VZ Grips has introduced a new style of grip for the CZ 75 and Hi Power series of handguns. The new Palm Swell Grips feature a contoured palm-swell design that not only fills the hand but also does a great job of showing off the layers of the G-10 material from which they are machined. They are available in a variety of colors and several of VZ Grip’s well known texture patterns.
You can check out the the CZ 75 and Hi Power Palm Swell Grips at VZ Grips.
Dissipators and mock dissipators are a frequent topic of discussion online. It seems that, when they aren’t available, everybody wants one and, when they are available, very few people buy them. This creates a cycle in which an AR-15 manufacturer brings a dissipator configuration to market to fill the perceived niche, a few people buy them but not enough to justify their production, the configuration is discontinued, and the cycle starts over.
If you aren’t familiar with what a dissapator is, it is basically an AR-15 upper configuration that has a fixed front sight base in the rifle position but placed on a 16″ barrel – so a carbine length barrel with rifle length sight radius. The way this is accomplished varies but it is usually done by placing a low profile gas block under the handguards in the carbine or midlength position as the actual functional gas tap with a front sight tower pinned in the rifle position serving only as a front sight.
One of the few disspator uppers that has managed to sell well in recent years and actually have some staying power was the Spike’s Tactical GMP upper which was only available at AIM Surplus. I am using the past tense because, due a cost increase, AIM Surplus will no longer be engaging Spike’s to offer these uppers. I happen to own one. It has been a solid performer and I appreciate the lightweight barrel on an otherwise heavy configuration.
Will disspator fans be left out in the cold? Not for long!
It appears that AIM Surplus will be working with Faxon Firearms to create 3 new disspator options: a complete upper, a builder style/OEM style upper, and a dissipator barrel for those who want to build their own. The barrels used will likely be a lighter profile similar to the current Faxon Gunner profile.
The complete upper will be just what it sounds like – a complete, ready to shoot upper. It will be produced by Faxon and offered for sale through AIM Surplus.
The builder style/OEM upper is basically a stripped upper. It comes without handguards, flash hider, charging handle, and bolt carrier group so that you can choose your own.
The barrel will come with a pinned gas block, installed front sight base, and hand guard cap.
These new disspator options are about 8 weeks out. So, dissipator fans have reason to be excited.
If you shoot an HK VP9 and frequently find yourself wishing your magazines would last just a little longer before locking the slide back on empty (and who doesn’t, really), then XTECH Tactical has good news for you. They are now shipping their +5 Mag Extender for the VP9 and, later this fall, they will be offering complete 20 round magazines!
The +5 Mag Extender is designed so that the inside dimensions of extension match the inside dimensions of the magazine perfectly. According to XTECH Tactical, this is critical to reliability with magazine extensions. The +5 Mag Extender installs without tools. It comes with an extended spring.
You can learn more about the +5 Mag Extensions at XTECH Tactical.
Magpul has released their new Enhanced Receiver Extensions for the AR-15/M4 and SR-25/M110.
Not your average receiver extensions. Constructed of impact extruded 7075-T6 aluminum with Type III, Class 2 hard coat anodizing for an extremely hard, abrasion resistant surface. The interior of the receiver extension features Everlube® coating for enhanced corrosion resistance and reduced friction. Available in a 7-position AR15/M4 profile as well as a 10-position SR25/A5 profile optimized to fit with the full line of Magpul Mil-Spec carbine stocks.
These are being released as part of an entire line of AR-15 stock related small parts that includes buffers, end plates, and castle nuts which great news for AR-15 builder. Check them out at Magpul.com.
Griffin Armament’s Low Pro RIGID Rail was initially released as a kit that included one of their excellent Primo Gas Blocks, a full set of their Sheild Rail Panels, and a sling swivel. The kit is a great value if you are setting up a new upper but if you just want the rail by itself, I have good news. The Low Pro RIGID Rails are now available to be purchased on their own.
They come with everything you need to mount the rail including the lightweight barrel nut and a useful armorer’s tool. The Low-Pro RIGID Rails are available in 4 lengths: 8.6″, 10.5″, 13.5″, and 15″. You can learn more about the rails in the official press release. The Low Pro RIGID Rail is available at Griffin Armament.
