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Bushnell TRS-25 Quick Release Lever Mount Conversion from Arms Unlimited

By on June 17, 2014 in Guns

The Bushnell TRS-25 has done nothing but impress me and the several people I know that own them. They are ideal for rimfires, training carbines, and many other non-critical applications. They come with an integrated clamp style mount that is tightened with a hex bolt. It works, but a few people have expressed to me that they wish there was a QD option available. Well, now there is.

LMC-BTRS-3

Arms Unlimited is offering a $20 kit that converts the TRS-25’s integrated mount into a QD, throw-lever style mount. Installation looks like it would be pretty simple. If you need QD capability on your TRS-25, it looks like you now have that option.

Check out the Bushnell TRS-25 Quick Release Lever Mount Conversion from Arms Unlimited.

Recommmended Reading: Elzetta Explains FL1 Standards for Flashlights

By on June 17, 2014 in EDC, Flashlights, Preparedness, Survival, Tactical Gear

Flashlight shopping used to be an absolute free-for-all. Some manufacturers advertised the somewhat deceptive bulb lumens when describing output while others advertised the more honest “out the front” lumens based on a solid guess on the light losses to the reflector and lens or optic. The best manufacturers measured actual output in integrating spheres and then undersold the true output. You had some companies pushing candlepower while others pushed lumens. Some advertised total runtime until the batteries were drained while others measured runtime to 50% output (or some other percentage). It was madness.

The FL1 standards for flashlights are a huge step in the right direction. We, as consumers, now have access to standardized information about flashlight performance where as before we were stuck trying to figure out how to compare apples to apples. However, in order to be as informed as possible, you have to understand the FL1  standards. Elzetta just created a post on their blog that takes a lot of mystery out of the new standards and I highly recommend that you check it out.

Prometheus Lights Ti Pocket Clip on Elzetta

M-LOK Grip Stop from Lanco Tactical

By on June 17, 2014 in Guns

It appears that Lanco Tactical is working to bring a new M-LOK compatible version of their excellent Grip Stop to market. The Grip Stop is currently available in direct connect version for modular rails and KeyMod and a rail mounted version. The addition of an M-LOK version would give the Grip Stop even broader compatibility.

Check out the Grip Stop at Lanco Tactical.

Lando Tactical Grip Stop M-LOK

Phase 5 Hex-2 Pistol Buffer Tube

By on June 16, 2014 in Guns

The new Hex-2 Pistol Buffer Tube from Phase 5 looks like a great option for those using the Sig SB-15 Not-A-Stock. It features a unique hexagonal shape near the receiver end of the tube that matches the contours of the SB-15 and serves as a stand-off to provide additional length of pull. It also utilizes a standard castle nut and end plate which means you have a host of different end plate sling mounting options. The Hex-2 comes with a nifty little cap that turns the empty space at the rear of the SB-15 into a storage compartment for ear plugs, a small bottle of oil, or maybe some Skittles.

Check out the new Hex-2 Pistol Buffer Tube from Phase 5.

Phase 5 Hex-2

Tactical Handyman: Dirt Cheap .22LR Snap Caps

By on June 16, 2014 in Guns, Tactical Handyman, Tactics and Training

Dry fire practice can be a great way to keep your skills sharp between range trips but some firearms just don’t tolerate it well. This is especially true for most older rimfire firearms which can allow the firing pin to peen the chamber if you pull the trigger on an empty chamber. There is often conflicting information available on how tolerant some rimfires are to dry fire which further complicates makes. That is why this Tactical Handyman chooses to use snap caps any time I dry fire a rimfire firearm.

The problem with store bought .22LR snap caps is that they cost way too much for what they are and they don’t really last that long. That is why the Tactical Handyman stopped buying them and started buying #4 drywall anchors.

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As you can see in the included image, #4 drywall anchors are a dead ringer for a .22LR cartridge. They are dirt cheap, each one lasts a few dry fire sessions, and they will even extract and eject from every rimfire in my inventory including the Ruger 10/22, S&W M&P 15-22, Ruger 22/45, and Advantage Arms Glock Conversions. Unfortunately, they may not always feed from a magazine.

Don’t buy .22LR snap caps! You can get a lifetime supply of #4 drywall anchors for next to nothing and they are handy to have on hand anyway. You might even have some lurking in your junk drawer now!

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