detail and material science is present in how they are making the TM2 from a stainless alloy that reduces the amount of heat transferred to the light from the barrel. The expected price on the TM2 is $30-$35 depending on the options.
As you can see from the image above, you can expect to see stand-alone ROSCH Works flashlights in the future.
ROSCH Works is also developing a light mount that will be similar in principle to the TM2 except that it will offer QD functionality. This will allow the user to easily attach or detach their light as the need arises. Like the TM2, it will require no modifications to the host gun.
Perhaps most interestingly, they are developing a light mount with integrated front sight that will allow you to mount any 1″ light on the top rail or your hand guard. This could be one of the most exciting lighting products since the SL1. Stay tuned for additional images and information on this mount.
Finally, the SL1 is now available in FDE. ROSCH Works wanted to do more than just coat them and call them good so they spent some time getting these right. They are now available at ROSCHWorks.com.
Oneiros Valley understands the Mystery Ranch NICE Frame like no one else. There are 2 main criticisms of the otherwise excellent frame – the short stay height and the flat back contour – and Oneiros Valley has set out to address them both. They addressed the frame height with the LLP (which I previously reviewed) and they have addressed the flat back with the Mean Pad (previously mentioned here).
The Mean Pad is an accessory lumber pad for the NICE Frame that serves a few purposes based on how it is used. For the typical hunter/hiker, it serves to add comfort and support in the lower back area. For the military user, it can serve to fill in the gap under hard armor and allow the hip belt to transfer weight to the hips for effectively.
The level of padding is adjustable. The hiker/hunter may need only a small amount of padding while the military user will likely need all the padding they can get to over come their issues with body armor.
The MEAN Pad is available in two versions. Both can be installed without permanent modifications to your NICE Frame. The Hunter version attached via ladderlocks while the Military version uses side release buckles which are slightly heavier but easier to install and uninstall.
Check out MEAN Pad at Oneiros Valley. It is in stock and ready to ship.
