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Review: White Sound Defense Glock Mag Springs

By on September 17, 2011 in Guns, Reviews

It has been said that the magazine is the heart of any magazine fed firearm. This saying speaks to the importance of the magazine when it comes to the overall reliability of the firearm. Many, if not most, malfunctions can be traced back to magazine issues. Magazines are very simple – many having just 4 or 5 parts. However, one of those 4 or 5 parts really has a tremendous bearing on whether the magazine is reliable or not, but few shooters ever spend a moment thinking of them. I am talking about the magazine spring.

I have been using a couple of Glock magazine springs from White Sound Defense (WSD) for the last several months. Magazine springs may seem mundane, but these springs have some features that set them apart from other springs on the market.

WSD’s magazine springs are designed to be direct replacement for full size 9mm, .40SW, and .357SIG Glocks. The springs are made from 17-7PH stainless steel. This allows the springs to be very resistant to environmental factors like rain and sweat. You can check out WSD’s technical article that compares how their springs weather compared to other common spring materials on their website.

They offer about 10% more pressure than the stock springs and you will notice some additional resistance when you are loading your magazines but this will ease with time and use. This extra pressure also makes these springs ideal for +2 magazines extensions and should help keep feeding consistent even in dusty/dirty environments.

They have been completely reliable for me. I have them installed in Glock 17 magazines. There were no issues with the magazines before I installed the WSD springs so it is difficult to discuss what, if any, improvement there has been. They do work and they are made from a material that should perform very well across all environments. I do not hesitate to recommend them.

You can read more about magazine spring materials and more about these specific springs on White Sound Defense’s website.

RADIAL Light MOUNT-N-SLOT from IWC

By on September 16, 2011 in Guns

The new RADIAL Light MOUNT-N-SLOT from Impact Weapons Components (IWC) is a redesign of their previous Scout Light MOUNT-N-SLOT. The new design incorporates the ability to use IWC’s modular flashlight rings which allows the RADIAL to accept nearly any light on the market.

The RADIAL can still be used to mount the Surefire Scout series of lights. However, with the the capability of accepting modular flashlight rings, it can now accept lights like the Surefire VTAC L4, Surefire G2, Surefire G2X, and Streamlight Polytac LED. The users needs only to mate the correct sized flashlight ring with the RADIAL to accommodate their favorite light.

This design also makes it easier to update your weapon light. You can just purchase a different ring to use on your light when a newer, brighter, longer running and all around better light hits the market. There is no need to buy an entirely new mount.

The RADIAL tucks the light in closer to the hand guard than just about any other mount on the market. It is also designed so that it can be mounted on the slots or holes that so many typical 4 rail hand guards have between the rails. The number of hand guards that this can be mounted on is staggering.

Check out the new RADIAL on the Impact Weapons Components website.

Remember to use the coupon code “triggerjerk” at checkout to receive 5% off at IWC.

The Incredible Safety Pin

By on September 15, 2011 in Survival, Tactics and Training

I have kept safety pins tucked away in my EDC bags and range gear for years now. They are small, weigh almost nothing, and can be stowed in really out of the way places. They also happen to be useful for a myriad of tasks like impromptu clothing and gear repairs. The only thing that I ever used them for that was even remotely like a medical procedure was picking splinters.

Tac Med Solutions, makers of some of my favorite medical kit items like the OLAES Modular Bandage and the SOF-T Tourniquet, has a video on Youtube that shows just how versatile a safety pin can be as an addition to your first aid kits. This is improvised gutter medicine at its finest.

After you watch the video, you absolutely should subscribe to their Youtube channel. It is tremendously informational and they have videos that detail the use of many of their products. These videos can be an invaluable training aid (though not a replacement for actual in person training).

BAD-ASS Crank Lever

By on September 14, 2011 in Guns

You may remember that I recently showed you a prototype lever from Battle Arms Development for their excellent BAD-ASS that, at the time, was being called the Reverse Hybrid. Now it is being called the “CRANK” and it is in full production, ready to ship.

This lever was created by Battle Arms Development in direct response to demand from their users. It is reminiscent of the old starburst style selectors that many AR shooters love. However, unlike those selectors, these are actually well made.

The new name is fitting since these levers look somewhat like a crank that you might have rolled your car windows up with back in the day. That’s right whippersnappers, there was a time when power windows weren’t standard or even available.

The best selector on the market, continues to become more modular, more versatile, and more customizable. Check out the new CRANK lever for the BAD-ASS on the Battle Arms Development website. It is available with free shipping for a limited time.

Spec-Ops Brand Recon Wrap in Multicam

By on September 13, 2011 in Tactical Gear

One of my favorite multipurpose pieces of gear, the Spec-Ops Brand Recon Wrap, is now available in Multicam.

I use Recon Wraps all the time when I am on the range or outdoors. I even keep one stowed in my EDC bag in case I find myself in need of another layer for keeping warm. They work well as a sweat band for high intensity training or a halfway decent neck warmer in the winter. It is just a very versatile piece of gear that is now available in a very versatile camo pattern – Multicam.

These aren’t just for the high speed, low drag types. Now that they are available in Multicam, I suspect that they will be popular with predator and turkey hunters as well.

I never had problems with my original Recon Wrap, but apparently Spec-Ops Brand has made them even better. Now they are 2 inches longer which should be handy,. They have also improved the stretchability and moisture wicking performance.

The Multicam Recon Wraps are available with special pricing for a limited time. You can buy them direct from the Spec-Ops Brand website for $14.95 each or $25 for two with free shipping.

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