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VLTOR SCAR Stock

By on April 25, 2012 in Guns, Tactical Gear

VLTOR knows a thing or two about making stocks, especially for the AR-15/M-16. Now they are applying that know-how toward making an improved stock for the FN SCAR.

The VLTOR SCAR Stock features beefed up construction versus the OE SCAR stock. It has a hinged buttpad that conceals a storage compartment capable of storing cleaning rod sections and spare batteries (or other small items). Impact resistance is increased with a metal strike plate. There are QD sling swivel sockets located high on the stock.

There are also some ergonomic improvements. The front of the stock is shaped and textured to act as a hand hold when shooting from the prone with the rifle supported. The concave buttpad shape of the OE stock has been replaced with a negative pitch that allows the SCAR to move from low ready to a firing position more naturally.

The VLTOR SCAR Stock retains all of the folding and adjustment of the OE stock and uses the same hardware. The stock allows sufficient clearance to fire the rifle even while the stock is folded.

Check out VLTOR.com for more information.

Crosstac D-Belt II Tactical Belt

By on April 24, 2012 in EDC, Knives, Survival, Tactical Gear

Some belts just hold your pants up. Some belts can hold up your pants and your gun. Then you have the new D-Belt II Tactical Belt from Crosstac which does both of those things and more.

The D-Belt II Tactical Belt features a Cobra Buckle and military grade webbing construction. There is a “D-Cut” poly stiffener sandwiched in the belt to add rigidity without bowing at the back of the belt. The result is a belt that looks pretty standard but there is more than meets the eye with this belt.

It also features a hidden pocket that allows you to discreetly carry some emergency cash and a hidden storage area designed to carry an included Boker Credit Card Knife as a discreet last ditch self-defense option. These features are integrated in such a way that you don’t have to use them if you choose and they won’t get in your way if you don’t use them.

Check out the D-Belt II Tactical Belt on the Crosstac website.

Apex Tactical Specialties AEK Trigger for the S&W M&P

By on April 21, 2012 in Guns, Tactical Gear

The Smith & Wesson M&P trigger gurus, Apex Tactical Specialties , have a new cure for the M&P trigger. The new AEK Trigger offers additional functionality that users were requesting after the introduction of the Apex FSS Kit.

The AEK Trigger is machined from aluminum and hard coat anodized. It is designed to offer more of a flat face target trigger feel and it removes the flex that is inherent with the stock M&P trigger. It also removes about 20% of the M&P’s pre-travel according to Apex. The big difference between this trigger and the FSS is that the new AEK can be used as a stand alone trigger upgrade or in conjunction with the Apex Duty Carry or Competition Action Enhancement Kits.

Check out the AEK Trigger on ApexTactical.com.

Patch Collecting: VigiTac

By on April 21, 2012 in Patch Collecting, Tactical Gear

Vigilance Tactical is a great retailer that is located in the Lancaster Pennsylvania area. They go by VigiTac for short. Chris at VigiTac makes some really slick kydex products which you will see here on the blog soon and also sells a growing line of great gear.

The VigiTac patch is one of the most detailed PVC patches that I have seen to date. It is a real looker.

Check out VigiTac.com.

Adventure Medical Kits Escape Bivy

By on April 20, 2012 in EDC, Survival, Tactical Gear

I am a big fan of the Adventure Medical Kits (AMK) bivvy bags. They previously offered two different models that offered a very lightweight and compact way to carry an emergency shelter. Now they are offering a third bivvy option – the Escape Bivvy.

The previous AMK bivvy bags were great at keeping moisture out. Unfortunately, they also kept moisture in that bag where the user might start to become damp with perspiration or chilled. The new Escape Bivy boasts similar small size and light weight to the AMK Thermal Bivvy but it is also breathable. It keeps external moisture out and allows internal moisture to leave the bivvy. This should be a huge boost to the overall function of the bivvy.

Initial reports on the Emergency Bivvy are so good that many ultralight hikers are using them as a minimalist sleeping bag. It is not designed to stand up to that type of sustained use over time but it does shows this bivvy’s potential in less frequent emergency use.

Check out the new Emergency Bivvy on AMK’s website.

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