Archive | March, 2019

Whaley Precision Bipod Mount Teaser

Whaley Precision, a North Idaho based precision rifle builder, released a teaser of their new bipod mount. The mount is designed to work with many of the high end bipods on the market including the Spartan Javelin Bipod.

From Whaley Precision:

Our idea was with so many popular bipod systems on the market we wanted to make a rifle attachment that would accept many different high end bipods. (Although the first generation doesn’t accept Spartan 300. To keep machining easier)

We plan to make 3 versions. With all 3 versions available with a flush cup on the rear or a tradition sling stud style. Obviously things can change. Depending on what people want.

A few cool ideas we incorporated into the rail:
a rounded bottom vs flat in order to keep 2 points of contact on any rifle stock forend.

It attaches on the front with a flat socket head screw that doubles as the magnetic attachment for the Javelin Bipod. Similar to other spartan accessories.

The screw slot is set up to take low profile socket head cap screws that allow all the picatinny slots to be used no matter where the actual screw holes end up.

Screw spacing from 1.25″ to 3″ which will allow the rail to be used with many production stocks that already have 2 tapped hole location. Closer spaced holes could require a 3rd tapped location added.

They have already produced a limited number of these mounts and are soliciting input from experienced shooters. Check out the Whaley Precision Facebook page for more details.

Mission Spec Releases MagRack5™ – Lite

Mission Spec has released the slimmer version of their signature chest rig as the MagRack5-Lite.  This lighter weight version of the original MagRack5 is nearly identical except for the subtraction of the laser cut PALS wings.

The MagRack5-Lite can be used as a standalone piece of gear (with the addition of Mission Spec RackStraps™) or can be integrated into a plate carrier setup such as the Essentials Carrier 2 (EC2)™ or Armor Carrier 2 (AC2)™ also available from Mission Spec.

The MagRack5-Lite uses industry standard buckles and buckle patterns to make integration with other gear as easy as possible.

Available now in a large variety of solid colors and camouflage patterns. All Mission Spec items are 100% designed, tested, and manufactured in the United States with US-sourced components and are Berry Compliant.

MagRack5-Lite at MissionSpec.com

Deal at Armageddon Gear

Armageddon Gear’s Zip Top Utility Pouches are one of the handiest items they make. They are great as tool bags, organizers, ammo bags, first aid kits, and more.

The Zip Top Utility Pouch features two grab handles, a large zippered main compartment, and two zippered side pockets for smaller items. The pouch measures 11″ L x 5″ W x 4.5″ H and is made in the USA from 500D Cordura.

Normally, these cost $40 but if you are okay with Tan, you can get them for $20 right now: ArmageddonGear.com

Review: Armory Plastics Mora Companion Sheath

If you have been reading JTT for a while, you know that I like Mora knives. The Mora Companion in particular finds its way onto my belt or into my packs more often than other models. I actually don’t mind the regular plastic sheaths that Morakniv includes with these knives but there are times that I need some extra retention and a way to position the sheath some way other than perfectly vertical which lead me to the Armory Plastics Mora Companion sheath.

I didn’t have high hopes for this sheath. If I am being completely honest, I wondered if a molded kydex sheath this cheap can be any good. I also had doubts about the plastic clip – would it break, would it hold the angle that I set, would it have a good grip on my belt?

I purchased the sheath in June of 2018 and have been using it since. It has been swimming in a creek, to the top of some local peaks, bounced around in the center console of my truck, and carried during sub-zero days on snowshoes. None of those environmental factors seemed to have any effect on it. I was especially keen to see how the cold would effect the clip but it seems to have shrugged it off.

Speaking of the clip… That has become one of my favorite features of this sheath. It is lightweight and seems durable. It handles thicker belts without issue and holds on tenaciously. Best of all, it is easily rotatable without tools but its tight friction fit keeps the sheath at whatever orientation you set.

The Armory Plastics Mora Companion Sheath accepts every Mora Companion model I have tried. It fits the standard Carbon and Stainless models perfectly with no rattle and a crisp “click” when sheathing the knife. The thicker Companion HD knives fit very well too (this is what I usually carry) but the “click” is a bit more mushy.

The bottom line is that I have spent a lot more on sheaths that I don’t use nearly a much as this one. It is functional, affordable, and works with several of my Mora knives. I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

Armory Plastics offers these sheaths direct from their website in a TON of different colors: ArmoryPlastics.com

I purchased my sheath on Amazon where they only have black and orange available but at a much lower price: Mora Companion Sheath on Amazon

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