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Cloud Defensive Gen2 Light Control System

By on January 9, 2017 in Guns

Cloud Defensive has released the details of their Gen2 Light Control System. The new version features a number of improvements over the original LCS.

  • Dual cable channels that are integrated into the body of the LCS
  • New clamp design with machined index points
  • Narrower and lower profile design that is 45% lighter
  • Hard anodized finish

The improved LCS will ship this month and pre-orders are already open at CloudDefensive.com. The price for the new version of the LCS remains the same though the original version has been marked down. Cloud Defensive is also offering an upgrade program for purchasers of the original LCS (details in image below).

The Ultimate Rit Dye Guide for Dyeing your Magpul PMAG – GunMag Warehouse Blog

By on January 9, 2017 in Guns

Dying PMAGs is something of a national pastime. Even before Magpul rolled out their Sand polymer that takes dye exceptionally well, people were using Rit Dye on FDE and other colored PMAGS. There are long running and extensive posts on gun forums that pre-date the Sand polymer by a number of years. Now, with the availability of the PMAG Gen M3 Sand magazines, the popularity of dying these mags has only grown.

GunMag Warehouse recently posted what they call The Ultimate Rit Dye Guide for Dyeing your Magpul PMAG. The post shows the results from 25 different Rit Dye colors along with comments on some of the colors. It may also be worth your time to peruse the comments as there is some good information to be gleaned about the process of dying.

GunMagWarehouse.com

SB Tactical – Now Shipping SBT5 and SBT5K for MP5/MP5K and Clones

By on January 7, 2017 in Guns

SB Tactical is now shipping a pair of folding pistol braces – the SBT5 and SBT5K – for the MP5, MP5K, and clones. These new braces are modeled after the Brügger and Thomet side folding stocks that are nearly as iconic as the MP5 itself and have integral folding mechanisms.

The SBT5 fits MP5/MP5K Reverse Stretch Clones. The SBT5K fits MP5K Clones. Both braces come with everything necessary for installation.

SBTactical.com

Zulu Bravo Paring Knife Sheaths

By on January 7, 2017 in EDC, Knives

I recently posted an ode to Victorinox paring knives and mentioned that I used Victorinox BladeSafes to carry them in my pack. A reader asked if there was anyone making kydex sheaths for these useful little buggers. That sent me on a search which lead straight to Zulu Bravo Kydex.

I am familiar with Matt and his kydex bending skills from meeting him at the Indy 1500 Gun and Knife shows. His sheaths are excellent. He makes sheaths for both the straight and hooked versions of the paring knives in small batches that sell out quickly thanks in large part to the current popularity of these knives as affordable and plausibly deniable self-defense options.

The sheaths cost around $20 individually or $30 when supplied with a knife. He also makes training versions of these (and any other popular self-defense knives). They are made in batches so you will want to get on the books as soon as possible. You can visit the Zulu Bravo Facebook page or ZuluBravoKydex.com for contact information.

TOPS Knives ICE Dagger

By on January 6, 2017 in EDC, Knives

The ICE Dagger is another collaboration between InnerBark Outdoors Head Honcho Andy Tran and TOPS Knives. These two previously collaborated on the Tahoma Field Knife. Andy is a National Park Service Protection Officer and this law enforcement experience is baked into the design of the new knife.

The design features a double edged, spear point blade with a compound grind that creates an obtuse, reinforced tip with edges that still cut aggressively. The knife features textured G-10 scales that can removed and replaced with a cord warp if the user prefers a slimmer profile. It also features a ring at the base of the grip to provide a number of grip options.

The sheath for this knife is an exciting departure for TOPS Knives. All of their current kydex sheaths have been made with a fold-over design and a rotary belt clip. The sheath for the new ICE Dagger is closer to a pancake style sheath with soft loops that can be attached in a variety of ways. The sheath is well suited to the intended use of this knife as a defensive tool.

This knife is expected to be release before the upcoming SHOT Show. Stay tuned for details.

The following is a video from the 2016 SHOT Show where Andy describes the design in detail.

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