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Adams Arms Manimal Extended Flash Hider

By on January 14, 2014 in Guns

I mentioned the Manimal Extended Flash Hider back when it was being developed in 2012. It was vaporware for a while and I lost track of it. It was brought back to mind during a conversation with an industry friend and I was happy to find that it did finally make it to market.

Manimal Adams Arms

The Manimal Extended Flash Hider occupies a unique space among flash suppressors. It is designed to be long enough to be permanently attached to a 14.5″ barrel to bring it to a legal length of 16″. It is also narrow enough that the gas block and barrel nuts can be passed over the device (as long as the pin and weld are cleanly finished). That means that you can easily swap hand guards without having to remove/destroy your muzzle device.

Check out the Manimal Extended Flash Hider at Adams Arms.

Surefire 2014 Product Video

By on January 14, 2014 in EDC, Flashlights, Guns

Surefire released a video to highlight their new products for 2014 and there are several interesting additions. Night vision owners will be happy to see all the new IR options. It is nice to see the M600P Surefire Scout Fury will become a catalog item. The new railed hand guards look interesting and the SL07 Dual Purpose Scout Light Switch seems like it has been a long time coming. The VOC (Variable Output Control) Tailcap also has my attention.

Appalachian Training LTC Level IV Stand Alone Plates and EOC Combo

By on January 14, 2014 in Preparedness, Survival, Tactical Gear, Tactics and Training

If you are looking for a deal on armor plates, Appalachian Training has you covered (that’s a little armor humor for you). They are selling the LTC Level IV Stand Alone Plates for just $149.95 each or as part of a very slick combo which saves you even more money.

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The LTC Level IV Stand Alone Plate is a single curve, 10″ x 12″, shooters cut plate. They are .73″ thick and weigh 8.25 pounds each.

Appalachian Training has this to say about the plates:

This rig is fully capable for the occasional class, bail-out or truck rig, or any contingency that will require a limited use. While this is US made and quality, the design is not one that we would recommend for constant hard-use (LE, PMC, .mil). In our experience this design is a perfect balance for the US citizen that need an armor solution, but may not require the full features of a LWPC, LPAAC, or our APC.

This plate is also available as part of a combo that includes 2 plates, a Mission Spec EOC Carrier, and shoulder pads.

Appalachian Training

Kino XL Barrels

By on January 13, 2014 in Guns

The pickings are pretty slim when it comes to “dissipator” style AR-15 uppers. However, I recently told you that Designated Hitter, under the direction of Kino Davis, would be selling their own dissipator uppers called the Kino XL. The uppers are not yet available but the barrels are!

KinoXL

Designated Hitter is selling two versions of the Kino XL barrel: a standard 4150 CMV version and a cold hammer forged version. Both feature:

  • 5.56 chamber
  • M4 feed ramps
  • 1 in 7″ twist
  • Manganese Phosphate finish (including under the FSB and gas block)
  • Mid-length gas system
  • 17-4PH stainless steel gas block
  • “F” marked front sight base
  • Fixed hand guard cap (can be removed from your order if you plan to use a free float rail on your build)

If you want a dissipator style AR-15, these are the best barrels you can put your hands on. Check out the Kino XL barrels from Designated Hitter.

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