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Panteao Productions

By on July 16, 2011 in Tactics and Training

Digital technology has greatly improved the production value and usefulness of DVD training courses. Several of the biggest names in the shooting industry have capitalized on this technology to create highly successful instructional DVDs. Now there is a new company, Panteao Productions, that is taking this new digital technology to the next level.

What if you could receive one on one training from respected trainers like Louis Awerbuck, “Super” Dave Harrington, Paul Howe, Travis Haley, Bill Rogers, and others? What if you could access this training from your home computer? What if the training was constantly evolving and adding new instructors? That would be pretty phenomenal and that is exactly what Panteao Productions is offering.

Panteao Productions will offer DVDs and online accessible subscription content in their “Make ready” series. You can order DVDs of the individual trainers or pay a monthly or yearly subscription to watch the HD video content online. The content has tremendous production value and features all kinds of invaluable information on tactics, techniques, and gear from some amazing instructors. The list of instructors and available content is growing monthly.

I think this is a really interesting, innovative, and well executed venture.

You can get a ton of additional information and some really great free content at PanteaoProductions.com.

Simonich Gunner Grips by VZ Grips

By on July 15, 2011 in Guns

The Gunner Grips for 1911s that were designed by the late Rob Simonich were instant classics. Their use of G-10 laminate and golf ball like dimples was very innovative and it made them very functional. These grips were often copied but many feel that Rob’s originals were never duplicated.

They have been made under license by other companies in the days since Rob’s untimely passing, but now VZ Grips has taken over production under license from Christine Simonich, Rob’s wife. They have gone back to Rob’s original drawings in order to produce a grip that is as close to the original as possible. They are also offering some options that were never available on the originals like magazine release options, ambi cuts, beveled bottoms, and custom colors.

If anyone can do Rob’s original vision for these grips justice, it’s VZ Grips. The Gunner Grips are on the VZ Grips website now.

Daniel Defense Lo-Pro Gas Blocks for Lightweight Barrels

By on July 14, 2011 in Guns

Daniel Defense is now making low profile gas blocks for .625″ lightweight profile AR-15 barrels. They will be offering a pinned model and a clamp model. Now users of lightweight barreled ARs will have more options when they want to extend a free float rail out over the gas block.

Lightweight barrels make all the sense in the world for the majority of shooters. For most purposes, they perform just as well as a “government” barrel profile but with a reduction in weight (and don’t even get me started on the sham that is the HBAR). A lighter rifle is almost always a good thing. However, until recently there have been very few low profile gas block options for these barrels.

I will always prefer the reliability of a taper pinned front sight base, but it is nice to have options like these low profile gas blocks from Daniel Defense. Check them out on Daniel Defense’s website.

X-Concealment Kydex Gear

By on July 13, 2011 in EDC, Tactical Gear

I recently came across X-Concealment’s “C” Series Compact OWB holster and was immediately struck with its interesting features. It can be hard to differentiate yourself in today’s Kydex market but X-Concealment seems to have the features to stand out.

Their “C” Series holster adapts a classic leather pancake design with some improvements that the Kydex construction allows. The holster is more trim and lighter than a typical pancake design. The belt loops have been relieved to allow them to flex. X-Concealment uses thinner Kydex for the backing of the holster than the front in order to allow the holster to ride ever so slightly closer to the body. The holster features screw adjustable tension and comes with a properly sized hex wrench. X-Concealment tops it all off with a really cool stitch pattern that is engraved into the surface of the holster.

I am very impressed with their new website. The “C” Series holster isn’t their only product. They have a full line of holsters and accessories. They also have a guaranteed 3 business day turn around time. You read that right – guaranteed 3 business day turn around time. If that isn’t enough to get you to check them out, they are running a 25% off special now when you use the coupon code “SUMMER25” at checkout.

I have one of the “C” Series holsters inbound for review. While you are waiting for the review, check out the X-Concealment website.

GEMTECH Silencer Subsonic .22LR Ammunition

By on July 12, 2011 in Guns

Several manufacturers makes subsonic .22LR ammunition but it is mostly just normal ammo that has been downloaded to subsonic velocities. The new Silencer Subsonic .22LR Ammunition from GEMTECH is actually built from the ground up for supressed .22LR chambered firearms.

They use a heavier, 42 grain projectile to deliver harder hitting performance at subsonic velocities. This isn’t some anemic mouse fart of a load either. That 42 grain projectile is being pushed to 1020 FPS to ensure performance while still remaining subsonic.  GEMTECH also saw to it that a cleaner powder was used which is especially important with all the junk that is blown back into the action when using a suppressor.

All in all, this looks like some pretty well thought out ammo. I suddenly have the urge to go crow hunting.

Check out the Silencer Subsonic .22LR Ammo on GEMTECH’s website.

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