Crimson Trace always has something big to unveil at SHOT Show and this year it was LiNQ – a wireless laser and white light system for AR pattern rifles. You can see it in action and learn more at Crimson Trace.
Archive | January, 2016
New Plate Carriers from Perroz Designs
Perroz Designs has rolled out two new plate carrier designs in the last couple of weeks.
The first new carrier is the Gen.5 version of their excellent LPSPC (see the previous review). The LPSPC Gen.5 is just as light and low profile as previous generations. The biggest difference is a useful one – an adjustable cummerbund. Previous iterations of the LPSPC had an integrated, non-adjustable cummerbund. The new Gen.5 version’s cummerbund is attached to the rear plate pocket via hook and loop material which makes it adjustable and should make it easier to swap rear plate pockets.
The second carrier is all new. Perroz Designs has introduced their new MSPC or Minimalist Slick Plate Carrier. It takes the lessons that Perroz Designs has learned with the LPSPC and strips them down even further to a very minimalist but still functional plate carrier.
Many of the same materials used in the LPSPC can be found in the new MSPC like 500D Cordura nylon construction and 3D spacer mesh backing material. One of the best things about the LPSPC was how effectively it made use of Hypalon to keep the plate carrier low profile through the shoulders and cummerbund. The MSPC does the same with its Hypalon shoulder straps and cummerbund. In fact, if you have been following Perroz Designs for a while, the MSPC will look a little but like an improved LPSPC Gen1.
The MSPC has an adjustable cummerbund. It also has removable QASM buckles and a large hook Velcro field on the front that allow it to scale up rapidly from slick to load bearing with the addition of Velcro backed panels or SwiftClip compatible chest rigs/panels.
Axe Rifle Raffle
You may remember the “AXE” Special Purpose Rifle that Sionics Weapons Systems was able to help build as a tribute to fallen Navy SEAL Matt “Axe” Axelson. The AXE was a very limited edition rifle (only 99 made), available only through Axelson Tactical. If you want to get your hands on one and help out the Special Operations Wounded Warriors charity, check out the 2016 Axelson Tactical Rifle Raffle that is being put on with the help of Brownells and others.
Sionics Weapon Systems shared some pictures of the first AXE SPR rifle as it moved through the hand building process.
The APO Experience
Your wife wants a real vacation. You want to take a precision rifle course. You can both get what you want with the APO Experience.
APO stands for Ashbury Precision Ordnance, one of the premier names in precision rifles. The APO Experience is an all-inclusive precision rifle training experience that is similar to a premium golf getaway or high-end hunting lodge experience. You get to work with APO to choose from their beautiful training locations and accommodations. They provide top-flight trainers, 5 star accommodations, gourmet food, and a variety of seriously cool rifles.
In the courses, you will get a chance to train on long range targets, extreme long range targets, high angle shooting, and more. This is real long range training that is tailored to anyone from the beginner to the experienced.
Check out the APO Experience on their new website.
ALG Defense Expands AK Line
ALG Defense has expanded their line of AK accessories beyond just triggers to include replacement springs. This is great news for AK shooters since high quality replacement springs have not always been easy to find in the US market.
ALG Defense has also been showing their AKT-E, the “enhanced” version of their excellent AK trigger, at SHOT Show 2016. The new AKT-E features shorter reset and less over-travel than the original AKT.
