Frank Proctor’s latest training video, Proctor Performance Carbine, is now available for download and will be available on DVD in mid July. Check out Frank Proctor’s website to purchase and for more details.
Archive | June, 2014
Elzetta Design Alpha 1-Cell Modular Flashlights
The Alpha 1-Cell Modular Flashlights from Elzetta Design are now available! These are Elzetta’s most compact lights to date and they are extremely well suited to EDC.
The Alpha 1-Cell Modular Flashlights put out an impressive 315 lumens (actual measured, out-the-front lumens) for 51 minutes on just a single CR123A battery. The output climbs to 380 lumens when you use a rechargeable RCR123A battery. They have all the same legendary toughness built in that you expect from Elzetta thanks to their 7075 aluminum construction with hard anodized finish, fully potted electronics, and solid acrylic lenses.
Like all Elzetta flashlights, the Alpha really earns the “modular” title. It is available with the following options:
Bezel:
- Standard
- Crenellated
Tailcap:
- Twist
- Click
- Hi/Strobe
- Hi/Low
- Tape Switch
Lens:
- Standard
- Flood
You may have noted the availability of a tape switch tailcap above. This is because the Alpha can do more than just ride in your pocket. It can also be used as a compact, light weight weapon light when paired with a mount.
If you do intend to use the Alpha as an EDC light then you will be glad to know that Elzetta’s Speed Clip is now available. The Speed Clip adds a pocket clip to any Elzetta flashlight. This is a feature that Elzetta users have been requesting for years.
Check out the Alpha at Elzetta.com.
Vigilant Gear Gentleman’s Kit
The new upcoming Gentleman’s Kit from Vigilant Gear looks like something that was designed by a committee that consisted of Indiana Jones, MacGyver, and that guy from the Dos Equis commercials. This kit is industrial strength cool.
The Gentleman’s Kit is a custom leather wallet that is designed to hold a number of different E&E tools including various types of lock bypasses like Bogotas, shims, and similar items. It can also be used to hold a credit card pick set or just plain old credit cards. It is made from Horween Chromexcel leather and embossed with the Vigilant Gear logo.
The image below is a prototype so you can probably expect some small changes in the production version. These will be available soon. Check out Vigilant Gear.
Viper Advanced Battle Helmet
Shellback Tactical and Katylist.com are now carrying the Viper Advanced Battle Helmet or ABH. The ABH offers Level IIIA protection and a host of useful features at an excellent price. This helmet comes standard with many of the items that you would otherwise have to add yourself like OPS-CORE ARC Rails, Wilcox L4 3 Hole Shroud, and a Team Wendy suspension.
Check out the ABH at Katylist and Shellback Tactical.
MI AR Pistol Buffer Tube
I told you about Midwest Industries’ new line of AR Pistols and new AR Pistol Buffer Tube yesterday. I was able to round up even more details on the buffer tube and, on paper, it is pretty exciting.
The MI AR Pistol Buffer Tube is similar to other tubes on the market in that it has a shoulder for the SB15 Arm Brace to rest against in order to increase the length of pull and it uses a standard end plate and castle nut which provides several rear sling mounting options.
However, it has also 2 features that make it stand out. First, it is long enough that the rear of the tube sits flush with the rear of the SB15. This completely fills the void at the rear of the SB15 to provide more rigidity and it is long enough to bring an AR pistol with a 10.5″ barrel to 26″ overall length so you can install a vertical grip (see here for details)! Second, the tube is mil-spec diameter behind the threads which means that most clamp style rear sling mounts can be used.
This looks like a great option for those who are building an AR Pistol. Check out the new MI AR Pistol Buffer Tube at Midwest Industries.
