Emerson Knives just released a limited run of Phantom Super Karambits with Gray G-10 handle slabs. These small runs typically sell out very quickly so don’t delay if you want one.
Archive | September, 2015
Malkoff Devices Launches New Website
Malkoff Devices’ new site shows off Gene Malkoff’s excellent flashlight products in an easier to navigate and digest format than the previous site. The site puts all of Malkoff’s products in front of you and lets you sort by category to see all the options that will fit your needs.
The site also includes the details on the updated, higher output versions of their excellent E1T and E2T replacement heads for Surefire E Series and Scout lights.
Check out the new Malkoff Devices website.
BA Barrel of the Week: 14.5″ 5.56 Mid-Length, Gov’t Profile, Modern Series
This week’s Barrel of the Week at Ballistic Advantage is their 5.56 chambered 14.5″ mid-length with government profile. This barrel is from their value priced Modern Series so it is a great deal to begin with and even better with the Barrel of the Week discount.
You can have Ballistic Advantage add an F marked front sight base or pinned low-profile gas block for an additional fee.
| Length | 14.5″ |
|---|---|
| Material | 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium |
| Profile | Government |
| Finish | QPQ Corrosion Resistant |
| Gas System Length | Mid-Length |
| Gas Block Journal | .750″ |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 inches |
| Muzzle | 1/2-28 Threaded |
| Weight | 25oz |
SIONICS Weapon System Launched New Site – a Deal and a Tease
SIONICS Weapon Systems has a new website that shows off their complete rifle, uppers, barrels and other AR-15 accessories better than ever. They are offering 5% off sitewide to celebrate the new site’s launch. There is no coupon necessary.
Whenever a company rolls out a new site, it is a good idea to do a bit of exploring. You never know what you are going to turn up. In this case, I found reference to a new set of aluminum sights that SIONICS is developing. With SIONICS’ reputation for quality and value, that can’t be a bad thing!
ACI 7.5″ Barrel Special – $140 with a Pinned Low Profile Gas Block
I purchased a 7.5″ 5.56 chambered AR-15 upper a while back mostly for fun but also see what, if any, purpose a super short 5.56 could serve. I purchased that upper from Andro Corp Industries (ACI) and it has been a solid performer. I wrote two articles about the experience that chronicled some of what I found – Times of Have Changed: Why You Might Actually Want to Try a 7.5″ 5.56 AR-15 Build and a response to the more silly reactions to the article 5.56x45mm Fired From a 7.5″ Barrel is Just a Glorified .22LR. I can tell you that, while super short 5.56 guns are not an ideal barrel length/caliber pairing, they are a lot of fun and they are far better than some would lead you to believe.
One of the biggest reasons I finally decided to try a 7.5″ build is the availability of affordable 7.5″ barrel options that actually worked. ACI builds their uppers with Ballistic Advantage (BA) barrels who takes great care getting these short barrels to run without the horrific over gassing that seems to plague cheap barrels of this type. ACI is also a dealer for BA barrels and that leads me to the point of this already long-winded post…
ACI has a special on the Modern Series 7.5″ barrel from BA right now. This is a 4150 barrel that has been Melonite QPQ processed inside and out. It features a 1 in 7″ twist and pistol length gas system. It also comes with a pre-installed low-profile gas block that has been pinned in place. This is a great start to any 7.5″ build and it is on sale for $140 which is a steal.