The Surefire G2L is getting an upgrade. The Surefire G2L has become popular for weapon mounting thanks to it’s quality at a reasonable price and light weight. It is also a popular carry light among those who see the value in carrying a light daily.
Now, with the release of the KX4 conversion head, Surefire is increasing the output to an impressive 120 lumens while still delivering decent battery life. There is also a crenellated version called the KX4D.
Traditionally, there have been issues with using compensators (comps) on rifles that are used in military, police, and defensive roles. Comps tend to increase the blast that can be heard and felt by the shooter and those around them. This is a very bad thing for those working in team situations. Also, the blast from a comp can be deafening indoors. There have been several comps introduced in the last couple of years that minimize the noise that is directed to the shooter but are still quite loud to those around the shooter. This is an improvement but still isn’t ideal.
The Battle Comp from Battle Comp Enterprises claims to have changed all that and they have some pretty impressive reviews to back it up. They appear to have created a comp that can reduce flash to a level similar to the A2 flash suppressor and reduce muzzle flip greatly without increasing concussive blast to the shooter or those around the shooter. The decreased muzzle flip should will allow faster follow-up shots while the lack of blast increase makes this viable for military, police, and defensive use. This is an important advancement for AR-15 muzzle devices.
Boker has slated a ton of excellent looking collaboration knives to be released in 2010. Two of the more interesting knives (at least to me) are the VoxKnives designed Gnome and Rhino. VoxKnives is run by Jesper Voxnaes in Denmark. Jesper has a very recognizable style and tends to create very utilitarian designs.
The Gnome is a small neck knife. It has a small 2 finger grip and comes with a kydex neck sheath. It would make a great little EDC (every day carry) knife or a back up to a larger knife. It features a 12C27 blade, full tang construction, and green canvas micarta scales with red spacers. I have seen street prices on these as low as $16!
The Rhino is larger than the Gnome but still a very compact knife. It is designed more as an outdoors knife than an EDC. It also features a 12C27 blade and full tang construction. The handle slabs are black micarta with red liners. Street price is $40-$45.
Both of these designs are now at retailers. I am not sure how Boker does it, but these are a great value.
Do you like helping worthy causes? Do you like unique morale patches? I thought so. The Peace Keeper Support Network has a program that puts quality Surefire G2 flashlights in the hands of deployed soldiers that really need them. All you have to do is make a donation or purchase a patch.
This is just a reminder that Jerking the Trigger is giving you the chance to win a BSA Hot Spark fire starter!
Everyone who “Likes” the Jerking the Trigger Facebook page will be entered to win. The winner will be chosen randomly at 9PM on July 1st, 2010.
