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New for 2014 at UW Gear

By on March 25, 2014 in Tactical Gear

UW Gear is making several changes to their product line for 2014 including the addition of new designs and colors. The new designs include MKIII versions of the Minuteman and Swampfox chest rigs and the latest color that will be added to the line up is OD Green. The Bandoleer will also undergo changes.

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The new MKIII version of the Minuteman is shown in the new OD Green color option.

The MKIII version of the Minuteman will be the first addition with the Swampfox MKIII coming at a later date. The MKII versions will continue to be offered for the near future thought they will likely be discontinued at some point. The MKIII versions of these rigs will offer several improvements that will make the rigs more durable, lighter, and easier to manufacture which should help deal with UW Gear’s backlog. These improvements include a 4 magazine format, a more flexible harness, a new strap attachment method, a new flap design, and taped edges in place of the previous folded edges.

These changes are discussed in depth in the following video…

Additionally, these new MKIII rigs are intended to be part of a larger suite of gear items that they are currently developing. I am hoping that means there will be a small pack available soon to integrate with the rigs.

Check out UW Gear.

 

AR Performance Shorty Brake

By on March 24, 2014 in Guns

I recently covered the development and release of the Adams Arms Manimal Flash Suppressor, a muzzle device narrow enough to allow a .750″ gas block pass over it which is a useful feature for those with pinned muzzle devices. It has now come to my attention that there is also a muzzle brake option with similar functionality offered by AR Performance.

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The Shorty Brake from AR Performance is not long enough to bring a 14.5″ barrel to a legal 16″ length. It is geared toward states that require pinned muzzle devices as part of their AWB legislation. As such, the Shorty Brake is actually as short as possible, adding only 5/8″ of length to the overall length of the rifle. It’s .750 outside diameter allows it to be permanently attached but still give the user the option of removing their gas block if they wish to install a new handguard.

Anything that gives ban state shooters more options is a good idea in my book. Check out the Shorty Brake at AR Performance.

MI Tavor Internal Light Mount

By on March 24, 2014 in Flashlights, Guns

Midwest Industries has released their own Internal Light Mount end cap for their IWI Tavor rails. It is designed to hold lights with 1″ diameter tube bodies inside the handguard.

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Interestingly, it can also be used to mount a Surefire Mini Scout Light completely contained within the handguard. MI promises that this will come in handy for a future release.

These will be available soon in both black and FDE. Check out Midwest Industries.

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Whiskey Two-Four Loopanywhere

By on March 21, 2014 in Tactical Gear

Whiskey Two-Four is offering a handy new piece of gear called Loopanywhere.It turns the space between rows of PALS webbing into useful spaces to display patches or ID.

Gear doesn’t get much simpler than this. Loop anywhere is just a laser cut section of loop Velcro with tabs that can be tucked between rows of PALS webbing. It is available in 2, 3, 4, and 6 column wide sections and in many colors/camo patterns.

Check out Loopanywhere at Whiskey Two-Four.

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